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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
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 as of 2010 Census | 10,660 |
| Seasonal Population Estimate |
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 (2010 ESRI) |
4,368 |
| Median Age (2010 ESRI) |
39.4 |
| Average Home Selling Price (2010 WMAR MLS) |
$215,350 |
| Median Household Income (2010 ESRI) |
$42,858 |
| 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 | 25% |
| City Park | 429 acres |
| Tennis Courts | 4 |
| Golf Courses | 2 public, 3 private |
| Museums | 3 |
| Shopping Centers | 4 |
| Hospital Beds | 100 |
| Hotels | 14 with 700 rooms |
| RV Spaces | 1,400 |
| Conference Facilities | 7 |
| Outdoor Amphitheaters | 4 |
| Office Complexes | 20 |
| Industrial Parks | 3 |
| Major Industries | Tourism, Recreation, Light Manufacturing, Forest Products, Medical Services, Aviation |
| Fire Stations | 2 |
| Police Stations | 1 |
| City Employees | 120 |
| Airport | 2 Runways |
| Radio Stations | 6 |
| Newspapers | 2 |
| Television Stations | 2 |