Queen Valley, Arizona facts for kids
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Queen Valley, Arizona
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Location in Pinal County and the state of Arizona
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Pinal |
| Area | |
| • Total | 9.74 sq mi (25.22 km2) |
| • Land | 9.74 sq mi (25.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,037 ft (621 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 967 |
| • Density | 99.31/sq mi (38.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST (no DST)) |
| ZIP code |
85118
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| Area code(s) | 520 |
| FIPS code | 04-58290 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0040413 |
Queen Valley is a small community located in the middle of Pinal County, Arizona, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2000, about 820 people lived here. By 2020, the population had grown to 967 people.
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Geography of Queen Valley
Queen Valley is found at a height of about 2,000 feet (610 meters) above sea level. It sits along the south side of Queen Creek, which flows towards the west.
Nearby Natural Areas
Just 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) to the east, you'll find the edge of the Tonto National Forest. This forest is a huge protected area with lots of nature to explore. Close by, there's also Comet Peak, which stands 2,681 feet (817 meters) tall. About a mile (1.6 km) east, there's a dam that helps control floods in the Whitlow Ranch Flood Control Basin.
Surrounding Towns and Mountains
To the southwest, about 3.4 miles (5.4 km) away, is Florence Junction. You can reach Queen Valley from US Route 60 by taking Queen Valley Road, which is two miles east of Florence Junction. Apache Junction is located to the northwest. The impressive Superstition Mountains can be seen to the north and northwest of Queen Valley.
Size of the Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Queen Valley covers an area of about 9.6 square miles (24.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Population and People
Queen Valley is a small community. In 2000, there were 820 people living there. By 2020, the population had increased to 967 people.
Who Lives in Queen Valley?
In 2000, there were 417 households in Queen Valley. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Most households (67.1%) were married couples. About 24.7% of homes had just one person living there.
Age Groups
The people living in Queen Valley tend to be older. In 2000:
- Only 7.4% of the population was under 18 years old.
- Almost half (49.4%) of the people were 65 years old or older.
The average age of residents was 65 years.
See also
In Spanish: Queen Valley para niños
