Prescott Valley, Arizona facts for kids
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Prescott Valley, Arizona
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Location of Prescott Valley in Yavapai County, Arizona
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 Prescott Valley, Arizona
Location in Arizona
Prescott Valley, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Yavapai |
| Incorporated (town) | 1978 |
| Area | |
| • Town | 40.47 sq mi (104.80 km2) |
| • Land | 40.47 sq mi (104.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,026 ft (1,532 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Town | 46,785 |
| • Density | 1,156.18/sq mi (446.40/km2) |
| • Metro | 218,844 (US: 199th) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| ZIP codes |
86312, 86314, 86315
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| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-57450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 33193 |
| Website | http://www.prescottvalley-az.gov |
Prescott Valley is a town in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States. It is about 8 miles (13 km) east of Prescott. In 2020, 46,785 people lived there.
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History of Prescott Valley
Prescott Valley has a long history. The Fitzmaurice Ruins show that the early Mountain Patayan people lived here about 1,400 years ago.
Gold Discovery and Early Settlers
In 1863, the Walker party found gold near Lynx Creek. This area became famous for its gold. Ranchers settled in the valley in the 1880s. They raised cattle to feed miners and new families. The Fain family, who were early ranchers, still have a ranch in the valley today.
Thomas Gibson Barlow-Massicks came to the area in the early 1890s. He built a historic "castle" that you can still see in Fain Park. Massicks used water power to mine for gold in Lynx Creek Canyon. He also built a mining camp called Massicks, Arizona.
Becoming a Town
In the mid-1960s, a company bought land in an area called Lonesome Valley. This area was 10 miles (16 km) east of Prescott. By 1978, over 1,500 people lived there. In 1978, most people voted for Prescott Valley to become an official town.
In 1985, Prescott Valley got its first radio station. Today, The Mix 106.7 FM plays music for the area.
Geography and Nature
Prescott Valley, often called PV, is in central Arizona. It is about 85 miles (137 km) north of Phoenix. The town is about 5,100 feet (1,554 meters) above sea level.
Getting Around Prescott Valley
PV has good access to main roads like Arizona State Route 89, SR-89A, and SR-69. These roads connect to bigger highways like Interstate 17 and Interstate 40. You can also fly from Ernest A. Love Field, which is about 8 miles (13 km) west.
Glassford Hill Volcano
One famous landmark in PV is Glassford Hill. It is 6,177 feet (1,883 meters) tall. This hill was an active volcano between 10 and 14 million years ago. In the 1880s, Colonel William A. Glassford used the hill as part of a communication system. This system used light signals (heliographs) to watch for movements of people. Today, Glassford Hill is a quiet, inactive volcano.
People of Prescott Valley
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 244 | — | |
| 1980 | 2,284 | 836.1% | |
| 1990 | 8,904 | 289.8% | |
| 2000 | 23,535 | 164.3% | |
| 2010 | 38,822 | 65.0% | |
| 2020 | 46,785 | 20.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2020, Prescott Valley had 46,785 people living in 21,276 homes. Most people were White (78.7%). About 19.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino. The average household had 2.37 people. The average income for a household was $60,033.
Economy and Jobs
Prescott Valley's economy includes factories, shops, and service businesses. Many retired people live here because homes are affordable and the weather is nice.
Top Employers in Prescott Valley
Here are some of the biggest employers in Prescott Valley as of April 2022:
| # | Employer | # of Employees |
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| 1 | Yavapai Regional Medical Center - East Campus | 756 |
| 2 | Humboldt Unified School District | 679 |
| 3 | MI Windows and Doors | 440 |
| 4 | Ace Hardware Retail Support Distribution Center | 418 |
| 5 | Walmart | 380 |
| 6 | Town of Prescott Valley | 273 |
| 7 | Fry's Food Store | 232 |
| 8 | Mountain Valley Regional Rehabilitation Hospital | 195 |
| 9 | Home Depot | 180 |
| 10 | Safeway, Inc. | 160 |
| 11 | Superior Industries | 150 |
Climate in Prescott Valley
Prescott Valley has a cold semi-arid climate. This means it is generally dry with warm summers and cool winters.
