City Profile

About the City

Show Low’s major economic influences are tourism and regional service provision. The city has no property tax, no bed tax, and the sales tax rate is among the lowest in Arizona. The City Council has committed to taking a proactive approach in managing the growth of the community while maintaining the high quality of life enjoyed by its residents.

 

For More Information

The growth is administered by the Planning and Zoning Department of the City.  Assistance is also available through the Arizona Commerce Authority.  Anyone interested in pursuing economic development opportunities should call 928-532-4124 or visit the Economic Development Department.


Facts & Figures

City Fact

Details

Incorporated as a City

1953

County

Navajo County

Elevation Above Sea Level

6,412 feet

Population (Est. 2022)

12,132

Seasonal Population Estimate (White Mountains area)

30,000

Land Area

65 square miles

Miles of Streets

182

Average Minimum Temperature

37.6 degrees

Average Maximum Temperature

65.9 degrees

Annual Precipitation

17.2 inches

Number of Households (2023; Zip Code 85901)

8,142

Median Age (2023; Zip Code 85901)

41.5

Average Home Sales Price (2022; Zip Code 85901)

$340,113

Median Household Income (2023; Zip Code 85901)

$63,987

Community College

1

High School: Grades 9 - 12

1

Junior High School: Grades 6 - 8

1

Primary Schools: Grades K - 5

2

Charter Schools: Grades K - 12

2

Charter School: Grades K - 6

1

College Graduates; AA Degree or Higher (2023; Zip Code 85901)

33.2%

City Parks

176 acres

Tennis Courts

4

Pickleball Courts

7

Golf Courses

7 in White Mountains area; 3 public, 4 private

Museums

3

Shopping Centers

5

Hospital Beds

101

Hotels

14 with 830 rooms

RV Spaces

1,650

Conference Facilities

9

Outdoor Amphitheaters

4

Office Complexes

20

Industrial Parks

3

Major Industries

Tourism, Light Manufacturing, Forest Products, Medical Services, Aviation and Entrepreneurship.

Fire Stations

5

Police Stations

1

City Employees

178

Airport

2 Runways

Radio Stations

8

Newspapers

1

Television Stations

1