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Prescott Valley, Arizona

       
Total population 36,122 Average January/July temperatures 44.3° / 82.4°
Median home price $ 225,000 Annual Precipitation 21.84 in. /yr.
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Prescott Valley, Arizona

Prescott Valley is a fast-growing, diverse community in central Arizona.

Climate
Temperatures are warm and mild year round.
Cultural Attractions
Prescott Valley’s annual World Arts Festival is a free community celebration of music, arts, and crafts.
Economy
Manufacturing, retail, and service industries make the largest contributions to the area’s economy.
Geography
The community is located between the Bradshaw and Mingus mountains.
Recreation
There are more than 200 acres of land allocated to parks in Prescott Valley, for hiking, swimming, and sporting.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 58.58 ° / 29.98 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 97.86 ° / 66.94 °
Precipitation (?) 21.84 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) N/A
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 8
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 95
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 225,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $36800.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $35789
Maximum state income tax (?) 4.54 %
State sales tax (?) 8.68 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) N/A
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 8
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 12
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 3
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 21
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 3
Number of libraries within the county (?) 23
Number of museums within the county (?) 7
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 3
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 36,122
Population density (?) 920 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 71.9% growth
Population over 55 (?) 7,861 people
Education (?) 20 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 8
Number of clinics within the county (?) 29
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 12
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