Nipomo

Nipomo (/nəˈpoʊmoʊ/; Chumash: Nipumuʔ) is an unincorporated town in San Luis Obispo County, California, United States. The population was 16,714 for the 2010 census[5] and grew to 18,176 for the 2020 census.[6] For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Nipomo as a census-designated place.

History

Nipomo Mesa is the location of one of the most famous photographs of the Great Depression, Migrant Mother, by Dorothea Lange.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 14.9 square miles (39 km2), virtually all of it land.

Climate
This region experiences warm and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above 71.6 °F. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Nipomo has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated “Csb” on climate maps.

Parks and recreation
Nipomo Community Park is seventy-four acres (30 ha) and includes hiking, horseback riding,[12] a dog park,[13] and a skate park.[14]

The Dana Adobe is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The entire Rancho Nipomo is listed as a California Historical Landmark.

Government
In the California State Legislature, Nipomo is in the 17th senatorial district, represented by Democrat John Laird, and the 35th Assembly district, represented by Democrat Jasmeet Bains.[15]

In the United States House of Representatives, Nipomo is in California’s 24th congressional district, represented by Democrat Salud Carbajal.[16]

Education

The entrance to Nipomo High School
Colleges and universities
Allan Hancock College, Santa Maria
Cuesta College, San Luis Obispo
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly)
School district
It is in the Lucia Mar Unified School District.[17]

Elementary
Nipomo Elementary (K-6) 190 E Price, Nipomo. Attended primarily by students living east of US 101.
Dana Elementary (K-6) 920 W. Tefft St., Nipomo. For students west of US 101 living nearby.
Dorothea Lange Elementary (K-6) 1661 Via Alta Mesa, Nipomo. Attended by other Nipomo area students living west of US 101.
Middle school
Mesa Middle School (7th-8th) 2555 Halcyon Road, Arroyo Grande. Located within original Rancho Nipomo boundaries. Stresses character education, and competes in basketball, volleyball, wrestling, track, and soccer. Also known for drama and music programs.
High school
Nipomo High School (9th-12th) 525 N. Thompson Road, Nipomo. It was opened in 2002. Before that students attended Arroyo Grande High School.
Central Coast New Tech High School (9th-12th). Is a public charter school opened in 2012 with a freshman class. The school added a freshman class each year, reaching all four classes in the 2015–2016 school year.