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Chino Valley 2016-2017 Chino Valley RELOCATION GUIDE Featuring Community Profile | Health Care | History | Organizations | Schools | Recreation | Attractions OUR SPECIALTIES INCLUDE: Complete exhaust system installations & repairs Custom exhaust systems Premium air & oil filters Catalytic converter service Transmission replacements Suspension service Computer diagnostics Auto electrical service, towing, & much more SHOP (928) 636-2185 932 N. Highway 89, Chino Valley, AZ 86323 www.azrelocationguides.com Chino Valley Location & Climate .............................. 2 Community Profile ............................3-6 Housing ................................................. 7 History ................................................... 8 Adult Living ........................................... 9 Chino Valley is a small, high plains community located along State Health Care ...................................10-11 Highway 89 in the mountains of north central Arizona. The clear fresh Education ......................................12-13 air, pure water, wide-open spaces, friendly, small town atmosphere Golf Courses ....................................... 14 Cultural Arts ........................................ 15 plus relatively mild seasons attract many people of retirement age as Area Attractions ............................16-17 well as those wishing to raise families away from the congestion and Day Trips ........................................18-20 crime of the big cities. RESOURCES Upcoming Events ....................... 21 Excellent health care along with award winning educational Numerous sports Restaurants .................................. 22 facilities are available nearby the community. A regional facilities and Places of Worship ....................... 23 Medical Center and a major Veteran's Hospital along with parks are located Organizations & Clubs ............... 24 colleges and universities are located within a 30 minute drive. throughout the Animal Services .......................... 25 Valley. Surrounding Important Numbers ...............26-27 Chino Valley and the surrounding area have experienced recreational explosive growth since the town’s incorporation in 1970. A Advertisers Index ............................... 28 opportunities 62% growth took place between 1990-2000. Currently include fishing, residents number around 11,000; the greater Chino area has camping, hunting, miles of hiking, biking and equestrian a population of about 13,000. Chino Valley enjoys a healthy trails along with historical landmarks and scenic drives. Three economy and offers affordable land and lots of business public golf courses are within a relatively short distance as opportunities. The town has several small shopping centers, are numerous lakes and picnic areas. including a major supermarket, hardware stores, feed stores, veterinarians and restaurants along with a variety of other Some other day trip attractions include: the Grand Canyon, services. There is a Farmer’s Market to get fresh, local produce Historic Jerome, Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon, Montezuma’s in Spring, Summer and Fall seasons. There is a Farmer’s Market Castle, skiing at Flagstaff’s Snowbowl, bowling, skating, a on Highway 89 open from June thru September offering local theatre in Prescott Valley and one in Prescott, plus many great grown produce for sale. local events. Major shopping centers are within a relatively short drive Chino Valley is a community with the resources to support and Phoenix is approximately a two hour drive south. your needs and desires. A warm welcome is extended to all who wish to come and enjoy the quality life-style, clear skies, A variety of religious denominations are well represented beautiful surroundings and abundant sunshine in Chino Valley. in the area, along with several clubs and organizations. % Your Next 10 OFF Order. www.azrelocationguides.com Chino Valley Relocation Guide 2016-2017 1 Location & Climate Chino Valley’s high plains elevation of about 4,750 feet provides the area a semiarid, moderate climate. Chino is the Mexican name for the abundant, curly, grama grass growing in the valley. Chino Valley’s farmers grow corn, grapes, alfalfa and many other crops. They raise cattle, chickens, horses and other animals on the fertile soil. Bountiful vegetable gardens ASH FORK and fruit trees flourish in Chino Valley’s residential area. Water • Williams wells average about 200’-500’ in depth. 89 CHINO VALLEY Sedona Prescott • Cottonwood The unique, varied, but mild terrain in the surrounding • Camp Verde Prescott • Valley • area consists of grasslands, pinon and juniper studded 69 hills, interspersed with boulder formations and rugged 60 canyons along with several small lakes and streams. Aspen, cottonwood, oak and maple trees grow along with Ponderosa pine. The relatively short winter brings occasional snows which usually melt after a few hours of sunshine. Spring and summers are warm, mostly sunny, with occasional thunderstorms and rain showers. Daytime mountain breezes keep the temperature from reaching the sizzling temperatures of the lower elevation areas in Arizona, while the winter temperatures are milder than many parts of the country. The area’s residents typically enjoy over 300 days of sunshine every year! Chino is the Mexican name for the abundant, curly, grama grass growing in the valley. Normal Temperatures Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual Max ° 52.7 57.2 62.2 69.6 77.6 88.5 91.8 89.8 84.7 74.6 62.1 53.4 72.0 Mean 37.9 41.4 46.0 52.3 60.4 69.8 75.6 74.1 67.6 56.8 44.9 37.9 55.4 Min ° 23.0 25.6 29.7 35.0 43.1 51.1 59.3 58.3 50.4 39.0 27.7 22.3 38.7 Normal Precipitation Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Annual Inch 1.07 1.33 1.15 0.53 0.46 0.37 1.70 2.01 1.59 0.97 0.76 0.88 12.82 CHINO VALLEY Weather station, 0.54 miles from Chino Valley Economy of The Chino Valley business Chino Valley community consists largely of The economy of Chino locally owned establishments. Valley is based on a mix Here residents can pursue of retail, commercial and the “American Dream”. As in government activities. With any area community, new the significant growth in business opportunities exist. Chino Valley, employment The town’s commercial strip has been created in currently consists of 615 acres, with construction, service and choice commercial properties still available. Chino Valley’s supplies. Retirement in the quiet community is popular. Chamber of Commerce is ready and willing to assist you in Agriculture is also a viable business area. There are nurseries, your market research. Chino Valley is located on a major vineyards and agricultural producers active in the area. highway, has a ready labor pool and ample room for you to develop your business. Nearby Yavapai College also Affordable land and the availability of services continue to provides the educational resources needed for additional attract new businesses. Chino Valley is located in Yavapai talent enhancement and training in a variety of fields. County which measures about 8,125 square miles. 2 www.azrelocationguides.com Community Profile Population Mileage Chart from Chino Valley Males .....................................................................................47.9% Females .................................................................................52.1% Bisbee ............................ 329 Mesa ............................... 124 Median Age ............................................................................... 52 Bullhead City.................. 165 Nogales .......................... 299 Caucasian ............................................................................86.3% Douglas .......................... 345 Phoenix .......................... 109 Hispanic ...................................................................................8.2% Flagstaff ............................ 86 Scottsdale ...................... 118 Grand Canyon ............. 111 Sedona ............................. 64 For Population 25 years and Over in Chino Valley: Kingman ......................... 132 Tombstone ..................... 304 High school or GED certificate ...........................................87.8% Lake Havasu .................. 191 Tucson ............................ 224 College educated ...............................................................16.3% Las Vegas, NV ................ 234 Yuma ............................... 286 For Population 15 years and Over in Chino Valley: Mean travel time to work (commute): 30-35 minutes Never Married .......................................................................19.6% Married .....................................................................................49% Separated ...............................................................................2.1% Widowed .................................................................................7.5% Divorced ................................................................................21.7% THE CARLIN TEAM Facts Incorporated ......................................................................... 1970 RED ARROW REAL ESTATE Elevation ........................................................................ 4,708 feet Land Area .......................................................63.37 square miles We are a Consistent Population ..........................10,943 in 2013-75% urban, 25% rural Cost of Living Index ............................ 91.5 (U.S. average is 100) Multi-million Dollar Chino Valley area
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