Chino Valley, Arizona facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chino Valley, Arizona
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Chino Valley welcome sign
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Location of Chino Valley in Yavapai County, Arizona
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 Chino Valley, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Chino Valley, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Arizona | |
| County | Yavapai | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 62.48 sq mi (161.83 km2) | |
| • Land | 62.46 sq mi (161.77 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) | |
| Elevation | 4,707 ft (1,435 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 13,020 | |
| • Density | 208.45/sq mi (80.48/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) | |
| ZIP code |
86323
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| Area code(s) | 928 | |
| FIPS code | 04-12840 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 27601 | |
| Website | Town of Chino Valley | |
Chino Valley is a friendly town located in Yavapai County, Arizona, in the United States. In 2020, about 13,020 people lived there.
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Where is Chino Valley Located?
Chino Valley is in Arizona, at 34°45′27″N 112°27′14″W / 34.75750°N 112.45389°W. It's about 9 miles (14 km) south of a place called Paulden. The town is next to the end of a larger area also called Chino Valley. A smaller valley, Little Chino Valley, is just to the east.
The town covers a total area of about 63.4 square miles (164.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
A Look Back: Chino Valley's History
Chino Valley has an interesting past! It was once the very first capital city of Arizona. This was before Arizona became a state. The capital later moved to Prescott in 1864, which is about 15 miles (24 km) away.
How Chino Valley Got Its Name
In 1854, a U.S. Army officer named Lt. Amiel Weeks Whipple traveled through the area. He saw a lot of curly grass growing there. This grass is called "grama grass." The Spanish word for this type of grass is "Chino." That's how the town got its name!
Railroads and Growth
In 1895, a special narrow-gauge railroad track was finished. It connected Jerome to the Santa Fe, Prescott, and Phoenix Railway. This led to the creation of a place called Jerome Junction. Later, in 1923, the activities of Jerome Junction became part of Chino Valley.
In 1960, only about 50 people lived in Chino Valley. But the town grew! In 1970, Chino Valley officially became an incorporated town. This means it got its own local government.
Location and Elevation
Chino Valley is in the central part of Arizona. It's on State Highway 89. The town is about 15 miles (24 km) north of Prescott. It's also about 35 miles (56 km) south of Ash Fork, which is on a big highway called Interstate 40. Chino Valley is quite high up, at about 4,750 feet (1,448 meters) above sea level.
People of Chino Valley
The number of people living in Chino Valley has grown a lot over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 803 | — | |
| 1980 | 2,858 | 255.9% | |
| 1990 | 4,837 | 69.2% | |
| 2000 | 7,835 | 62.0% | |
| 2010 | 10,817 | 38.1% | |
| 2020 | 13,020 | 20.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 7,835 people living in Chino Valley. There were 3,030 households, which are groups of people living together. About 2,172 of these were families.
Most people in Chino Valley are White (94.1%). A small number of people are from other backgrounds. About 9.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups
The population of Chino Valley includes people of all ages.
- About 26.5% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 7.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 25.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 16.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Chino Valley was 40 years old.
Weather in Chino Valley
Chino Valley has a climate with warm summers and cool winters. It gets some rain, especially in the summer months. It also gets a small amount of snow in the winter.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 52.3 (11.3) |
56.3 (13.5) |
62.1 (16.7) |
69.9 (21.1) |
78.5 (25.8) |
88.6 (31.4) |
92.4 (33.6) |
89.5 (31.9) |
85.5 (29.7) |
75.0 (23.9) |
63.2 (17.3) |
53.7 (12.1) |
72.3 (22.4) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 21.5 (−5.8) |
24.1 (−4.4) |
28.3 (−2.1) |
34.4 (1.3) |
41.7 (5.4) |
49.8 (9.9) |
59.0 (15.0) |
57.2 (14.0) |
49.1 (9.5) |
38.0 (3.3) |
27.3 (−2.6) |
21.3 (−5.9) |
37.6 (3.1) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.95 (24) |
0.93 (24) |
0.92 (23) |
0.56 (14) |
0.34 (8.6) |
0.28 (7.1) |
1.81 (46) |
2.01 (51) |
1.27 (32) |
0.81 (21) |
0.64 (16) |
0.97 (25) |
11.50 (292) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 2.2 (5.6) |
1.4 (3.6) |
1.3 (3.3) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.5 (1.3) |
1.5 (3.8) |
7.1 (18) |
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Learning in Chino Valley
Most students in Chino Valley attend schools in the Chino Valley Unified School District. A small part of the town is in the Humboldt Unified School District.
Local Schools
The Chino Valley Unified School District has four schools:
- Territorial Early Education Center: For students from pre-kindergarten to second grade.
- Del Rio Elementary: For students in third through fifth grades.
- Heritage Middle School: For students in sixth through eighth grades. This school has award-winning teachers!
- Chino Valley High School: This high school offers many programs. Students can even take college classes at the nearby Yavapai College campus. The high school has special labs for farming (Agribusiness), science, and technology. They also have programs for music, art, and business (FBLA).
School Leadership
The school district is managed by a five-member board and a superintendent. They work with many teachers and staff to help students learn.
Other School Options
Chino Valley also has two charter schools:
- Mingus Springs: This school is for kindergarten through 8th grade.
- Excel Education Centers: This school is for 6th through 12th grade.
You can also find a campus of Yavapai College in Chino Valley. This means students can continue their education after high school right in town.
Del Rio Springs
There is a private cemetery in Del Rio Springs where some of the early settlers are buried. A historical marker in Chino Valley tells more about this area.
Images for kids
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1917 Granite Creek Vineyards Barn
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Abandoned 1919 Latter-day Saints chapel
See also
In Spanish: Chino Valley (Arizona) para niños
