Romoland, California
Romoland is a community of 2,268 people in Riverside County, California.
Why visit Romoland
Townapedia lists 3 parks and trails in and around town.
Highlights include Eller Park and Marion V. Ashley Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; December lows average 39°F.
Weather in Romoland
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Romoland
Romoland is a census-designated place (CDP) in Riverside County, California, United States. The population was 2,005 at the 2020 census, up from 1,684 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Romoland, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries40
28 more on the map.
History
On June 25, 1900, the first Ethanac Post Office was established across Highway 74, named after Ethan Allen Chase (an early settler to the area), with John Gaston serving as
the first postmaster. In 1925, the town of Ethanac changed to "Romola Farms", developed by the Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Company. The developer sold off small ranches of four to five acres for the cultivation of fig trees, and grapes. The project became so popular that the Ethanac post office would be changed to Romola Farms. When the Post Office Department requested the name change, to avoid confusion with San Diego County's Ramona post office, the name was changed for a final time to Romoland. The origin of the development of the name has never been revealed.
In 1985, Leon E. Motte built the "Motte's Romola Farms" Barn off Highway 74, designed by architect Robert Morris. After building the barn from all salvaged materials, the Mottes sold produce for 10 years before leasing it out to other food vendors, such as Tom's Farms and Hamshaw Farms. In 2011, Motte's Romola Farms reopened as the Motte Historical Museum. The Motte Historical Museum is now a classic car museum and showcases the history of the surrounding valley, as well as documenting the area's agricultural roots. The "Motte's Romola Farms" Barn has always been a longtime landmark on Highway 74.
From the History section of Romoland, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of Romoland
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°F | 40°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 66°F | 42°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 45°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 74°F | 48°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 53°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 58°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 64°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 96°F | 64°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 92°F | 61°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 82°F | 53°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 73°F | 44°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 65°F | 39°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for San Jacinto (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Riverside County has had 47 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-05-20: Bain Fire (Fire)
- 2024-09-11: Airport Fire (Fire)
- 2024-07-21: Hawarden Fire (Fire)
- 2023-11-21: Tropical Storm Hilary (Hurricane)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2022-09-06: Fairview Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hemet-Ryan Airport (HMT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Nuevo 3 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Homeland 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Perris 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Menifee 5 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Lakeview 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Green Acres 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Winchester 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Good Hope 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Canyon Lake 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Hemet 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Lakeview Mountains from Romoland, California, Z3lvs, CC0
- Xantusia henshawi 227392980, David Scriven, CC BY 4.0
- Steep Trail on Double Butte 1, Z3lvs, CC0
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