Mead Ranch, Arizona facts for kids
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Mead Ranch, Arizona
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Aerial view of Mead Ranch underneath the Mogollon Rim
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 Mead Ranch, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Mead Ranch, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Gila |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.60 sq mi (1.55 km2) |
| • Land | 0.60 sq mi (1.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,000 ft (2,000 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 42 |
| • Density | 70.23/sq mi (27.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST (no DST)) |
| ZIP code |
85541
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| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-45275 |
| GNIS feature ID | 40821 |
Mead Ranch is a small community in Gila County, Arizona, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area defined by the government just for counting people. In 2010, about 38 people lived there. By 2020, the population grew slightly to 42 residents.
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Where is Mead Ranch?
Mead Ranch is found in the northern part of Gila County, in Arizona. It sits right at the base of a huge cliff called the Mogollon Rim.
Getting There
To reach Mead Ranch, you travel about 5 miles (8 km) north on dirt roads. These roads start from Arizona State Route 260 near Kohls Ranch. Mead Ranch is also about 21 miles (34 km) northeast of Payson.
Size of the Area
The United States Census Bureau says that Mead Ranch covers a total area of about 0.60 square miles (1.55 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Mead Ranch?
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| 2020 | 42 | — | |
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The number of people living in Mead Ranch is counted during the U.S. Decennial Census. In 2020, the population was 42 people.
Education in Mead Ranch
Students living in Mead Ranch attend schools that are part of the Payson Unified School District. The main high school for this area is Payson High School.
See also
In Spanish: Mead Ranch para niños
