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Prescott Valley, AZ

Prescott Valley is a town located in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States, approximately 8 miles (13 km) east of Prescott. According to the 2020 United States Census, Prescott Valley has a population of 46,785 residents.

Prescott Valley's Fitzmaurice Ruins contain artifacts from the early Mountain Patayan people who inhabited the area some 1,400 years ago. The Walker Party discovered gold along Lynx Creek in 1863. The Lynx Creek placers went on to produce a recorded 29,000 troy ounces (900 kg) of gold. Estimates of actual production range up to 80,000 troy ounces (2,500 kg), which would be worth about $138 million at 2020 prices.

Prescott Valley (locally, PV) is located in central Arizona approximately 85 miles (137 km) north of Phoenix at 5,100 feet (1,600 m). elevation. PV has good access to Arizona State Route 89, SR-89A, and SR-69, connecting to Interstates 17 and 40. Air service is available at Ernest A. Love Field, approximately 8 miles (13 km) northwest.

According to the 2020 census, there were 46,785 people and 21,276 households residing in the town. The racial makeup of the town was 78.7% non-Hispanic White, 0.9% Black or African American, 1.3% American Indian, 1.6% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander and 10.4% from two or more races. 19.3% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

As of 2020, there were 19,357 households and the average household size was 2.37. The median income for a household in the Town was $60,033 and the per capita income for the town was $30,686. About 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line.

Prescott Valley, AZ assists its residents through health and wellness facilities and services. Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is a full-service hospital providing comprehensive medical services including emergency care, surgery, cardiology, oncology, and rehabilitation. Mountain Valley Regional Rehabilitation Hospital specializes in rehabilitation services for patients recovering from strokes, injuries, surgeries, and other medical conditions. Arizona Spine and Joint Hospital focuses on orthopedic and spine care, offering surgical and non-surgical treatments for musculoskeletal conditions. Synergy Wellness Center provides holistic wellness services such as acupuncture, massage therapy, yoga classes, and meditation sessions. Prescott Health and Wellness offers a range of wellness programs including fitness classes, aquatic therapy, nutrition counseling, and wellness education workshops. The Spa at Talking Stick Resort provides a relaxing retreat with amenities such as steam rooms, saunas, and relaxation lounges.

Top sites in Prescott Valley, AZ are Phippen Museum, Sharlot Hall Museum, and Highlands Center for Natural History. 

Population: 51,440 (2024). Area code: 928. ZIP codes: 86312, 86314, 86315. Elevation: 5,026ft. Area: 40.47 sq mi (104.80 km2)

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What is the history of Prescott Valley, AZ?

Prescott Valley, formerly known as Lonesome Valley, was settled by ranchers in the 1880s, raising beef to supply the miners and new settlers. The Fain family, pioneer ranchers, still ranch in the valley. Thomas Gibson Barlow-Massicks arrived in the area in the early 1890s and built the historic "castle" that still stands in Fain Park. Massicks had a hydraulic gold mining operation in Lynx Creek Canyon and built the company mining camp of Massicks, Arizona just east of his Victorian home, the castle. In the mid-1960s, Prescott Valley Incorporated, a real-estate company from Phoenix, purchased land in an area 10 miles east of Prescott known as Lonesome Valley.

Why move to Prescott Valley, AZ?

Prescott is the ideal place to live for those who enjoy spending time outdoors. Enjoy year-round hiking, mountain biking, fishing, golf, kayaking, rock climbing, and more. Rich in history and also known as the “antique capital of Arizona,” Prescott offers a variety of attractions for all ages and interests. Each year, Prescott attracts new families, students, or retirees looking for a relaxing way of life, and they are welcomed into “Everybody’s Hometown” with open arms and friendly smiles.

What is the difference between Prescott Valley, AZ and Prescott, AZ?

Prescott Valley is about 8 miles east of Prescott and is one of the fastest-growing communities in Arizona. Prescott Valley is nestled between the breathtaking Bradshaw Mountains to the south and the picturesque Mingus Mountains to the northeast. A wide open valley spanning about 37 square miles, Prescott Valley is many visitors' introduction to the Prescott area as you approach the cities on Highway 69 from the east. A recognizably newer part of the area, Prescott Valley boasts a hip-happening entertainment district, loads of convenient shopping, restaurants, theaters and major events centers.

Sources

Town of Prescott Valley

Wikipedia

Allied

Prescott

Phippen Museum

Sharlot Hall Museum

Highlands Center for Natural History

Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) 

Mountain Valley Regional Rehabilitation Hospital 

Arizona Spine and Joint Hospital 

Synergy Wellness Center 

Prescott Health and Wellness 

The Spa at Talking Stick Resort 

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