Wickenburg, AZ

Wickenburg, Arizona

Introduction to Wickenburg, Arizona

Wickenburg, Arizona, in Maricopa county, is 39 miles NW of Peoria, Arizona and 52 miles NW of Phoenix, Arizona. Part of the surrounding Phoenix-Mesa metro area, Wickenburg is home to some 5,082 residents.

Wickenburg History

Wickenburg became a part of the United States in 1848, after the Mexican - American War. The Gila Rangers were the first white men to visit the area. Wickenburg was founded in 1863 and named after Henry Wickenburg, a gold miner who discovered the Vulture Gold Mine. The Yavapai Native Americans originally inhabited this area. It is the site of the Wickenburg massacre, which occurred on November 5, 1871.

Wickenburg and nearby Attractions

• Desert Caballeros Western Museum
• Hassayampa River Preserve
• Maricopa County Historical Society Museum
• White Tank Mountain Regional Park
• Phoenix Art Museum
• Horsethief Basin Recreation Area

Things To Do In Wickenburg

Local parks include Constellation Park, MacGuire Park, Casandro Park, Coffinger Park and Stone Park. The Wickenburg Massacre Historical Monument is a notable location in the town. Local museums include like the Desert Caballeros Western Museum and the Maricopa County Historical Society Museum. Wickenburg hosts the Gold Rush Days every February.

Wickenburg Transportation

Phoenix Sky Harbor International is the nearest major airport.

Wickenburg Higher Education

Yavapai College, Paradise Valley Community College and Phoenix College are the local colleges.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Wickenburg, AZ

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Wickenburg Almanac

Wickenburg Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Wickenburg Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Wickenburg Public Libraries

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Wickenburg Hospitals

WICKENBURG COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
520 ROSE LANE
(928) 684-5421
Emergency Service: Yes

Wickenburg High Schools (2004)

WICKENBURG HIGH SCHOOL
1090 SOUTH VULTURE MINE ROAD
928-684-6600
Serves 616 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.5

WICKENBURG ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL
920 S. VULTURE MINE RD.
928-684-6717
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 39 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Wickenburg Colleges

(List of All Arizona Colleges)

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