Editing Chino Valley, Arizona

{{Short description|Town in Yavapai County, Arizona}}
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'''Chino Valley''' is a town in [[Yavapai County, Arizona|Yavapai County]], [[Arizona]], United States. According to the [[2020 United States census]], the population of the town is 13,020.

==History==
Chino Valley is the site of the first Territorial Capital of Arizona. The capital moved to [[Prescott, Arizona|Prescott]], {{convert|15|mi|km}} away, in 1864. U.S. Army Cavalry Lt. [[Amiel Weeks Whipple|Amiel W. Whipple]], while traveling through the area in 1854, gave the community its name.  "Chino" is the Spanish name for the abundant curly [[grama grass]] growing in the area.

In 1895, a narrow gauge branch of the United Verde and Pacific Railroad to Jerome, joining the Santa Fe, Prescott, and Phoenix Railway, was completed, and [[Jerome Junction, Arizona|Jerome Junction]] was established. In 1923, the activities of Jerome Junction were absorbed by Chino Valley.<ref name="backcountry">{{Cite book |last=Massey |first=Peter |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=K5duDoiPh30C&q=castle%20dome%20arizona&pg=PP1 |title=Backcountry Adventures Arizona: The Ultimate Guide to the Arizona Backcountry for Anyone With a Sport Utility Vehicle |last2=Wilson, Jeanne |publisher=Adler Publishing Co |year=2006 |isbn=1-930193-28-9 |pages=65, 261 |access-date=July 31, 2010}}</ref>

In 1960, Chino Valley's population was estimated as 50 residents.<ref>{{Cite encyclopedia |year=1960 |title=Arizona |encyclopedia=World Book Encyclopedia |publisher=Field Enterprises Educational Corporation |location=Chicago |volume=A |page=557}}</ref>

The town of Chino Valley was incorporated in 1970.

The town is in north-central Arizona, on state Highway 89, {{convert|15|mi|km}} north of Prescott and {{convert|35|mi|km}} south of [[Ash Fork, Arizona|Ash Fork]], which is on Interstate 40.  Chino Valley is at an elevation of about {{convert|4750|ft|m}}.

==Geography==
Chino Valley is located adjacent the southeast terminus of [[Chino Valley (Arizona)|Chino Valley]], approximately {{convert|9|mi|km}} south of [[Paulden, Arizona|Paulden]]. The smaller north-trending [[Little Chino Valley]] lies just east of the townsite.

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|63.4|sqmi|km2}}, all  land.

===Climate===
Chino Valley has a [[cool semi-arid climate]] ([[Köppen climate classification|Köppen]] ''BSk''). Its high altitude and valley location nakes it both cooler and drier than other parts of Yavapai County.
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| Jan high F  = 52.3
| Feb high F  = 56.3
| Mar high F  = 62.1
| Apr high F  = 69.9
| May high F  = 78.5
| Jun high F  = 88.6
| Jul high F  = 92.4
| Aug high F  = 89.5
| Sep high F  = 85.5
| Oct high F  = 75.0
| Nov high F  = 63.2
| Dec high F  = 53.7
| year high F = 72.3
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| Jan low F  = 21.5
| Feb low F  = 24.1
| Mar low F  = 28.3
| Apr low F  = 34.4
| May low F  = 41.7
| Jun low F  = 49.8
| Jul low F  = 59.0
| Aug low F  = 57.2
| Sep low F  = 49.1
| Oct low F  = 38.0
| Nov low F  = 27.3
| Dec low F  = 21.3
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| Feb precipitation inch  = 0.93
| Mar precipitation inch  = 0.92
| Apr precipitation inch  = 0.56
| May precipitation inch  = 0.34
| Jun precipitation inch  = 0.28
| Jul precipitation inch  = 1.81
| Aug precipitation inch  = 2.01
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| Oct precipitation inch  = 0.81
| Nov precipitation inch  = 0.64
| Dec precipitation inch  = 0.97
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|date=July 2019}}

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|align=left|1970= 803
|1980= 2858
|1990= 4837
|2000= 7835
|2010= 10817
|2020= 13020
|align-fn=center
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{Cite web |title=Census of Population and Housing |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html |access-date=June 4, 2016 |publisher=Census.gov}}</ref>
}}

As of the [[census]] of 2000, there were 7,835 people, 3,030 households, and 2,172 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|421.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 3,256 housing units at an average density of {{convert|175.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 94.1% White, 0.2% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.9% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.2% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.1% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 2.6% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.9% from two or more races. 9.8% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race.

