Snowflake, Arizona facts for kids
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Snowflake, Arizona
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Location of Snowflake in Navajo County, Arizona.
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 Snowflake, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Arizona |
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| County | Navajo | |
| Founded | 1878 | |
| Founded by | Erastus Snow and William Jordan Flake | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Council-Manager | |
| • Body | Snowflake Town Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 33.80 sq mi (87.54 km2) | |
| • Land | 33.74 sq mi (87.39 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) | |
| Elevation | 5,686 ft (1,733 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 6,104 | |
| • Density | 180.91/sq mi (69.85/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−7 (no PDT) | |
| ZIP codes |
85937, 85942
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| Area code(s) | 928 | |
| FIPS code | 04-67800 | |
| GNIS ID(s) | 2413301 | |
| Website | Town of Snowflake | |
Snowflake (Navajo: Tó Diłhił Biih Yílį́) is a town in Navajo County, Arizona, United States. It was started in 1878 by Erastus Snow and William Jordan Flake. They were Mormon pioneers who helped settle the area.
Snowflake is about 25 miles (40 km) south of Interstate 40. You can reach it using Highway 77. The Apache Railway also helps move goods to and from the town.
Geography
Snowflake covers an area of about 30.9 square miles (80 km²). Most of this area, about 30.8 square miles (79.8 km²), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.26 km²), is water.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 275 | — | |
| 1910 | 494 | — | |
| 1920 | 758 | 53.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,259 | 66.1% | |
| 1950 | 929 | — | |
| 1960 | 982 | 5.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,977 | 101.3% | |
| 1980 | 3,510 | 77.5% | |
| 1990 | 3,679 | 4.8% | |
| 2000 | 4,460 | 21.2% | |
| 2010 | 5,590 | 25.3% | |
| 2020 | 6,104 | 9.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 4,460 people living in Snowflake. These people made up 1,312 households, with 1,070 of them being families. By 2020, the population had grown to 6,104 people.
Many households, about 46.5%, had children under 18 living with them. Most families, 69.5%, were married couples. The average household had about 3.37 people.
The town's population was quite young. About 37.9% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age was 28 years.
The average yearly income for a household in Snowflake was $37,439. For families, it was $42,500.
Snowflake has been growing steadily. New areas are developing to the east, west, and south of town. An 18-hole golf course in Snowflake even added 9 more holes.
Some people who need a very clean and calm environment for their health find Snowflake a good place to live. This is because the town is far away from big cities and has less pollution.
Education
Snowflake is part of the Snowflake Unified School District. This district includes several schools for different age groups:
- Highland Primary School
- Snowflake Intermediate School
- Snowflake Junior High
- Snowflake High School
Taylor Elementary School, located in the nearby town of Taylor, Arizona, is also part of this school district.
For older students, Northland Pioneer College has a campus extension in Snowflake called the Silver Creek campus.
Climate
Snowflake has four distinct seasons. It has warm summers, mild autumns, mild to cold winters, and cool, windy springs.
In July and August, the typical high temperatures are around 90 °F (32 °C). In December and January, temperatures usually range from 30 °F (-1 °C) to 49 °F (13 °C).
| Climate data for Snowflake, Arizona | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 79 (26) |
78 (26) |
82 (28) |
92 (33) |
98 (37) |
102 (39) |
104 (40) |
102 (39) |
98 (37) |
90 (32) |
90 (32) |
75 (24) |
104 (40) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 48.6 (9.2) |
55.0 (12.8) |
60.8 (16.0) |
68.8 (20.4) |
77.2 (25.1) |
87.3 (30.7) |
90.0 (32.2) |
87.2 (30.7) |
81.7 (27.6) |
71.2 (21.8) |
58.0 (14.4) |
48.9 (9.4) |
69.6 (20.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 19.6 (−6.9) |
22.9 (−5.1) |
27.7 (−2.4) |
32.7 (0.4) |
39.9 (4.4) |
47.6 (8.7) |
56.2 (13.4) |
55.1 (12.8) |
47.6 (8.7) |
36.0 (2.2) |
26.1 (−3.3) |
19.8 (−6.8) |
35.9 (2.2) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −30 (−34) |
−17 (−27) |
−5 (−21) |
3 (−16) |
17 (−8) |
20 (−7) |
27 (−3) |
28 (−2) |
22 (−6) |
11 (−12) |
−17 (−27) |
−24 (−31) |
−30 (−34) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.73 (19) |
0.72 (18) |
1.01 (26) |
0.42 (11) |
0.59 (15) |
0.33 (8.4) |
1.75 (44) |
2.44 (62) |
1.64 (42) |
1.25 (32) |
0.93 (24) |
0.89 (23) |
12.7 (324.4) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 2.6 (6.6) |
2.9 (7.4) |
2.2 (5.6) |
1.1 (2.8) |
0.3 (0.76) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.4 (1.0) |
1.9 (4.8) |
3.8 (9.7) |
15.2 (38.66) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 inch) | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.9 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.2 | 8.3 | 9.4 | 5.8 | 4.4 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 56.6 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 inch) | 1.5 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 6.2 |
| Source: NOAA (extremes 1898–present) | |||||||||||||
Notable People
Snowflake has been home to several interesting and important people:
- Walter Blackman: He was a Republican member of the Arizona House of Representatives.
- Jeff Flake: He served as the United States Ambassador to Turkey and was also a United States Senator.
- Marilyn Jarrett (1939–2006): She was a businesswoman and politician from Arizona, born in Snowflake.
- David Marshall: He is a Republican member of the Arizona House of Representatives.
- Buzz Miller (1923–1999): A famous dancer who was born in Snowflake.
- Jesse N. Smith (1834–1906): A Mormon pioneer, church leader, and politician who helped establish Snowflake. His house in Snowflake is a historic landmark.
- Travis Walton: He is an author known for his alleged experience with a UFO. He was even played by actor D. B. Sweeney in the movie Fire in the Sky (1993). Travis Walton lives in Snowflake.
See also
In Spanish: Snowflake para niños
