Explore: The Fort Apache Timber Region
Towns: Whiteriver, Fort Apache. Also known locally: Canyon Day, Carrizo, Cedar Creek, East Fork, Fort Apache Indian Reservation, Rainbow City, Seven Mile
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Living here
The Fort Apache Timber Region is a younger community than the county, with housing costs well below the area. Homes here are mostly lived in year-round. Most people get to work in under 20 minutes.
- Younger community
- Lower-cost housing
- Year-round community
- Short commutes
See the numbers
| The Fort Apache Timber Region | The Fort Apache High-Country | The Show Low District | The Vernon District | Navajo County | Arizona | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,157 | 1,436 ± 452 | 30,978 | 1,278 ± 377 | 107,744 | 7,268,175 |
| Median age | ≈ 29.3 | 24.2 ± 4.2 | ≈ 51.9 | 57.0 ± 11.1 | 39.4 ± 0.4 | 38.8 ± 0.1 |
| Median household income | ≈ $41,554 | $62,813 ± $20,747 | ≈ $60,255 | $63,582 ± $15,140 | $52,752 ± $2,280 | $76,872 ± $414 |
| Median home value | ≈ $82,590 | — | ≈ $273,514 | $236,200 ± $98,821 | $186,100 ± $13,774 | $358,900 ± $1,200 |
| Median rent | ≈ $591 | $813 | ≈ $1,018 | — | $832 | $1,431 |
| Seasonal / second homes | 3% | 13% | 34% | 20% | 23% | 6% |
| Commute under 20 minutes | 61% | 32% | 54% | 9% | 58% | 40% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7% | 8% | 28% | 29% | 18% | 33% |
| Unemployment | 9% | 6% | 6% | 6% | 9% | 5% |
| Below poverty line | 43% | 24% | 12% | 21% | 25% | 13% |
| Housing units | 3,509 | 371 | 23,172 | 759 | 56,946 | 3,142,443 |
| Top industries | Education, health care & social assistance 47% Public administration 13% Arts, recreation, lodging & food 11% | Arts, recreation, lodging & food 39% Education, health care & social assistance 38% Retail 9% | Education, health care & social assistance 26% Retail 17% Construction 12% | Transportation, warehousing & utilities 27% Public administration 21% Professional & administrative services 19% | Education, health care & social assistance 33% Retail 13% Arts, recreation, lodging & food 10% | Education, health care & social assistance 22% Professional & administrative services 13% Retail 12% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B01002, B19013, B17001, B15003, B23025, B25001, B25004, B25077, B25064, B08303, C24050). ZIP figures are for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas; ± is the 90% margin of error. Small areas can have wide margins of error. ≈ marks medians combined across ZIP areas (population-weighted).
Support & wellness
Care, recovery, food, family and community resources in this area.
Mental health & recovery · 3
Family & youth · 1
Seniors & veterans · 1
Community & wellness · 1
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Public campgrounds, recreation areas and visitor centers nearby.
Woodland Lake 2 places · 23 mi
- Park Boating SiteUSDA Forest Service · 23 mi
- Park Picnic SiteUSDA Forest Service · 23 mi
White Mtn 3 places · 31 mi
- Reservoir Nw Parking Info Site/fee StationUSDA Forest Service · 31 mi
- Res North Pkg Info Site/fee StationUSDA Forest Service · 31 mi
- Res East Pkg Info Site/fee StationUSDA Forest Service · 31 mi
Fool Hollow 4 places · 32 mi
- Day Use Area Group Picnic SiteUSDA Forest Service · 32 mi
- West Launch Boating SiteUSDA Forest Service · 33 mi
- Lake Recreation Area CampgroundUSDA Forest Service · 33 mi
- East Launch Boating SiteUSDA Forest Service · 33 mi
Big Lake 4 places · 33 mi
- South Cove Boating SiteUSDA Forest Service · 33 mi
- Railroad Cove Boating SiteUSDA Forest Service · 33 mi
- - North Shore Boating Day Use Area PicnicUSDA Forest Service · 33 mi
- Boating/ Launch Site Boating SiteUSDA Forest Service · 34 mi
Crescent Lake 3 places · 34 mi
- Dam Area Boating SiteUSDA Forest Service · 34 mi
- Point Area Fishing SiteUSDA Forest Service · 34 mi
- West Side (store Area) Boating SiteUSDA Forest Service · 34 mi
Lakes & water 3
- Alchesay-Williams Creek National Fish Hatchery ComplexInterpretive Programs · Fish and Wildlife Service · 23 mi
- Scott Reservoir Boating SiteUSDA Forest Service · 26 mi
- Lee Valley Reservoir Boating SiteUSDA Forest Service · 30 mi
Trails & trailheads 10
- Billy Creek TrailheadHiking · USDA Forest Service · 23 mi
- Big Springs TrailheadHiking · USDA Forest Service · 23 mi
- Lake Mountain TrailheadHiking · USDA Forest Service · 28 mi
- Panorama TrailheadHiking · USDA Forest Service · 28 mi
- Sunrise TrailheadHiking · USDA Forest Service · 30 mi
- Butler Canyon TrailheadUSDA Forest Service · 32 mi
- Lightning Ridge TrailheadHiking · USDA Forest Service · 32 mi
- Land Of The Pioneers TrailheadHiking · USDA Forest Service · 33 mi
- Railroad Cove TrailheadHiking · USDA Forest Service · 33 mi
- West Fork Of Black River TrailheadHiking · USDA Forest Service · 33 mi
Campgrounds 8
- Camp Tatiyee Organization SiteUSDA Forest Service · 26 mi
- Camp Grace Organization SiteUSDA Forest Service · 26 mi
- Brown Creek CampgroundCampground · USDA Forest Service · 29 mi
- WinnCampground · USDA Forest Service · 31 mi
- CutthroatCampground · USDA Forest Service · 33 mi
- Apache Trout CampgroundCampground · USDA Forest Service · 33 mi
- GraylingCampground · USDA Forest Service · 34 mi
- BrookcharCampground · USDA Forest Service · 34 mi
Wilderness & forests 1
- Davis DamRecreation area · Bureau of Reclamation · 19 mi
Visitor centers 1
- Lakeside Ranger DistrictBiking · USDA Forest Service · 24 mi
Other public places 1
- Sheeps Crossing Point Pkg Interpretive Site (minor)USDA Forest Service · 31 mi
Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB). Check hours, fees and permits with the managing agency before you go.
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