Picacho, Arizona facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Picacho, Arizona
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Census-designated place
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Picacho post office (Demolished)
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Location in Pinal County and the state of Arizona
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 Picacho, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Pinal |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.11 sq mi (15.82 km2) |
| • Land | 6.09 sq mi (15.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,614 ft (492 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 250 |
| • Density | 41.04/sq mi (15.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| ZIP code |
85241
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| Area code(s) | 520 |
| GNIS feature ID | 9393 |
Picacho (pronounced pee-KAH-cho) is a small community in Pinal County, Arizona, in the United States. It's called a census-designated place because it's a recognized area for counting people, even though it doesn't have its own city government. In 2020, about 250 people lived there.
Picacho is located near Interstate 10, a major highway. It's about 4.5 miles (7 km) southeast of Eloy and 7 miles (11 km) northwest of Picacho Peak State Park. The name Picacho comes from the Spanish word for "peak," which makes sense because it's close to the Picacho Mountains. Picacho has had a post office since 1881.
By late 2012, some parts of Picacho were taken for the expansion of Interstate 10. This happened under a law called eminent domain, which allows the government to buy private land for public use.
Who Lives in Picacho?
In 2010, Picacho had 471 people. By 2020, the population was 250. This means fewer people live there now.
In 2010, most people in Picacho were of Hispanic or Latino background (62.4%). About 33.8% were non-Hispanic white. A small number of people were Native American or Black, or reported having two or more backgrounds.
Climate and Weather
Picacho has a hot desert climate. This means it's very hot and dry for most of the year. The hottest temperature ever recorded in Picacho was 119°F (48°C) on July 28, 1995. The coldest temperature recorded was 18°F (-8°C) on January 15, 2007.
The summers are extremely hot, with average high temperatures often over 100°F (38°C). Winters are mild, with average highs in the 60s°F (15-20°C). Picacho doesn't get much rain, but it does have a monsoon season in the summer, usually in July and August, when it gets more thunderstorms.
See also
In Spanish: Picacho (Arizona) para niños
