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Wickenburg Arizona
History of Wickenburg
Wickenburg fills an illustrious chapter in the history of Arizona and the
West. Though only 54 miles away from the hustle and bustle of modern
Phoenix, Arizona's most western community hearkens back to a different
time and place.
Nature graced Wickenburg with a gentle magic. Resting on the northern edge
of the Sonoran Desert, just below Arizona's mountainous country, the
Wickenburg area abounds in natural beauty. While the area's geological
treasures attracted the miners from around the world, the Hassayampa River
flood plain provided fertile soil for farming and ranching.
For centuries, the western Yavapai (or Tolkapaya as they called
themselves), made the banks of this oasis their home, irrigating their
crops of corn, beans, squash, and tobacco with river water. They named
this place Haseyamo, "following the water as far as it goes," from which
the word Hassayampa derived.
Though within the claimed territories of both, the Spanish Empire nor the
Mexican Republic ever extended their authority this far north. However,
Hispanic culture and trade did reach the Yavapai who were nicknamed the
Cruzados because they wore their unusually long bangs in what the Spanish
thought was the shape of a cross.
In the early 1820's, stalwart hunters and trappers explored the Hassayampa
River in search of beavers, whose pelts were sold to hat makers back east
and in Europe. Their reports helped pique American interest in the West.
The Wickenburg area and much of the West became part of the United States
following the Mexican American War in 1848.
An 1862 gold strike on the Colorado River near the present-day Yuma
inspired hardy prospectors and miners, predominantly from California and
Mexico, to search for minerals throughout central Arizona. The names of
these Argonauts now grace many of the surrounding geographic landmarks,
including the Weaver Mountains and Peeples Valley.
Among the gold searches was the adventurer, Henry Wickenburg. He came from
far-off lands, lured by the dream of abundant gold. His quest was rewarded
by the discovery of the Vulture Mine, where over $30 million in gold has
been dug from the ground. Throughout the foothills surrounding Wickenburg
are relics of other mines that stand as a tribute to the pioneer miner and
prospector. The mining lore of the region, past and present, adds much to
the charm of the area.
Ranchers and farmers who built homes along the fertile plain of the
Hassayampa River accompanied the miners. Many of the resourceful and
committed settlers came from Sonora, Mexico, giving this area the
distinction of being the northern edge of the Hispanic ranching frontier.
Together with Henry Wickenburg and the miners, they helped found the young
community of Wickenburg in 1863.
The infant town went through many trials and tribulations in those first
decades, surviving Indian wars, mine closures, desperadoes, drought, and a
disastrous flood in 1890 when the Walnut Creek Dam burst, killing nearly
70. Through it all, the town continued to grow. Its prosperity was insured
with the coming of the railroad in 1895. The historic depot still stands
today as the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce and Visitor's Center.
Along the town's main historic district, early businesses built beautiful
structures that still grace Wickenburg's downtown area. The abundant clean
air and wide-open spaces attracted a whole new and exciting aspect of the
Wickenburg neighborhood. Guest ranches offered a unique western experience
to tourists who fell in love with the West. The Bar FX Ranch became the
first true guest ranch in 1923, followed by the Remudas, Kay El Bar,
Rancho de los Caballeros, and Flying E ranches, just to mention a few. The
construction of the Phoenix to California highway (Highway 60) brought
even more tourists, making Wickenburg the Dude Ranch Capital of the World.
Today, some of these ranches still offer their unique brand of Western
hospitality.
The Hassayampa community became a vital contributor to America's patriotic
war effort during World War II when the U.S. Army trained thousands of men
to fly gliders at a newly constructed airfield west of Wickenburg. After
the War, modern pioneers and home builders developed Wickenburg into a
splendid American community. Wickenburg of today is a modern town with
over 600 businesses providing a full range of services, shopping
conveniences, specialty shops and galleries for gifts of western
distinction.
