Wellton Hills, Arizona
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Wellton Hills, Arizona | |
|---|---|
 Location of Wellton Hills in Yuma County, Arizona. | |
  Wellton Hills | |
| Coordinates: 32°37′23″N 114°08′43″W / 32.62306°N 114.14528°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Yuma |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.64 sq mi (1.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.64 sq mi (1.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 167 |
| • Density | 261.2/sq mi (100.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| ZIP code | 85356[3] |
| Area code | 928 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2582898[2] |
Wellton Hills is a census-designated place in Yuma County, in the U.S. state of Arizona.[2] The population was 258 at the 2010 census.[4]
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the community has an area of 0.639 square miles (1.66 km2), all land.[4] Wellton Hills is located across from the Barry M. Goldwater Air Force Range. Wellton Hills terrain consists of the Sonoran Desert. This range is both used by the Department of Defense for training purposes and is a major hub for illegal immigration. In 2012, a new $22 million Border Patrol facility was opened.[5]
