Chino Valley

History

Chino Valley is the site of the first Territorial Capital of Arizona. The capital moved to Prescott, away, in 1864. U.S. Army Cavalry Lt. 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 was established. In 1923, the activities of Jerome Junction were absorbed by Chino Valley. In 1960, Chino Valley's population was estimated as 50 residents. The town of Chino Valley was incorporated in 1970. The town is in north-central Arizona, on state Highway 89, north of Prescott and south of Ash Fork, which is on Interstate 40. Chino Valley is at an elevation of about .

Geography

Chino Valley is located adjacent the southeast terminus of Chino Valley, approximately south of 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 , all land. Chino Valley has a cool semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk). Its high altitude and valley location nakes it both cooler and drier than other parts of Yavapai County.

Race & ethnicity

Largest nearby schools

• Chino Valley High School
  High · CHINO VALLEY · 789 students · 27.2:1 ratio
• Territorial Early Childhood Center
  Elementary · CHINO VALLEY · 634 students · 21.9:1 ratio
• Coyote Springs Elementary School
  Elementary · Prescott Valley · 592 students · 18.5:1 ratio
• Heritage Middle School
  Middle · CHINO VALLEY · 536 students · 22.3:1 ratio
• Granville Elementary School
  Elementary · Prescott Valley · 514 students · 18.4:1 ratio
• Del Rio Elementary School
  Elementary · CHINO VALLEY · 479 students · 19.2:1 ratio
• Tri-City College Prep
  High · PRESCOTT · 256 students
• Mingus Springs Charter School
  Elementary · CHINO VALLEY · 156 students