The western ambience, however, still thrives. The town has cherished the
best traditions of its colorful early days. Through annual events such as
Gold Rush Days, and the famous DC Ride, organizations such as the
Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce and the Desert Caballeros, and the
determination and hard work of its citizens, Wickenburg is committed to
preserving the best traditions of the Old West. Come discover Wickenburg's
historic downtown. Discover the Jail Tree where townspeople chained
lawbreakers in the old days. Discover the natural beauty and the legend of
the Hassayampa River. You're sure to find it all "Out Wickenburg Way!"
Wickenburg, a high desert town with 5,082 residents, is just 60 miles
northwest of Phoenix in the northern reaches of the great southwest’s
Sonoran Desert. Our Town is noted for its clean air, good country living,
western hospitality and all-around high quality of life. Winters are
generally cool and dry, which leads to an annual population increase of
2,500 "snow birds" every autumn. Summers are hot, but it’s a dry heat and
locals enjoy the laid back atmosphere the warm weather brings with it.
Wickenburg is renowned for its guest ("dude") ranches and tourism support
businesses. It is home to two nationally known behavioral health treatment
facilities and several manufacturing plants. Annual events include Gold
Rush Days, the Blue Grass Festival, the Desert Caballeros Ride and Fiesta
Septiembre.
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Wickenburg is located in Maricopa County northwest of Phoenix along US
Highway 60 near Lake Pleasant and the Agua Fria River. The population
estimate for July 1, 1998 was 5,366, an increase of 851 since 1990.
Wickenburg, a high desert town just 60 miles northwest of Phoenix.
Wickenburg is well known for its guest ("dude") ranches and tourism support
businesses. It is home to two nationally known behavioral health treatment
facilities and several manufacturing plants. Annual events include Gold Rush
Days, the Blue Grass Festival, the Desert Caballeros Ride and Fiesta
Septiembre.
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Current weather forecast for Wickenburg, AZ
Population (year 2000): 5,082
Males: 2,395 (47.1%), Females: 2,687 (52.9%)
Elevation: 2903 feet
County: Maricopa
Land area: 11.5 square miles
Zip codes: 85390, 85358.
Median resident age: 48.4 years
Median household income: $31,716
Median house value: $150,100
Races in Wickenburg:
White Non-Hispanic (85.8%)
Hispanic (11.0%)
Other race (4.5%)
American Indian (2.0%)
Two or more races (1.8%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in
other races)
Ancestries: German (19.4%), Irish (14.3%), English (13.9%), Italian
(7.8%), United States (5.3%), Polish (3.9%).
For population 25 years and over in Wickenburg town, Arizona
High school or higher: 80.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.7%
Unemployed: 2.1%
Mean travel time to work: 17.6 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Wickenburg town, Arizona
Never married: 18.3%
Now married: 58.5%
Separated: 0.8%
Widowed: 10.2%
Divorced: 12.3%
9.3% Foreign born (6.5% Latin America, 1.1% Europe).
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Peoria, AZ (40.5 miles, pop. 108,364).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Glendale, AZ (46.1 miles, pop. 218,812).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (55.1 miles, pop.
1,321,045).
Nearest cities: Congress, AZ (14.2 miles), Surprise, AZ (32.4 miles), Sun
City West, AZ (33.7 miles), Buckeye, AZ (38.1 miles), El Mirage, AZ (38.6
miles), Sun City, AZ (40.2 miles), Youngtown, AZ (40.2 miles), Peoria, AZ
(40.5 miles).
Area code: 928
Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services
(22.8%), Arts,entertainment,recreation,accommodation and food services
(14.7%), Construction (10.8%).
