Whiteriver, Arizona
Whiteriver is a community of 4,545 people in Navajo County, Arizona.
Why visit Whiteriver
Townapedia lists 1 park or trail, 2 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Fort Apache Historic Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; December lows average 19°F, and about 70 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Whiteriver
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Whiteriver
Whiteriver (Western Apache: Chʼilwózh) is a census-designated place (CDP) on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation in Navajo County, Arizona, United States. The population was 4,104 at the 2010 census, making it the largest settlement on the reservation.
From the Wikipedia article Whiteriver, Arizona (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Fort Apache Historic Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic place in Gila County, Arizona
Restaurants and cafes2
Where to stay1
White Mountain Motel
Motel and hotel · 1.7 mi
1109 South Chief Avenue, Whiteriver
Churches and places of worship4
St. Francis Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.5 mi
9 West Elder Street, Whiteriver
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare1
Map of Whiteriver
25 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 20°F | 2.3 in | 16.5 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 22°F | 2.2 in | 14.7 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 26°F | 2.0 in | 10.4 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 32°F | 0.9 in | 4.4 in |
| May | 71°F | 38°F | 0.8 in | 0.7 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 46°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 52°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 52°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 46°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 34°F | 1.7 in | 2.8 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 27°F | 1.7 in | 5.2 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 19°F | 2.5 in | 15.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pinetop 2E (20 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
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)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Whiteriver Airport (WTR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Canyon Day 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Pinetop Country Club 20 mi north, about 31 min by car
- Pinetop-Lakeside 22 mi north, about 35 min by car
- Lake of the Woods 22 mi north, about 35 min by car
- Wagon Wheel 25 mi north, about 40 min by car
- Show Low 30 mi north, about 48 min by car
- Linden 31 mi north, about 50 min by car
- Eagar 42 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Taylor 42 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Springerville 44 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 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
- Whiteriver, AZ, View S, Chief Avenue, AZ Rt. 73, 2011 - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- N'deh be nih, AZ, View N, E Orchard ^ N 1st St., Whiteriver, 2011 - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- N'deh be nih, AZ, Whiteriver - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- N'deh be nih, AZ, View N, Lutheran Apache Mission, Whiteriver, 2011 - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- N'deh be nih, AZ, View SE, White River, Whiteriver, 2011 - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Whiteriver, AZ, Lutheran Apache Mission, 2011 - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- N'deh be nih, AZ, View NW, Rez Dogs Morning, Whiteriver, 2011 - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- N'deh be nih, AZ, View W, St. Francis Church, Whiteriver, 2011 - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- N'deh be neh – Apacheland, Fort Apache-White Mountain Apache Reservation, Whiteriver, Saint Francis Church, 2011 - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Whiteriver, AZ, Saint Francis Church - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Whiteriver, AZ, Jack's T.P., old bakery at E end of building - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Whiteriver, AZ, Jacks T.P. (Trading Post) - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Whiteriver, AZ, Jacks T.P. 1907-era meat locker ice box converted to a refrigerator in later decades. - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Whiteriver, AZ, View S, Indian 55 Road - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Near Whiteriver, AZ, View S, River Road, 2011 - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Near Whiteriver, AZ, View NE, The White River, 2011 - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Whiteriver, AZ, Boys and Girls Club, Sunset Color by KB ^ Crew, 2011 - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Whiteriver, AZ, Barrel Racer Playground, 2011 - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Whiteriver, AZ, View N from Whiteriver, 2011 - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Whiteriver, AZ, Fence, 2011 - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Near Whiteriver, AZ, View SE, The White River, 2011 - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- N'deh be nih - Apacheland, Fort Apache-White Mountain Apache Reservation, AZ, View S to Whiteriver from Hospital, 2011 - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Whiteriver, AZ Near Fort Apache Junction, Fort Apache Historic Park and Tribal Cultural Center, Seven Mile Ridge Prominent in Background, 2011 - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fort Apache Post Office Sept 13 2012, Hank Goede, CC BY-SA 3.0
- View N SR 73 - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- N'deh be neh – Apacheland, Fort Apache-White Mountain Apache Reservation, AZ, View S - panoramio, Chris English, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Calochortus ambiguus - Flickr 006, Bill Bouton from San Luis Obispo, CA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Calochortus ambiguus - Flickr 004, Bill Bouton from San Luis Obispo, CA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Calochortus ambiguus - Flickr 007, Bill Bouton from San Luis Obispo, CA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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