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Museum of Northern Arizona
Museum of Northern Arizona · Jllm06, CC BY-SA 3.0
Snowbowl Skilift, 2008
Snowbowl Skilift, 2008 · Frederick Dennstedt from los angeles, usa, CC BY-SA 2.0
Around the Peaks Loop Hart Prarie Road (21175642453)
Around the Peaks Loop Hart Prarie Road (21175642453) · Coconino National Forest, Public domain
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Around the Peaks Loop Hart Prarie Road (21796711045) · Coconino National Forest, Public domain
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Around the Peaks Loop Hart Prarie Road (21770550826) · Coconino National Forest, Public domain
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Snowbowl Road Aspen Corner (29530983353) · Coconino National Forest, Public domain

Fort Valley, Arizona

Fort Valley is a community of 1,761 people in Coconino County, Arizona.

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Population1,761 +40.1% since 2019
CountyCoconino County
Land area72.5 sq mi
ZIP code86001
Nearest airportFlagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) 13 mi

Why visit Fort Valley

Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 3 places to stay and 16 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include Arizona Snowbowl, Agassiz Peak, Coyote Range and D. M. Francis House.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; December lows average 16°F.

About Fort Valley

Fort Valley is a census-designated place in the southern portion of Coconino County in the state of Arizona, United States. Fort Valley is located on the border with the city of Flagstaff. The population as of 2010, was 779.

From the Wikipedia article Fort Valley, Arizona (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do16

Arizona SnowbowlCC BY-SA 2.0

Arizona Snowbowl

Ski area · 2.5 mi

An alpine ski resort located on the San Francisco Peaks

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Agassiz Peak

Scenic view · 3.5 mi

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Doyle Peak

Scenic view · 5.3 mi

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Fremont Peak

Scenic view · 4.5 mi

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Antelope Hill

Scenic view · 6.4 mi

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Aubineau Peak

Scenic view · 5.0 mi

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Fern Mountain

Scenic view · 1.8 mi

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Hochderffer Hills

Scenic view · 3.8 mi

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Hummingbird Hill

Scenic view · 2.9 mi

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Little Wing Mountain

Scenic view · 4.5 mi

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Observatory Mesa

Scenic view · 6.0 mi

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Rees Peak

Scenic view · 5.5 mi

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4 more on the map.

Museums and landmarks6

Coyote Range

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.9 mi

Historic house near Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

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D. M. Francis House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 8.6 mi

House in Flagstaff, Arizona

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Kendrick Mountain Fire Lookout Cabin

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 8.4 mi

Historic place in Arizona

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Museum of Northern ArizonaCC BY-SA 3.0

Museum of Northern Arizona

Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 7.5 mi

Museum in Flagstaff, Arizona

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Humphreys Peak B-24 Bomber Crash Site

Monument and historic site · 3.1 mi

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White Buffalo Trading Post (former)

Monument and historic site · 6.3 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds5

Kachina Peaks Wilderness

Hiking and trails · 4.5 mi

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Abineau-Bear Jaw Loop Trailhead

Hiking and trails · 5.6 mi

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G. A. Pearson Natural Area

Park · 3.6 mi

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Kendrick Park Watchable Wildlife Trail

Park · 5.6 mi

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San Francisco Peaks Natural Area

Park · 3.3 mi

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Where to stay3

Ski Lift Lodge & Cabins

Motel and hotel · 4.0 mi

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Hart's Prairie

Campground · 4.8 mi

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Wild camping

Campground · 4.5 mi

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History

Fort Valley is a historical settlement at the base of Mt. Agassiz in Flagstaff, Arizona. It gained its name as a fort that was established to defend against Apache tribes although it was never actually used. Wagon trains migrating from the east came upon Flagstaff and settled here. Many of the old settlements can still be seen today. The primary motivation for this settlement was logging as was true for the rest of Flagstaff. The ponderosa pine forest supplied abundant amounts of timber which were then transported via railroad.

The first Fort Valley settlers were Laura and William Murphy in 1881, they belonged to the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. After these first settlers many more followed. Eventually a small community was developed and Fort Valley became a ranching hub in northern Arizona. As ranching took hold in Fort Valley the effect on the environment was devastating. Water sources such as Leroux spring ran dark with silt and the land was becoming a victim of overgrazing. In 1908 Gustaf Adolf Pearson arrived in Fort Valley as a member of the forest service and began to revive the area.

From the History section of Fort Valley, Arizona on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Churches and places of worship1

Map of Fort Valley

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Climate by month

20°40°60°80°January: 2.1 in of rainFebruary: 2.5 in of rainMarch: 1.8 in of rainApril: 0.9 in of rainMay: 0.9 in of rainJune: 0.2 in of rainJuly: 2.8 in of rainAugust: 3.4 in of rainSeptember: 1.8 in of rainOctober: 1.3 in of rainNovember: 1.3 in of rainDecember: 1.6 in of rainJanuary: 46°FFebruary: 48°FMarch: 54°FApril: 62°FMay: 71°FJune: 82°FJuly: 84°FAugust: 81°FSeptember: 76°FOctober: 66°FNovember: 55°FDecember: 46°FJanuary: 17°FFebruary: 20°FMarch: 24°FApril: 27°FMay: 33°FJune: 40°FJuly: 49°FAugust: 49°FSeptember: 41°FOctober: 30°FNovember: 22°FDecember: 16°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRain
Jan46°F17°F2.1 in
Feb48°F20°F2.5 in
Mar54°F24°F1.8 in
Apr62°F27°F0.9 in
May71°F33°F0.9 in
Jun82°F40°F0.2 in
Jul84°F49°F2.8 in
Aug81°F49°F3.4 in
Sep76°F41°F1.8 in
Oct66°F30°F1.3 in
Nov55°F22°F1.3 in
Dec46°F16°F1.6 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ft Valley Hcn (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$125,625median household income
$904,900median home value
48.4median age
69.6%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
89.0%of homes are owner-occupied
18.9 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1821%18 to 348%35 to 6448%65 and over23%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Coconino County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.

  • 2022-06-12: Pipeline Fire (Fire)
  • 2022-04-19: Tunnel 2 Fire (Fire)
  • 2021-09-13: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
  • 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2019-07-22: Museum Fire (Fire)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.

  • Bellemont 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
  • Timberline-Fernwood 11 mi east, about 17 min by car
  • Flagstaff 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
  • Doney Park 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
  • Cornville 41 mi south, about 1 h by car
  • Cottonwood 42 mi south, about 1 h by car
  • Clarkdale 44 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
  • Verde Village 45 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
  • Camp Verde 52 mi south, about 1 h 30 min by car
  • Chino Valley 55 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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