Crime in Wickenburg (2001):
0 murders (0.0 per 100,000)
0 rapes (0.0 per 100,000)
0 robberies (0.0 per 100,000)
10 assaults (196.8 per 100,000)
53 burglaries (1042.9 per 100,000)
126 larceny counts (2479.3 per 100,000)
22 auto thefts (432.9 per 100,000)
City-data.com crime index = 246.2 (higher means more crime, US average =
330.6)
Average weather in Wickenburg, Arizona
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average temp. (°F) 49.5 53.0 57.0 63.2 71.2 80.6 87.2 86.1 79.3 68.0 55.9
49.4
High temperature (°F) 66.4 70.2 74.5 82.8 91.5 102.1 105.6 103.5 98.0 87.2
74.4 66.9
Low temperature (°F) 32.6 35.7 39.4 43.5 50.8 59.0 68.7 68.6 60.6 48.7
37.3 31.9
Precipitation (in) 1.4 1.5 1.6 0.5 0.3 0.1 1.2 1.8 1.3 0.7 0.9 1.0
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Normal climate in Wickenburg, Arizona
Based on data reported by main weather stations
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Days with precip. 4 4 4 2 1 1 5 5 3 3 2 4
Wind speed (mph) 5.4 5.9 6.7 7.0 7.1 6.8 7.1 6.6 6.3 5.9 5.5 5.3
Morning humidity (%) 64 60 57 43 36 31 45 52 50 50 57 65
Afternoon humidity (%) 33 28 25 18 15 13 21 24 24 23 28 34
Sunshine (%) 78 80 84 89 93 94 84 84 89 88 83 77
Days clear of clouds 14 13 14 17 21 23 16 17 22 20 18 15
Partly cloudy days 7 7 8 7 7 5 10 10 5 6 6 6
Cloudy days 10 9 8 6 3 2 4 4 3 4 6 9
Snowfall (in) 1.1 1.0 1.2 0.5 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.5 0.9
Hospital/medical center in Wickenburg:
WICKENBURG REGIONAL HOSPITAL (520 ROSE LANE)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Wickenburg:
DEL E WEBB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 33 miles; SUN CITY WEST, AZ)
WALTER O BOSWELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 41 miles; SUN CITY, AZ)
THUNDERBIRD SAMARITAN HOSP & HLTH CTR (about 46 miles; GLENDALE, AZ)
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Wickenburg:
LUKE AFB (about 40 miles; GLENDALE, AZ; ID: LUF)
ERNEST A. LOVE FIELD (about 53 miles; PRESCOTT, AZ; ID: PRC)
PHOENIX SKY HARBOR INTL (about 64 miles; PHOENIX, AZ; ID: PHX)
Other public-use airports nearest to Wickenburg:
WICKENBURG MUNI (about 3 miles; WICKENBURG, AZ; ID: E25)
FOREPAUGH (about 17 miles; WICKENBURG, AZ; ID: 44E)
PLEASANT VALLEY (about 37 miles; PEORIA, AZ; ID: P48)
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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wickenburg:
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY-WEST (about 46 miles; Glendale, AZ; FT
enrollment: 3,334)
YAVAPAI COLLEGE (about 48 miles; PRESCOTT, AZ; FT enrollment: 3,415)
GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 48 miles; GLENDALE, AZ; FT enrollment:
9,981)
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY (about 54 miles; PHOENIX, AZ; FT enrollment:
2,207)
UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE INC (about 54 miles; PHOENIX, AZ; FT
enrollment: 2,091)
DEVRY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (about 54 miles; PHOENIX, AZ; FT enrollment:
3,165)
PHOENIX COLLEGE (about 56 miles; PHOENIX, AZ; FT enrollment: 5,911)
Public high school in Wickenburg:
WICKENBURG HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 598; Location: 1090 SOUTH VULTURE MINE
ROAD; Grades: 09 - 12)
Public primary/middle schools in Wickenburg:
VULTURE PEAK SCHOOL (Students: 311; Location: 925 S VULTURE MINE RD;
Grades: 04 - 08)
MACLENNAN SCHOOL (Students: 248; Location: 260 W YAVAPAI ST; Grades: PK -
03)
WICKENBURG ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 33; Location: 920 S VULTURE
MINE RD; Grades: 06 - 12)
Private primary/middle schools in Wickenburg:
WICKENBURG CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 64; Location: 479 VILLA SERENO DR;
Grades: KG - 8)
GOSPEL OUTREACH CHRISTIAN SCH (Students: 13; Location: 515 W WICKENBURG
WAY; Grades: PK - 11)
Library in Wickenburg:
WICKENBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $213,159; Location: 164 EAST
APACHE STREET; 40,874 books; 1,358 audio materials; 1,150 video materials;
30 serial subscriptions)
Wickenburg compared to Arizona state average:
Median household income below state average.
