updated 10/25/23
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Phelan is located north of Wrightwood in the High Desert, southwest of Victorville, east is Hesperia across the Interstate 15. It is accessible from Highway 138. It is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in the Victor Valley of the Mojave Desert, north of the San Gabriel Mountains. There is talk that Pinon Hills neighboring city to the west might combine with Phelan to form a larger community.
Demographics: estimated population [2022] 18,599; 52% white; 32% Hispanic; Asian & Native American 2%; median age 36; M:F 50%:50%; 77% own; 23% rent; average house is 4 people; 16% less than high school; 33% high school grad; 27% some college; 23% college degrees; $37K average income per person; 73% speak English; 24% speak Spanish; 9% other languages; 56% married; widowed 7%; divorced 7%; separated 2%; 29% never married.
Phelan's history dates back to the days of the Mormon Trail, when settlers passed through the area on their way to San Bernardino and points beyond. Phelan was named after Senator James D. Phelan and his brother, John Thomas (J.T) Phelan.
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Environmental issues: heavy winds, dusty, snow a few inches each year; drought
Governed by: San Bernardino County 1st District | Phelan Piñon Hills Community Services District (pphcsd.org)
Schools/District: Snowline School district; Phelan elementary; Pinon Mesa middle; Desert view Independent; Heritage school; Serrano High school; Eagle Summit Community Day school
Crime issues: [2022] A crime occurs every 11 hours 45 minutes (on average) in Phelan; overall crime grade is B-; violent crime A-; property crime B; other crime C; top crime issues are drug crimes 14% [high]; vandalism 8%.
Poverty rate: 16% [>1% CA avg 15%] 17% Males; 15% Females
Points of interest: Forever Wild Sanctuary
Spiritual needs: Churches unite in prayer; intercessors arise to claim this region for Jesus; recovery groups for people with addictions, pastors pray together; churches have solid prayer groups; laborers for the harvest; creative ways to reach the lost & broken; an awakening for those who believe; churches find ways to help the poor; reformation in the town
Churches & Ministries [not exhaustive]