| Climate data for Prescott Valley, 1991–2020 simulated normals (5118 ft elevation) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 52.7 (11.5) |
55.4 (13.0) |
61.2 (16.2) |
67.3 (19.6) |
75.7 (24.3) |
86.4 (30.2) |
89.2 (31.8) |
86.9 (30.5) |
82.2 (27.9) |
72.7 (22.6) |
61.5 (16.4) |
51.6 (10.9) |
70.2 (21.2) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 39.2 (4.0) |
41.7 (5.4) |
46.8 (8.2) |
52.3 (11.3) |
60.4 (15.8) |
70.0 (21.1) |
75.2 (24.0) |
73.6 (23.1) |
67.6 (19.8) |
57.0 (13.9) |
46.4 (8.0) |
38.3 (3.5) |
55.7 (13.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 25.7 (−3.5) |
28.0 (−2.2) |
32.4 (0.2) |
37.6 (3.1) |
45.1 (7.3) |
53.8 (12.1) |
61.3 (16.3) |
60.3 (15.7) |
52.9 (11.6) |
41.4 (5.2) |
31.3 (−0.4) |
25.0 (−3.9) |
41.2 (5.1) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.39 (35.31) |
1.57 (39.95) |
1.31 (33.30) |
0.51 (12.98) |
0.41 (10.37) |
0.36 (9.12) |
2.39 (60.80) |
2.46 (62.59) |
1.65 (41.99) |
0.93 (23.64) |
0.77 (19.57) |
1.27 (32.16) |
15.02 (381.78) |
| Average dew point °F (°C) | 21.6 (−5.8) |
22.5 (−5.3) |
24.4 (−4.2) |
24.4 (−4.2) |
28.8 (−1.8) |
31.5 (−0.3) |
47.7 (8.7) |
51.8 (11.0) |
43.7 (6.5) |
31.8 (−0.1) |
24.3 (−4.3) |
20.5 (−6.4) |
31.1 (−0.5) |
| Source: Prism Climate Group | |||||||||||||
Fun Things to Do
Prescott Valley is close to the Prescott National Forest. Here you can find lakes, go fishing, hike, and camp. The Entertainment District downtown has many restaurants, a large event center, a movie theater, and shops. The town also has 27 parks.
Sports and Recreation
Prescott Valley has been home to several sports teams.
- The Northern Arizona Suns, a basketball team, played here from 2016 to 2020.
- The Arizona Sundogs ice hockey team played from 2006 to 2014. They won a championship in 2008.
- The Northern Arizona Wranglers indoor football team started in 2021. They won their league's championship in 2022!
Mountain Valley Splash is an outdoor community pool. It offers swim lessons, water aerobics, and recreational swimming in the summer. The pool has a splash pad, fountains, and a water slide.
Parks and Trails
Prescott Valley has over 300 acres of parks and trails. These areas are open to everyone. Parks have sports fields, playgrounds, and walking paths. The trails offer different views and types of land to explore.
Fain Park: A Historic Place
The Fain family, who were early settlers, gave the land for Fain Park to the town. Fain Lake is inside the park. You can also see "The Castle," a Victorian British Manor built in 1891 by Thomas Gibson Barlow-Massicks. He used to mine gold here, and some of his old mining tools are on display.
The Chapel of the Valley opened in 2002. Its beautiful stained glass windows were made in Germany in 1906. They used to be in a hospital that burned down. Henry Lovell Brooks, an educator, helped build the chapel and gave the windows and an old organ to it. Fain Park is a historic site. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Transportation in Prescott Valley
Prescott Valley has three main roads: Arizona State Route 89A, Arizona State Route 69, and Fain Road.
- State Route 89A is a four-lane highway. It connects Prescott Valley to northern Prescott and the airport. To the east, it goes to Jerome, Cottonwood, and Sedona.
- State Route 69 is a six-lane road. It connects Prescott Valley to downtown Prescott and Interstate 17.
- Fain Road is a four-lane highway that links State Route 89A and State Route 69 in the east.
In 2022, the YavaLine Regional Transit System (YAV) started. This is the first public transportation service in the area. It offers shared rides that you can request when you need them.
Notable People from Prescott Valley
- Sharlot Hall's family had a ranch near what is now Prescott Valley and Dewey. She lived there for many years.
Images for kids
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National Register of Historic Places Marker
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Fain Lake waterfall
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The Lynx Creek Dam
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Refurbished Gold Stamp Mill
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Barlow-Massicks Victorian British Manor "The Castle"
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Ruins of the 1890 Massicks Stage Stop and Post Office
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Close-up view of the Massicks Stage Stop and Post Office ruins
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Abandoned wagon by the ruins of the Massicks Stage Stop and Post Office
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Chapel of the Valley
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1906 Stained Glass window
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1877 Estey Reed Pipe Organ
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Chapel of the Valley Marker
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See also
In Spanish: Prescott Valley (Arizona) para niños
