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The economy of
Chino Valley is based on a mix of retail, commercial
and government activities. Major employers include
American Sandstone, the Chino Valley School District,
Safeway, Town of Chino Valley, Performance Accessories,
NAB Nursery, Willow Creek Greenhouse, U.S. Forest
Service, Hunts true Value Lumber and Dewitt Brothers
trucking & Construction. Twenty other businesses
employ between five and 15 employees each, and there are
numerous small business and service-type employers.
Retirement in the quiet community is popular.
With the significant
growth in Chino Valley, employment has been created in
construction, service and supplies. Agriculture is also
a viable business. Willow Creek Greenhouses and other
nurseries and agricultural producers are active in the
area.
| FOUNDED:
1871 COUNTY: Yavapai County
ELEVATION: 4750 Feet
INCORPORATED: Yes, 1970
HIGHWAYS: I-17, I-40,
SR 89,69 |
DISTANCE
TO PHOENIX: 115 miles
DISTANCE TO TUCSON: 228 miles
Enterprise Zone Available
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Population |
| |
1990 |
2000 |
2004 |
| Chino Valley |
4,837 |
7,835 |
9,530 |
| Yavapai County |
107,714 |
167,517 |
196,720 |
| Arizona |
3,665,228 |
5,130,632 |
5,833,685 |
| Sources:
Arizona Dept of Economic Security & U.S. Census
Bureau |
| Principal Economic Activities |
| The economy of Chino
Valley is based on a mix of retail, commercial and
government activities. With the significant
growth in Chino Valley, employment has been created
in construction, service and supplies.
Retirement in the quiet community is popular.
Agriculture is also available business.
Willowcreek Greenhouses, NAB Nursery, and other
nurseries and agricultural producers are active in
the areal. |
| County
Employment |
|
2000 |
| Educational &
Health Srvs |
|
8,100 |
| Financial
Activities |
|
1,900 |
| Government |
|
10,600 |
| Information |
|
700 |
| Leisure &
Hospitality |
|
7,400 |
| Manufacturing |
|
3,300 |
| Mining &
Construction |
|
7,200 |
| Other Services |
|
1,900 |
| Professional &
Business Srvs |
|
4,10 |
| Trade,
Transportation & Utilities |
|
10,800 |
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Source: Az. Dept of Economic Security and U.S.
Census Bureau |
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| Major
Private Employers |
| 1. American
Sandstone |
| 2. Safeway
Incorporated |
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| Major
Public Employers |
| 1. Chino Valley
Unified School District #51 |
| 2. U.S. Post
Office |
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| Labor Force
Data |
| |
1990 |
2000 |
2004 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
1,751 |
2,990 |
3,567 |
| Unemployment |
69 |
124 |
151 |
| Unemployment Rate |
3.9% |
4.1% |
4.2% |
| Sources: Arizona
Department of Economic Security |
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| Growth Indicators |
1990 |
2000 |
2004 |
| New Building Permits |
49* |
220* |
436* |
| Taxable Sales ($) |
$26m |
$79m |
$121m |
| Net Assessed Valuation ($) |
$15m |
$31m |
$51m |
Sources: Ariz State
Univ, Arizona Dept of Revenue, AZ Tax Research
Foundation
*Incomplete Data: One or more months not available |
| Scenic
Attractions |
| The Chino Valley area
offers many recreational opportunities offering
historical landmarks, scenic drives and miles of
hiking and equestrian trails. Camping, fishing
and numerous lakes are within an hour's drive,
including Watson, Goldwater and Lynx Lakes.
Major annual events in Chino Valley celebrate the
Towns rural heritage. Patriotic pride is
evident at the day long Fourth of July Celebration
at Old Home Manor, ending with one of the largest
displays in northern Arizona. On Labor Day,
the Town honors its history with the annual First
Territorial Capital Celebration. Highlights
include vendors and crafts at Memory Park, a parade,
pancake breakfast, corn dinner and rodeo. The
Territorial Days Rodeo kicks off with a barbecue and
dance, then provides a weekend full of entertainment
for all ages. |
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