Location & Environment
Ramona is located 36 miles northeast of San Diego in the foothills of the Cuyamaca Mountains. Venture over the mountains and you will be in the Anza Borrego desert, playground for the camping enthusiast.
Also known as Valley of the Sun, Ramona boasts clean, clear air and glorious days of sunshine and gentle breezes.
Quick Facts
Population: 40,000+ and growing fast!
Elevation: 1450 ft. above sea level
Average temperature:
Summer: 94° – 53°
Winter: 67° – 35°
Average humidity:
Summer: 30%
Winter: 70%
The People
The ethnic make-up of Ramona is as varied as any other town. A quiet, family oriented town with traditional values, Ramona has a reputation for being a friendly community.
The townspeople are a rather independent group that voice their opinions, but support their town and want to see it grow in an orderly fashion.
Business & Schools
A wide range of businesses are present in Ramona, including major grocery stores, fine dining, four banks, and eight service stations. Ramona also has several avocado and citris groves, chicken farms, dairies, and world class horse ranches.
Ramona hosts 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 4 private schools – and colleges and universities are within easy reach.