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Wagon Wheel, Arizona

Wagon Wheel is a community of 1,716 people in Navajo County, Arizona.

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Population1,716 +17.5% since 2019
Land area2.5 sq mi
ZIP codes85901, 85929
Nearest airportShow Low Regional Airport (SOW) 5 mi

Why visit Wagon Wheel

Townapedia lists 6 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; December lows average 23°F.

About Wagon Wheel

Wagon Wheel is a census-designated place in Navajo County, in the U.S. state of Arizona. The population was 1,652 at the 2010 census. It is located between Show Low and Pinetop-Lakeside.

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

Things to do1

Ellsworth Hills

Scenic view · 0.8 mi

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Restaurants and cafes6

China Wok Buffet

Restaurant · Chinese · 1.0 mi

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Culver's

Fast food · Burger · 0.8 mi

4595 South White Mountain Road, Show Low

Mo-Su 10:00-22:00

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Panda Express

Fast food · Chinese · 0.6 mi

5301 South White Mountain Road, Show Low

Mo-Th 09:00-21:30; Fr 09:00-22:00; Sa 09:30-21:30; Su 09:30-21:00

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Taco Bell

Fast food · Tex-Mex · 0.9 mi

4425 South White Mountain Road, Show Low

Mo-Th 07:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-01:00; Su 07:00-24:00

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Wendy's

Fast food · Burger · 0.6 mi

5201 South White Mountain Road, Show Low

07:30-22:00

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Firehouse Subs

Fast food · Sandwich · 0.6 mi

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Where to stay1

Ranchero RV and Mobile Home Park

Campground · 1.2 mi

White Mountain Road

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Churches and places of worship2

White Mountain Bible Church

Church · Baptist · 1.1 mi

3171 East Show Low Lake Road, Show Low

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New Life Temple

Church · 1.7 mi

4548 East Show Low Lake Road, Lakeside

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Shopping3

Schools, colleges and libraries17

  • Blue Ridge Elementary School

    School · 3.6 mi

    3050 Porter Mountain Road, Lakeside

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  • Blue Ridge High School

    School · 4.8 mi

    1200 W White Mountain Blvd, Lakeside

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  • Blue Ridge High School Online

    School · 4.8 mi

    1200 W White Mountain Blvd, Lakeside

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  • Blue Ridge Jr High School

    School · 4.8 mi

    1200 W White Mountain Blvd, Lakeside

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  • Blue Ridge K-12 Virtual Academy

    School · 4.8 mi

    1200 W White Mountain Blvd, Lakeside

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  • Mountain Christian School

    School · Baptist · 1.1 mi

    3171 Show Low Lake Road, Show Low

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  • Navit - Blue Ridge High School

    School · 4.8 mi

    1200 W White Mountain Blvd, Lakeside

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  • Navit - Navit Courses

    School · 4.6 mi

    1320 E Thornton Rd, Show Low

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  • Navit - Northland Pioneer College Wmc

    School · 3.5 mi

    1001 W Deuce Of Clubs, Show Low

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  • Navit - Show Low High School

    School · 4.6 mi

    500 W Old Linden Rd, Show Low

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  • Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School

    School · 3.6 mi

    761 E Mcneil, Show Low

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  • Show Low High School

    School · 4.6 mi

    1201 N. Cougar Lane, Show Low

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Healthcare1

Map of Wagon Wheel

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Climate by month

20°40°60°80°January: 1.4 in of rainFebruary: 1.2 in of rainMarch: 0.9 in of rainApril: 0.6 in of rainMay: 0.6 in of rainJune: 0.4 in of rainJuly: 2.4 in of rainAugust: 3.0 in of rainSeptember: 1.4 in of rainOctober: 1.4 in of rainNovember: 1.2 in of rainDecember: 1.4 in of rainJanuary: 46°FFebruary: 51°FMarch: 58°FApril: 65°FMay: 74°FJune: 84°FJuly: 85°FAugust: 83°FSeptember: 78°FOctober: 68°FNovember: 56°FDecember: 46°FJanuary: 24°FFebruary: 27°FMarch: 31°FApril: 37°FMay: 44°FJune: 54°FJuly: 59°FAugust: 58°FSeptember: 52°FOctober: 41°FNovember: 31°FDecember: 23°FJFMAMJJASOND
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Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan46°F24°F1.4 in4.0 in
Feb51°F27°F1.2 in3.8 in
Mar58°F31°F0.9 in2.3 in
Apr65°F37°F0.6 in1.6 in
May74°F44°F0.6 in0.0 in
Jun84°F54°F0.4 in0.0 in
Jul85°F59°F2.4 in0.0 in
Aug83°F58°F3.0 in0.0 in
Sep78°F52°F1.4 in0.0 in
Oct68°F41°F1.4 in0.4 in
Nov56°F31°F1.2 in1.9 in
Dec46°F23°F1.4 in5.4 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Show Low Ap (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$68,495median household income
$320,400median home value
$1,309median monthly rent
52.6median age
24.6%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
69.0%of homes are owner-occupied
15.9 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1811%18 to 3410%35 to 6449%65 and over30%

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

Disaster history

Navajo County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.

  • 2021-09-13: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
  • 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2010-03-18: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
  • 2010-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
  • 2006-09-07: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.

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

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