Show Low, Arizona
Show Low | |
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City | |
PDT) | |
ZIP Codes | 85901, 85902, 85911 |
Area code | 928 |
FIPS code | 04-66470 |
GNIS ID(s) | 2411895[2] |
Major airport | Show Low Regional Airport |
U.S. Highways | |
State Routes | |
Website | www |
U.S. Decennial Census[3] |
Show Low is a city in
Name and history
According to a legend, the city's
In 2002, a large forest fire, the Rodeo–Chediski Fire, threatened the city and forced an evacuation. The fire was extinguished less than a half mile from the city's border, and Show Low was completely spared. The city is near extensive forests, and is a popular recreational area.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 27.9 square miles (72 km2), of which 27.9 square miles (72 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (0.25%) is water.
Show Low is located roughly 270 miles from both Why and Nothing.[8]
Climate
Winters in Show Low bring highs between 45 °F (7 °C) and 55 °F (13 °C), with lows usually below freezing between November and March, averaging in the 20s December through February, and in the low 30s for November and March.
In the summer, highs in Show Low average approximately 85 °F (29 °C), with an occasional day above 90 °F (32 °C) not uncommon for the city. As the sun sets in the summertime, temperatures plummet dramatically, sometimes upwards of 30 °F (17 °C). This
Show Low has reached below-freezing temperatures every month at least once in its history except July and August, where temperatures have only reached 38 °F (3 °C) and 37 °F (3 °C) respectively.
Show Low has twice reached 100 °F (38 °C), its record high temperature: once on May 31, 1969, and again on July 14, 2003. Show Low's record low temperature of -25 °F (-32 °C) was set on January 8, 1971.
Show Low averages about 15.7 inches (400 mm) of rain per year.
The city has a
Climate data for Show Low Airport, Arizona (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1984–present) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °F (°C) | 69 (21) |
71 (22) |
80 (27) |
84 (29) |
94 (34) |
98 (37) |
100 (38) |
97 (36) |
93 (34) |
85 (29) |
76 (24) |
68 (20) |
100 (38) |
Mean maximum °F (°C) | 59.4 (15.2) |
63.9 (17.7) |
70.9 (21.6) |
77.2 (25.1) |
85.5 (29.7) |
93.3 (34.1) |
94.5 (34.7) |
90.9 (32.7) |
86.9 (30.5) |
79.9 (26.6) |
70.0 (21.1) |
61.4 (16.3) |
95.5 (35.3) |
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 46.0 (7.8) |
51.0 (10.6) |
58.0 (14.4) |
64.9 (18.3) |
73.6 (23.1) |
83.9 (28.8) |
85.3 (29.6) |
82.8 (28.2) |
78.3 (25.7) |
68.1 (20.1) |
56.4 (13.6) |
45.8 (7.7) |
66.2 (19.0) |
Daily mean °F (°C) | 34.8 (1.6) |
38.9 (3.8) |
44.7 (7.1) |
50.9 (10.5) |
59.0 (15.0) |
68.8 (20.4) |
72.2 (22.3) |
70.2 (21.2) |
65.1 (18.4) |
54.3 (12.4) |
43.7 (6.5) |
34.6 (1.4) |
53.1 (11.7) |
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 23.6 (−4.7) |
26.8 (−2.9) |
31.3 (−0.4) |
36.8 (2.7) |
44.5 (6.9) |
53.7 (12.1) |
59.2 (15.1) |
57.7 (14.3) |
52.0 (11.1) |
40.6 (4.8) |
31.0 (−0.6) |
23.4 (−4.8) |
40.1 (4.5) |
Mean minimum °F (°C) | 4.8 (−15.1) |
10.9 (−11.7) |
17.1 (−8.3) |
22.9 (−5.1) |
31.3 (−0.4) |
41.6 (5.3) |
52.2 (11.2) |
50.6 (10.3) |
39.4 (4.1) |
24.4 (−4.2) |
14.0 (−10.0) |
4.9 (−15.1) |
1.6 (−16.9) |
Record low °F (°C) | −14 (−26) |
−11 (−24) |
5 (−15) |
12 (−11) |
23 (−5) |
33 (1) |
40 (4) |
38 (3) |
29 (−2) |
6 (−14) |
1 (−17) |
−22 (−30) |
−22 (−30) |
Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.35 (34) |
1.16 (29) |
0.91 (23) |
0.57 (14) |
0.62 (16) |
0.42 (11) |
2.35 (60) |
2.97 (75) |
1.44 (37) |
1.35 (34) |
1.19 (30) |
1.37 (35) |
15.70 (399) |
Average snowfall inches (cm) | 4.0 (10) |
3.8 (9.7) |
2.3 (5.8) |
1.6 (4.1) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.4 (1.0) |
1.9 (4.8) |
5.4 (14) |
19.4 (49) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 6.9 | 6.5 | 5.7 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 2.9 | 12.9 | 14.9 | 7.4 | 5.6 | 4.7 | 6.5 | 82.4 |
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 2.0 | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 7.8 |