Median house value below state average.
Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
Median age significantly above state average.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
Length of stay since moving in below state average.
Number of college students below state average.
Population density significantly below state average.
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Strongest AM radio stations in Wickenburg:
KMIA (710 AM; 50 kW; BLACK CANYON CITY, AZ; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS,
LLC)
KBSZ (1250 AM; 0 kW; WICKENBURG, AZ; Owner: RICHARD A. & JOANN R.
PETERSON, JOINT TENANTS)
KPXQ (1360 AM; 50 kW; GLENDALE, AZ; Owner: COMMON GROUND BROADCASTING,
INC.)
KFNX (1100 AM; 50 kW; CAVE CREEK, AZ; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING
CO., INC.)
KMIK (1580 AM; 50 kW; TEMPE, AZ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
KXEM (1010 AM; 15 kW; TOLLESON, AZ; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL ENTERPRISES OF
PHOENIX, INC.)
KFNN (1510 AM; 22 kW; MESA, AZ; Owner: CRC BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
KFLT (830 AM; 50 kW; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: FAMILY LIFE B/CING SYSTEM, INC.)
KTAR (620 AM; 5 kW; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
KFYI (550 AM; 5 kW; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
KGME (910 AM; 5 kW; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
KASA (1540 AM; 10 kW; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: KASA RADIO HOGAR, INC.)
KMYL (1190 AM; 5 kW; TOLLESON, AZ; Owner: INTERSTATE B/C SYSTEM OF AZ,
INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Wickenburg:
KSWG (94.1 FM; WICKENBURG, AZ; Owner: CIRCLE S BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
KHOV-FM (105.3 FM; WICKENBURG, AZ; Owner: HBC LICENSE CORPORATION)
KLNZ (103.5 FM; GLENDALE, AZ; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
KBAQ (89.5 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: MARICOPA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DISTRICT)
KHOV-FM1 (105.3 FM; CONSTELLATION, AZ; Owner: HBC LICENSE CORPORATION)
K246AA (97.1 FM; PRESCOTT, AZ; Owner: LERNER FILM & TAPE PROD., INC.)
KOMR (106.3 FM; SUN CITY, AZ; Owner: HBC LICENSE CORPORATION)
K223AG (92.5 FM; PRESCOTT, AZ; Owner: LERNER FILM & TAPE PROD., INC.)
KNAQ (89.3 FM; PRESCOTT, AZ; Owner: NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY)
K207BR (89.3 FM; PRESCOTT, AZ; Owner: NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY)
KAHM (102.1 FM; PRESCOTT, AZ; Owner: SOUTHWEST FM BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
KKLD (98.3 FM; PRESCOTT VALLEY, AZ; Owner: W. GRANT HAFLEY)
KGCB (90.9 FM; PRESCOTT, AZ; Owner: GRAND CANYON BROADCASTERS, INC.)
K201CQ (88.1 FM; PRESCOTT, AZ; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
KZGL (95.9 FM; COTTONWOOD, AZ; Owner: YAVAPAI BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
KMLE (107.9 FM; CHANDLER, AZ; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
KPPV (106.7 FM; PRESCOTT VALLEY, AZ; Owner: PRESCOTT VALLEY BROADCASTING
CO. INC)
KNOT-FM (99.1 FM; PRESCOTT, AZ; Owner: PAYNE-PRESCOTT BROADCASTING
COMPANY)
TV broadcast stations around Wickenburg:
K30EP (Channel 30; WICKENBURG, AZ; Owner: NORMAN ROBERT SHARPE)
KAET (Channel 8; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS
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