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Chino Valley, AZ


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Chino Valley, Arizona

Introduction to Chino Valley, Arizona

Chino Valley, Arizona, in Yavapai county, is 54 miles SW of Flagstaff, Arizona and 93 miles N of Phoenix, Arizona. Part of the surrounding Flagstaff metro area, Chino Valley is home to some 7,835 residents.

Chino Valley History

The Town of Chino Valley is the site of Arizona’s first Territorial Capital. In 1864, the capital moved to Prescott, which is fifteen miles away. The area was named ‘Chino Valley’ by U.S. Army Cavalry Lt. Amiel W. Whipple, who traveled through the area in 1854. A narrow branch of the Pacific and United Verde Railroad was completed in the year 1895, connecting the Prescott and Arizona Central Railroad. Chino Valley was officially incorporated as a town in 1970.

Chino Valley and nearby Attractions

  • Sharlot Hall Museum
  • Oak Creek Canyon Natural Area
  • Smoki Museum
  • Red Rock Secret Mountain Wilderness
  • Clemenceau Heritage Museum
  • Cataract Lake County Park

Things To Do In Chino Valley

Local parks in the area include Sycamore Canyon Wilderness, the Red Rock Secret Mountain Wilderness Park and the Dead Horse Ranch State Park. The Arizona Historical Society Pioneer Museum, the Sedona Arts Center, the Museum of Northern Arizona and the Sharlot Hall Museum are all accessible from Chino Valley. Heritage Park Zoo is a popular local distraction as well.

Chino Valley Transportation

Ernest A. Love Field Airport is nearby.

City Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at Yavapai College, Phoenix College and Scottsdale Community College.

High Points

Chino Valley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arizona):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Chino Valley Walking and Biking to Work
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 14%Chino Valley Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Chino Valley, AZ

Comparing Chino Valley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arizona (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population87
Male Share of the Population84
Senior Citizens77
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Female Share of the Population37
Racial Diversity31
Well-Paid Single Men24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults35
People Above Poverty34
People in Middle Class or Better35
Median Family Income24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Working at Home98
Short Commute Times66
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built107
Seasonal and Vacation Housing95
Affordability of Property Taxes73
Affordability of Rents54
People Living Alone46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime69
Low Property Crime68

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