What's Happening in Navajo County, Arizona?

Navajo County Arizona is experiencing a very high, steady growth rate. 2000 census, Navajo County's population increased by more than 25% in just 10 years! Now, current numbers show that it is on pace to reach similar growth numbers in the 2010 census. More and more people are moving to Navajo County to escape the valley heat, own a retirement home, and enjoy the natural beauty. Here is an excerpt from a recent article in the Arizona Republic.
Down in the Valley, the Valley so low; hang your head over and hear people go - to Pinal County, or up to more-temperate areas of the state.
More Valley residents than ever are waltzing off to that tune to live in Arizona counties with amenities ranging from affordable housing to peaceful retirement, and cooler climes to wide-open spaces.

County Profile!

The county is divided into two distinct parts by the Mogollon Rim.
The high country in the northern part of the county is arid and desert-like with mesas and plateaus.
The southern part is a rugged mountainous area, and is heavily wooded with pinon, juniper, and ponderosa pines.
The Interstate 40 corridor communities of Holbrook and Winslow in the county's center are areas of growth tied to the cross-country transportation route.
The county's southern half is characterized by dynamic growth related to tourism and an increased demand for housing.
Principal industries are tourism, coal mining, manufacturing, timbering and ranching.
Activities include: Horseback riding, snow skiing/snowboarding, museums, cultural events, fishing, hunting, golfing, and boating.

Local Hot Spots

Pinetop-Lakeside

Is a part of the dynamic economic development of Arizona.
It offers many resources such as pollution free air, plentiful clean water, forest products, abundant recreational activities, access to major metropolitan areas, a refreshing four-season climate, and a well-planned rural business atmosphere to serve the needs of the people in its region.

Show Low

Show Low is the commercial and tourism hub of the White Mountains.
Offers many year round recreational opportunities and points of scenic interest.
The Apache Sitgreaves National Forest with 58 campgrounds, trails, and pristine lakes surround the city.
The scenic White Mountain and Mogollon Rim areas are nearby for campers and fishermen.

Sunrise Ski Resort

Less than an hour from Show Low and Pinetop-Lakeside.
65 runs over three mountains, separate snowboarding area, cross country ski trails, and a special children's area make this resort one of the most popular in the southwest.
Owned and operated by the White Mountain Apache Tribe, the high speed quad chairlifts, with a capacity in excess of 16,000 skiers per hour, are also open during the spring months for scenic viewing.
Petrified Forest National Park
Less than an hours' drive north of St. Johns is the internationally famous Petrified Forest National Park.
The largest park where visitors can walk among giant fallen petrified wood.