Chino Valley is a community located in the mountains of central Arizona, 15 miles north of Prescott, at an elevation of 4,750 feet. Chino Valley has a mild climate and a gentle four seasons. The community enjoys over 300 days of sunshine every year, and has an average rainfall of 10.6 inches. The Chino Valley area supports a variety of vegetation. Spring is heralded by grand tulips and daffodils. The summer landscape is marked with bountiful vegetable gardens where corn, squash, and beans flourish.
Chino Valley's population growth rate from 1990 to 2000 was 62% and up another 22% from 2000 to 2004. Currently, there are approximately 9600 town residents. The town is blessed with clean air, good soil, and an abundant supply of pure water, proven to require no treatment. Local wells provide most of the drinking water. Average well depths range between 200 to 500 feet. The Chino Valley Irrigation District, a 2500 acre service area, provides water for agricultural purposes. Whether your dream is your own garden, a small farm or a large ranch, Chino Valley has the resources to support your desires.
Health care facilities are always available. The Yavapai Regional Medical Center and the Prescott V.A. Hospital are both 16 miles away. Shopping is plentiful since Chino Valley has several small shopping centers including pharmacies, medical and dental care, a major supermarket, hardware stores, feed stores, veterinarians, and home cooking restaurants. Major shopping centers are within easy driving distance.
Chino Valley has one elementary school, one middle school, one high school and one state charter school (grades 1-8). Enrollment is approximately 2,300 students. Also, Yavapai Community College (YCC) and two private colleges, Prescott College, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and various trade schools, are available. Northern Arizona University (NAU), in partnership with YCC, offers undergraduate and graduate programs. Chino Valley boasts of award-winning educational facilities which have highly qualified instructional staffs. Students have the opportunity to participate in over 30 clubs and intramural sports.
Chino Valley is considered one of the Prescott area's fastest growing communities. New home developments are underway and there are typically larger parcels of land available. Chino Valley offers many choice home sites for all citizens. Single family homes, apartments, mobile home parks, and permanent mobile home sites are available. Affordable living is enhanced by local facilities including parks, ball fields, free tennis courts, the Teen Center, Community Center, Senior Center and animal shelter. The community has a complete library. The library offers children's activities, and has an on line database linked with other libraries in the county.
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