Clarkdale, Arizona
Clarkdale is a town of 4,758 people in Yavapai County, Arizona, founded in 1912.
Why visit Clarkdale
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 29 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Building at 826 North Main Street, Clarkdale Historic District, Coyote Trails Golf Cours (ex Pine Shadows) and Tuzigoot National Monument.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 101°F; December lows average 29°F.
Weather in Clarkdale
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About Clarkdale
Clarkdale is a town in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States. The Verde River flows through the town as does Bitter Creek, an intermittent tributary of the river. According to the 2021 census, the population of the town was 4,419.
From the Wikipedia article Clarkdale, Arizona (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks11
Building at 826 North Main Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
United States historic place in Cottonwood, Arizona
Clarkdale Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic district in Arizona, United States
Jerome Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic district in Arizona, United States
Master Mechanic's House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
House in Cottonwood, Arizona
Thompson Ranch
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Building in Cottonwood, Arizona
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Willard House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in Arizona
Clarkdale Historical Society and Museum
Museum · 1.7 mi
900 1st North Street, Clarkdale
We 10:00-13:00; Th-Sa 11:00-14:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Coyote Trails Golf Cours (ex Pine Shadows)
Golf course · 1.1 mi
9 hole Par 33
1480 Groseta Ranch Road, Cottonwood
Cottonwood Kid's Park
Park · 2.7 mi
350 South 12th Street, Cottonwood
Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00
Restaurants and cafes29
Old Town Red Rooster Cafe
Restaurant · Burger, Sandwich, Breakfast · 1.8 mi
901 North Main Street, Cottonwood
Mo-Sa 07:30-15:00; Su 07:30-14:00
Four 8 Fried Chicken
Restaurant · Chicken · 1.8 mi
1001 North Main Street, Cottonwood
Su-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
Merkin Vinyards Hilltop Winery & Trattoria
Restaurant · Pizza, American · 1.7 mi
770 North Verde Heights Drive, Cottonwood
17 more on the map.
History
Clarkdale was founded in 1912 as a company smelter town by William A. Clark, for his copper mine in nearby Jerome. Clarkdale was one of the most modern mining towns in the world, including telephone, telegraph, electrical, sewer and spring water services, and was an early example of a planned community. The Clark Mansion, a local landmark, was built in the late 1920s by William Clark III, Clark's grandson and heir to the United Verde Copper Company. The structure, east of town across the Verde River near Pecks Lake, was destroyed in 2010 by a fire of "suspicious" origin.
The town center and business district were built in Spanish Colonial style, and feature the Clark Memorial Clubhouse and Memorial Library, both still in use. The Clubhouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The entire original town site is also on the National Register as the Clarkdale Historic District.
The mine and smelter closed in 1953, and Clarkdale entered hard times. Clarkdale was bought and sold by several different companies. In 1957, Clarkdale was incorporated as a town. The 1959 construction of the Phoenix Cement Company (renamed Salt River Materials Group) plant restored a modest prosperity to the community.
From the History section of Clarkdale, Arizona on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay11
Churches and places of worship6
St. Thomas of the Valley Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 1.5 mi
889 1st South Street, Clarkdale
Saint Cecilia Catholic Mission
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.6 mi
850 Main Street, Clarkdale
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries26
American Heritage Academy - Cottonwood
School · 3.2 mi
2030 E Cherry St, Cottonwood
Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School
School · 2.9 mi
1500 S Monte Tesoro Dr, Cottonwood
Healthcare1
Map of Clarkdale
104 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 30°F | 1.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Feb | 64°F | 33°F | 1.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Mar | 71°F | 38°F | 1.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 43°F | 0.4 in | 0.2 in |
| May | 88°F | 51°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 99°F | 59°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 101°F | 67°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 98°F | 66°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 93°F | 58°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 83°F | 47°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 70°F | 36°F | 0.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 60°F | 29°F | 1.1 in | 0.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Tuzigoot (2 mi away), 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
Cottonwood Airport (CTW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Cottonwood 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Verde Village 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Cornville 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Camp Verde 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Prescott Valley 18 mi southwest, about 29 min by car
- Chino Valley 20 mi west, about 32 min by car
- Prescott 25 mi southwest, about 40 min by car
- Flagstaff 39 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Black Canyon City 47 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Payson 55 mi southeast, 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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Public Works Building (Clarkdale, Arizona), Finetooth, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Building at 826 N. Main (Cottonwood, Arizona), Finetooth, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Cecilia's Rectory Clarkdale AZ, Kate McGahan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jerome Grand Hotel (Jerome, Arizona), Finetooth, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Willard House (Cottonwood, Arizona), Finetooth, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Master Mechanic's House (Cottonwood, Arizona), Finetooth, CC BY-SA 3.0
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