Chino Valley, Arizona
Chino Valley is a town of 13,602 people in Yavapai County, Arizona, founded in 1970.
Why visit Chino Valley
Townapedia lists 2 parks and trails, 10 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; December lows average 24°F.
Weather in Chino Valley
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Chino Valley
Chino Valley is a town in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States. According to the 2020 United States census, the population of the town is 13,020.
From the Wikipedia article Chino Valley, Arizona (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes10
Up In Smoke Bar-B-Que
Restaurant · Barbecue · 3.5 mi
380 West Butterfield Road, Chino Valley
Mo-Th 11:00-18:00; Fr 11:00-19:00
Aroma Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Sandwich · 2.8 mi
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 11:00-19:00
Casa Grande Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 5.3 mi
443-331 Butterfield Road
Where to stay1
History
Chino Valley is the site of the first Territorial Capital of Arizona. The capital moved to Prescott, 15 miles (24 km) away, in 1864. U.S. Army Cavalry Lt. Amiel W. Whipple, while traveling through the area in 1854, gave the community its name. "Chino" is the Spanish name for the abundant curly grama grass growing in the area.
In 1895, a narrow gauge branch of the United Verde and Pacific Railroad to Jerome, joining the Santa Fe, Prescott, and Phoenix Railway, was completed, and Jerome Junction was established. In 1923, the activities of Jerome Junction were absorbed by Chino Valley.
In 1960, Chino Valley's population was estimated as 50 residents.
The town is in north-central Arizona, on state Highway 89, 15 miles (24 km) north of Prescott and 35 miles (56 km) south of Ash Fork, which is on Interstate 40. Chino Valley is at an elevation of about 4,750 feet (1,450 m).
From the History section of Chino Valley, Arizona on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Mijted - Yavapai College Agribusiness & Technology Center
School · 3.2 mi
2275 Old Home Manor Dr, Chino Valley
Healthcare2
Map of Chino Valley
33 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 24°F | 1.2 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 27°F | 1.3 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 32°F | 1.0 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 37°F | 0.5 in |
| May | 80°F | 45°F | 0.5 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 54°F | 0.3 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 62°F | 1.9 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 60°F | 2.5 in |
| Sep | 86°F | 53°F | 1.3 in |
| Oct | 76°F | 40°F | 0.8 in |
| Nov | 63°F | 30°F | 0.7 in |
| Dec | 52°F | 24°F | 1.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chino Valley (3 mi away), rain and snow from Prescott Love Fld, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Yavapai County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2022-04-19: Crooks Fire (Fire)
- 2021-05-27: Spur Fire (Fire)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-05-11: 89 East Fire (Fire)
- 2017-06-25: Goodwin Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Cooper Farm Landing Strip (historical) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Williamson 8 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Prescott 11 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Prescott Valley 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Paulden 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Dewey-Humboldt 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
- Clarkdale 20 mi east, about 32 min by car
- Verde Village 23 mi east, about 38 min by car
- Cottonwood 24 mi east, about 39 min by car
- Camp Verde 33 mi east, about 54 min by car
- Flagstaff 54 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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