Winslow, AZ

Winslow, Arizona

Introduction to Winslow, Arizona

Winslow, Arizona, in Navajo county, is 55 miles E of Flagstaff, Arizona and 128 miles NE of Mesa, Arizona. There are an estimated 9,520 people in the city.

Winslow History

Winslow was most likely named after Edward F. Winslow, the president of the San Francisco and St. Louis Rail Road. Navajo County was separated from Apache County in 1895. Commodore Perry Owens became the first county sheriff.

Winslow and nearby Attractions

• Wupatki National Monument
• Museum of Astrogeology
• Picacho Peak State Park
• Museum of Northern Arizona
• Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area
• Arizona Historical Society Pioneer Museum

Things To Do In Winslow

The Arizona Historical Society Pioneer Museum, the Museum of Northern Arizona and the Museum of Astrogeology are all accessible from Winslow. Local golfers can enjoy a round at the Santa Fe Station Golf Course. Local parks include the Raymond County Park, the Walnut Canyon National Monument, the Munds Mountain Wilderness and the Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area. The community hosts the Standin' On the Corner Festival every September.

Winslow Transportation

Phoenix Sky Harbor International is the nearest major airport.

Winslow Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at Yavapai College, Paradise Valley Community College and Northland Pioneer College.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Winslow, AZ

Comparing Winslow 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
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Winslow Almanac

Winslow Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Winslow Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Winslow, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Winslow Hospitals

LITTLE COLORADO MEDICAL CENTER
(Government - Federal)
1501 NORTH WILLIAMSON AVENUE
(928) 289-4691
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Winslow

Winslow High Schools (2004)

WINSLOW HIGH SCHOOL
600 EAST CHERRY ST.
928-289-3371
A Title I school.
Serves 896 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.2

NORTHERN AZ ACADEMY FOR CAREER DEV. - WINSLOW
502 AIRPORT ROAD
928-289-3329
A charter school.
A Title I school.
Serves 77 students.

DINE SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL
HC 63 BOX 303
928-657-3272
A charter school.
Serves 37 students.

Winslow Colleges

(List of All Arizona Colleges)

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