There were 3,030 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.3% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.3% were non-families. 23.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.5 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $32,289, and the median income for a family was $35,013. Males had a median income of $27,160 versus $21,667 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $15,555. About 12.6% of families and 15.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 20.2% of those under age 18 and 13.5% of those age 65 or over.

==Education==
Most of Chino Valley is in the [[Chino Valley Unified School District (Arizona)|Chino Valley Unified School District]]. A piece of the town is in the [[Humboldt Unified School District]]<!--UNI 03870-->.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st04_az/schooldistrict_maps/c04025_yavapai/DC20SD_C04025.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Yavapai County, AZ|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|pages=1-2 (PDF pp. 2-3/3)|access-date=2024-12-28}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st04_az/schooldistrict_maps/c04025_yavapai/DC20SD_C04025_SD2MS.txt Text list]  - Includes boundaries of municipalities and CDPs.</ref>

The Chino Valley Unified School District presently operates four school facilities in the Town of Chino Valley. Territorial Early Education Center (Pre-K through Second Grade) and Del Rio Elementary (Third through Fifth Grades) students.

Heritage Middle School educates sixth through eighth graders in the district. Two County Teachers of the Year and Two Channel 3 Silver Apple Teacher award winners are on the HMS faculty.

Chino Valley High School partners with Yavapai College Campus for [[Agribusiness]], Science & Technology, located in Chino Valley, where seniors may jointly enroll in CVHS and Yavapai for advanced study. The school's Aquaculture & Biotech Lab, Greenhouse and Livestock Facilities support the FFA program. CVHS houses five computer lab environments for students plus programs in music and art, and an FBLA program, along with the full component of extracurricular activities and sports programs.

The district operates under the supervision of a five-member governing board and one district superintendent. The district presently employs 7 administrators and 6 directors on a full-time basis, 158 certified teachers and 190 full- and part-time classified employees.

Chino Valley has two charter schools that operate in the town. Mingus Springs is a kindergarten–8th grade school that services over 180 students. Excel Education Centers is a 6th–12th grade school that services over 50 students.

Chino Valley also has a campus of [[Yavapai College]].

==Government==
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{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Title
!Name
|-
| Mayor
| Jack Miller
|-
| Vice Mayor
| Annie Perkins
|-
| Council Member
|Tom Armstrong
|-
|Council Member
|Lon Turner
|-
| Council Member
| Cloyce Kelly
|-
| Council Member
| John McCafferty
|}

==Gallery==
<gallery mode=packed heights=140px>
Chino Valley-Granite Creek Vineyards-Barn-1917.jpg|1917 Granite Creek Vineyards Barn
Chino Valley-Commercial Building-1924.jpg|Abandoned 1919 Latter-day Saints chapel
</gallery>

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==Del Rio Springs==
A private cemetery in Del Rio Springs holds early settlers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Enos |first=Cindy |last2=Helten |first2=Bonnie |date=June 11, 2009 |title=Del Rio Springs Cemetery |url=http://apcrp.org/DEL_RIO_SPRINGS/Del_Rio_Springs_Cem_Mast.htm |website=American Pioneer & Cemetery Research Project |publisher=Neal Du Shane}}</ref> There is a historical marker in Chino Valley which has the following inscription:<ref>{{Cite web |title=Del Rio Springs - Chino Valley - AZ - US |url=https://www.historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HMMBP_del-rio-springs_Chino-Valley-AZ.html}}</ref>
{{Quote box|Del Rio Springs<br />Site of original Camp Whipple established December 1863<br />From January 22 to May 18, 1864 the offices of the Territorial Government of Arizona were operated from tents and log cabins here, before being moved to Prescott the first permanent capital.
}}
[[File:Chino Valley-Del Rio Spring Marker.jpg|thumb|center|Del Rio Springs historic marker]]

==References==
{{reflist}}
* {{Cite web |date=February 12, 2011 |title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990 |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html |access-date=April 23, 2011 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}

==External links==
* [http://www.chinoaz.net/ Chino Valley, AZ]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080513124347/http://www.azjerome.com/pages/chino/Chino-Valley-Arizona.html Chino Valley, Arizona Detailed Profile]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20070620163525/http://www.cvsd.k12.az.us/ Chino Valley Unified School District]
* [http://www.chinovalley.org/ Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce]
* [http://cvrnews.com/ Chino Valley Review]
* [http://prescottenews.com/ Prescott eNews – Original Local News Website]
* [http://cvazhs.org/ Chino Valley Historical Society]

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