Source: |
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1910 | 201 | — | |
1920 | 258 | 28.4% | |
1930 | 315 | 22.1% | |
1960 | 1,625 | — | |
1970 | 2,129 | 31.0% | |
1980 | 4,298 | 101.9% | |
1990 | 5,019 | 16.8% | |
2000 | 7,695 | 53.3% | |
2010 | 10,660 | 38.5% | |
2020 | 11,732 | 10.1% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[3][11] |
As of the census
There were 2,885 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.6% were non-families. 21.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.2% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $32,356, and the median income for a family was $36,397. Males had a median income of $28,882 versus $24,590 for females. The
Transportation
The city also maintains a minor public transportation operation in conjunction with neighboring Pinetop-Lakeside. Two shuttles service multiple retail, high-traffic, and government offices and also the airport and nearby Hon-Dah casino (57 stops in all)[1]. The city also operates the White Mountain Connection, which serves Pinetop-Lakeside, Taylor, Snowflake, and Holbrook.[13] Mountain Valley Shuttle provides a daily shuttle from Show Low to Phoenix.[14]
Education
Almost all of the city is a part of the Show Low Unified School District. A portion of the city is within the boundaries of the Blue Ridge Unified School District.
Schools that serve the SLUSD portion of the city include Linden Elementary, Nikolaus Homestead Elementary, Whipple Ranch Elementary, White Mountain Institute, Show Low Junior High School, and Show Low High School.
Additionally St. Anthony School (K-8) of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gallup is in Show Low. Circa 2009 it covered to grade 4. As of that time it was adding the 5th grade the following year and adding another grade each year until grade 8.[15]
Show Low is home to one of Northland Pioneer College's four regional campuses, the White Mountain Campus.
Economy
Top employers
According to the city's 2014 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[16] the top employers in the city are:
# | Employer | # of Employees |
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1 | Summit Healthcare Regional Medical Center | 900 |
2 | Walmart | 490 |
3 | Show Low Unified School District | 300 |
4 | Cellular One | 187 |
5 | City of Show Low | 153 |
6 | The Home Depot | 150 |
7 | Citizens Telecommunications Company of the White Mountains | 125 |
8 | Northland Pioneer College | 110 |
9 | Lowe's | 108 |
10 | Tate's Auto Group | 70 |
Notable people
- Doug Mathis, former Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Texas Rangers organization
- Paul Ulibarri, professional disc golfer and 2006 PDGA Amateur Disc Golf World Champion
Nearest cities and towns
References
Schools, Show Low Unified School District Retrieved July 24, 2009
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 29, 2021.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Show Low, Arizona
- ^ a b "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 5, 2014.
- ^ ISBN 9780486483603.
- ^ "Economic Development". Show Low, AZ - Official Website showlowaz.gov. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
- ISBN 978-0-684-81829-0.
- ^ "The Nine Worst Arizona Town Names".
- ^ "NOWData - NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
- ^ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Show Low AP, AZ". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
- ^ "United States Census Bureau QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 24, 2022.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "White Mountain Connection | Show Low, AZ - Official Website". Retrieved January 22, 2020.
- ^ "Mountain Valley Shuttle". Retrieved January 22, 2020.
- ^ "Home". St. Anthony School, Show Low. October 8, 2009. Archived from the original on October 8, 2009. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
- ^ "Comprehensive Annual Financial Report". City of Show Low, Arizona. 2014.