Young, Arizona facts for kids
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Young, Arizona
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Location in Gila County and the state of Arizona
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 Young, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | Gila |
| Area | |
| • Total | 47.82 sq mi (123.86 km2) |
| • Land | 47.79 sq mi (123.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,184 ft (1,580 m) |
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| • Total | 588 |
| • Density | 12.30/sq mi (4.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST (no DST)) |
| ZIP code |
85554
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| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-85330 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0036483 |
Young is a small community in Gila County, Arizona, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). In 2020, about 588 people lived there.
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Exploring Young, Arizona
Young is located in the northeastern part of Gila County. It sits at 34°06′42″N 110°55′45″W / 34.11167°N 110.92917°W. The community is surrounded by the beautiful Tonto National Forest.
Getting to Young
Getting to Young can be an adventure! There are two main roads. One goes north from SR 260. The other goes south from SR 188. Parts of these roads are unpaved. It's a good idea to use a Four-wheel drive vehicle, especially when the weather is bad.
Nearby Cities
The closest cities to Young are Payson, which is about 60 miles northwest. Globe and Miami are about 65 miles to the south. If you're coming from the Phoenix area, Young is about 150 miles away. The drive usually takes 2.5 to 3 hours.
Natural Surroundings
Young is in a lovely area called Pleasant Valley. Cherry Creek flows through here, eventually joining the Salt River. The total area of Young is about 47.82 square miles. Only a tiny part of this area is water.
A Glimpse into Young's History
Young played a part in a historical event called the Pleasant Valley War. This happened between 1887 and 1897. It was a time of conflict in the area.
People and Community
In 2020, there were 588 people living in Young. There were 235 households. Most people living in Young are White. A small number of people are Native American or Asian. Some residents are also of Hispanic or Latino background.
Staying Connected in Young
Young first got electricity from outside in 1965. Today, people in Young have phone service, both wired and wireless. Cell phone towers were put up in 2008. This helped improve cell service in the area.
Internet and TV
There is no cable television in Young. Most people use satellite TV to watch their favorite shows. In 2008, high-speed internet (DSL) became available. This means people in Young can now get online much faster.
What's in Young?
Young has many small businesses and services. You can find:
- A vineyard
- Two restaurants
- A gas station
- Two convenience stores
- An auto parts store and mechanic
- A motel and places to rent cabins
- A thrift shop
- A public library
- A trash collection service
- A weekly medical clinic
The community also has a resident deputy and a volunteer fire department. There is also a community center for everyone to use.
Learning in Young
There is one school in Young called Young Public School. It serves students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. The school has a great student-to-teacher ratio. This means teachers can give more attention to each student. In 2013, the school received an "A" rating. This was the only "A" rating given to any school in Gila County at that time!
See also
In Spanish: Young (Arizona) para niños
