Wickenburg, Arizona
Wickenburg is a town of 8,059 people in Maricopa County, Arizona, founded in 1863.
Why visit Wickenburg
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 13 parks and trails, 18 places to eat, 13 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Saguaro Theatre, Garcia School, Masonic Hall and Maguire Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 104°F; December lows average 33°F.
Weather in Wickenburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Wickenburg
Wickenburg is a town in Maricopa and Yavapai counties, Arizona, United States. The population was 7,474 at the 2020 census, and was estimated to be 7,920 in 2022.
From the Wikipedia article Wickenburg, Arizona (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks11
Garcia School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
One-room school in Arizona, United States of America
Masonic Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Building in Wickenburg, Arizona
Old Brick Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
In Wickenburg, Arizona was built in 1912
Santa Fe Railroad Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic train station in Wickenburg, Arizona, USA
Wickenburg High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
High school in Wickenburg, Arizona
Desert Caballeros Western Museum
Museum · 2.4 mi
21 North Frontier Street, Wickenburg
Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 12:00-16:00
Cultural Crossroads Learning Center
Museum · 2.5 mi
10 North Tegner Street, Wickenburg
Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 11:00-15:00
The Henry Wickenburg House
Monument and historic site · 2.6 mi
225 South Washington Street, Wickenburg
Parks, trails and playgrounds13
1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes18
Buttermilk & Honey Bakeshop
Bakery · 2.4 mi
69 North Frontier Street, Wickenburg
Tu-Sa 07:00-14:00; Su-Mo off
Charley's Steak House
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.7 mi
1187 West Wickenburg Way, Wickenburg
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 2.9 mi
520 East Wickenburg Way, Wickenburg
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Fast food · Chicken · 1.8 mi
1115 West Wickenburg Way, Wickenburg
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa-Su 08:00-18:00
6 more on the map.
History
The Wickenburg area, along with much of the Southwest, became part of the United States by the 1848 treaty that ended the Mexican–American War. An expedition into the area took place on January 7, 1860, when the Gila Rangers led by Jack Swilling, entered an unexplored part of central Arizona while pursuing Tonto Apache raiders who had stolen stock from miners and the Overland Mail Company.
In 1862, a gold strike on the Colorado River near present-day Yuma brought American prospectors, who searched for minerals throughout central Arizona. Many of the geographic landmarks now bear the names of these pioneers, including the Weaver Mountains, named after mountain man Pauline Weaver, and Peeples Valley, named after a settler.
A German named Henry Wickenburg was one of the first prospectors. His efforts were rewarded with the discovery of the Vulture Mine, from which more than $30 million worth of gold has been dug.
From the History section of Wickenburg, Arizona on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay13
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries8
West-Mec - Wickenburg High School
School · 2.2 mi
1090 S Vulture Mine Rd, Wickenburg
Healthcare2
Map of Wickenburg
85 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65°F | 34°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 68°F | 36°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 75°F | 41°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 82°F | 46°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 91°F | 53°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 101°F | 62°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 104°F | 73°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 102°F | 72°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 96°F | 64°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 86°F | 51°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 74°F | 40°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 64°F | 33°F | 1.1 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Wickenburg Hcn (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
Maricopa County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2024-06-28: Boulder View Fire (Fire)
- 2024-06-12: Rose Fire (Fire)
- 2023-06-28: Diamond Fire (Fire)
- 2020-06-27: Avondale Fire (Fire)
- 2020-06-23: Aquila Fire (Fire)
- 2020-06-20: Bush Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Buckeye Municipal Airport (BXK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 39 miles away.
- Peoria 28 mi southeast, about 45 min by car
- Surprise 28 mi southeast, about 46 min by car
- Sun City West 32 mi southeast, about 52 min by car
- Citrus Park 36 mi southeast, about 58 min by car
- El Mirage 37 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Sun City 38 mi southeast, about 1 h by car
- Anthem 38 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Buckeye 39 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Glendale 46 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Phoenix 48 mi southeast, 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
- Wickenberg -Frontier Street, Tony the Marine ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wickenburg -Garcia School, Tony the Marine ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- WickenburgSta, The original uploader was Tillman at English Wikipedia ., CC BY 2.0
- Wickenburg-Wickenburg High School Gym, Tony the Marine ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wickenburg -Old Brick Post Office, Tony the Marine ( talk ), CC BY-SA 3.0
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