Green Valley, Arizona facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Green Valley, Arizona
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Tile rooftop in Green Valley
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Location in Pima County and Arizona
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 Green Valley, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Pima |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19.75 sq mi (51.14 km2) |
| • Land | 19.73 sq mi (51.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,980 ft (908 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 22,616 |
| • Density | 1,146.27/sq mi (442.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| ZIP codes |
85614, 85622
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| Area code(s) | 520 |
| FIPS code | 04-29710 |
| GNIS feature ID | 37327 |
Green Valley is a community in Pima County, Arizona, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government. In 2020, about 22,616 people lived there.
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Where is Green Valley?
Green Valley is located in southern Arizona. It sits next to the Santa Cruz River. The town of Continental is just across the river to the east.
The community is about 20 miles (32 km) south of Tucson. It is also about 40 miles (64 km) north of Nogales, Mexico. Green Valley is surrounded by Santa Rita Mountains, which are great for cycling, hiking, and bird watching.
The area covers about 26.3 square miles (68.1 km²). Most of this area is land. Green Valley is known as a retirement community. It has 59 different Homeowner Associations.
Local Mines
Green Valley is close to several large copper mines. The biggest ones are the Sierrita Mine and the Mission Mine. The Sierrita Mine is owned by Freeport-McMoRan. The Mission Mine belongs to ASARCO. These mines are very important to the local economy.
What's the Weather Like?
Green Valley has a hot, dry climate. It's like a mix between a semi-desert and a full desert. There are three main seasons:
- Winter: From October to March, it's warm during the day and cool at night.
- Dry Summer: From April to late June, it gets very hot and dry.
- Monsoon Season: From July to September, it's hot and more humid. This is when most of the rain falls.
Temperatures often go above 90°F (32°C) in the summer. Nights can stay warm, sometimes above 70°F (21°C). In winter, it can get chilly enough for frost. But daytime temperatures usually stay above 50°F (10°C).
| Climate data for Green Valley, Arizona (1988-2016) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 88 (31) |
90 (32) |
95 (35) |
100 (38) |
108 (42) |
111 (44) |
110 (43) |
108 (42) |
106 (41) |
102 (39) |
93 (34) |
85 (29) |
111 (44) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 67.5 (19.7) |
69.8 (21.0) |
76.1 (24.5) |
82.3 (27.9) |
91.6 (33.1) |
100.1 (37.8) |
98.6 (37.0) |
97.0 (36.1) |
94.4 (34.7) |
86.1 (30.1) |
75.9 (24.4) |
66.2 (19.0) |
83.5 (28.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 36.9 (2.7) |
39.6 (4.2) |
45.5 (7.5) |
51.4 (10.8) |
59.5 (15.3) |
69.1 (20.6) |
73.6 (23.1) |
71.9 (22.2) |
67.1 (19.5) |
55.3 (12.9) |
44.2 (6.8) |
36.3 (2.4) |
54.1 (12.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 17 (−8) |
16 (−9) |
29 (−2) |
31 (−1) |
44 (7) |
52 (11) |
60 (16) |
60 (16) |
50 (10) |
33 (1) |
22 (−6) |
21 (−6) |
16 (−9) |
| Average rainfall inches (mm) | 0.78 (20) |
0.81 (21) |
0.67 (17) |
0.27 (6.9) |
0.19 (4.8) |
0.35 (8.9) |
3.41 (87) |
2.79 (71) |
1.52 (39) |
1.06 (27) |
0.60 (15) |
0.94 (24) |
13.39 (341.6) |
| Average rainy days (≥ 0.01 inch) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 53 |
| Source: Tucson National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
Who Lives in Green Valley?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 22,616 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, there were 21,391 people living in Green Valley. Most residents were non-Hispanic White (93.4%). Other groups included Black or African American, Native American, Asian, and people of two or more races. About 4.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average household income in 2014 was about $46,732. The average income per person was $35,416. A small number of people (4.6%) lived below the poverty line.
What About the Economy?
The Sierrita Mine, owned by Freeport McMoRan, is a major employer in Green Valley. It also invests in the local community.
Getting Around Green Valley
Green Valley has a public transportation service called Sun Shuttle. It connects the community to Tucson.
Water Supply Challenges
Green Valley faces challenges with its water supply. A 2007 report showed that a lot of water is pumped from underground. Most of this water (85%) is used by mines and farms. The rest is used for golf courses and homes.
The report warned that the water levels underground were dropping. It said that the water supply might become "critical" within ten years. To help with this, pipelines have been built to bring water from the Central Arizona Project (CAP) canal. This project aims to reduce how much underground water is used.
Many different water companies and users operate in the area. They are working together to find solutions for a sustainable water supply. This includes bringing water from the Colorado River to the area.
Fun Things to Do
Green Valley has some interesting attractions:
- SAE Mini Baja Competition: In 2005, Green Valley hosted a competition where students built and raced custom vehicles. Teams from many universities, including some from Canada, took part.
- Titan Missile Museum: This museum is in Green Valley. It is America's largest museum about nuclear weapons. You can learn about the history of the Cold War and see a real Titan II missile.
Education
Students in Green Valley attend schools in the Continental Elementary School District.
Images for kids
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Yard art in a Green Valley neighborhood
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See also
In Spanish: Green Valley (Arizona) para niños
