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Show Low, Arizona

Introduction to Show Low, Arizona

Show Low, Arizona, in Navajo county, is 113 miles SE of Flagstaff, Arizona and 118 miles NE of Mesa, Arizona. There are an estimated 7,695 people in the city.

Show Low History

Show Low was established in 1870 and was officially incorporated in 1953. In 2002, the Rodeo - Chediski forest fire forced evacuations in Show Low.

Show Low and nearby Attractions

  • Tonto National Monument Museum
  • Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area
  • Show Low Historial Society Museum
  • Museum of Astrogeology
  • Lyman Lake State Park
  • Bear Wallow Wilderness

Things To Do In Show Low

Local golfers can enjoy a round at the Silver Creek Golf Club, the Torreon Golf Club and the Snowflake Municipal Golf Course. The Tonto National Monument Museum and the Museum of Astrogeology provide interesting insight into the area’s history.

Show Low Transportation

Phoenix Sky Harbor International is the nearest major airport.

Show Low Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at Mesa Community College, Central Arizona College and the Northland Pioneer College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Show Low Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Show Low Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Show Low, AZ

Comparing Show Low 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
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Male Share of the Population74
Senior Citizens67
Age of the Population56
Racial Diversity53
Female Share of the Population47
Well-Paid Single Men24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults46
People Above Poverty35
People in Middle Class or Better25
Median Family Income24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Working at Home86
Public Transportation Use46
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built96
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Affordability of Rents76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
People Living Alone35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime12
Low Violent Crime11

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