Explore: The Fort Apache High-Country
Towns: Mcnary. Also known locally: Fort Apache Indian Reservation, Hawley Lake, Hon-Dah, Sunrise, White Mountain Apache Tribe
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Living here
The Fort Apache High-Country is a younger community than the county, with housing costs somewhat above the area. It is a mix of year-round residents and seasonal homes. Longer commutes are common.
- Younger community
- Higher-cost housing
- Mixed year-round & seasonal
- Longer commutes
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| The Fort Apache High-Country | The Vernon District | The Show Low District | The Fort Apache Timber Region | Apache County | Arizona | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,436 ± 452 | 1,278 ± 377 | 30,978 | 11,157 | 65,680 | 7,268,175 |
| Median age | 24.2 ± 4.2 | 57.0 ± 11.1 | ≈ 51.9 | ≈ 29.3 | 36.2 ± 0.3 | 38.8 ± 0.1 |
| Median household income | $62,813 ± $20,747 | $63,582 ± $15,140 | ≈ $60,255 | ≈ $41,554 | $40,338 ± $2,657 | $76,872 ± $414 |
| Median home value | — | $236,200 ± $98,821 | ≈ $273,514 | ≈ $82,590 | $68,500 ± $5,629 | $358,900 ± $1,200 |
| Median rent | $813 | — | ≈ $1,018 | ≈ $591 | $647 | $1,431 |
| Seasonal / second homes | 13% | 20% | 34% | 3% | 15% | 6% |
| Commute under 20 minutes | 32% | 9% | 54% | 61% | 48% | 40% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8% | 29% | 28% | 7% | 15% | 33% |
| Unemployment | 6% | 6% | 6% | 9% | 10% | 5% |
| Below poverty line | 24% | 21% | 12% | 43% | 31% | 13% |
| Housing units | 371 | 759 | 23,172 | 3,509 | 29,001 | 3,142,443 |
| Top industries | Arts, recreation, lodging & food 39% Education, health care & social assistance 38% Retail 9% | Transportation, warehousing & utilities 27% Public administration 21% Professional & administrative services 19% | Education, health care & social assistance 26% Retail 17% Construction 12% | Education, health care & social assistance 47% Public administration 13% Arts, recreation, lodging & food 11% | Education, health care & social assistance 40% Public administration 11% Retail 9% | 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.
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Public campgrounds, recreation areas and visitor centers nearby.
Woodland Lake 2 places · 7 mi
- Park Picnic SiteUSDA Forest Service · 7 mi
- Park Boating SiteUSDA Forest Service · 7 mi
Fool Hollow 4 places · 18 mi
- Lake Recreation Area CampgroundUSDA Forest Service · 18 mi
- Day Use Area Group Picnic SiteUSDA Forest Service · 18 mi
- West Launch Boating SiteUSDA Forest Service · 19 mi
- East Launch Boating SiteUSDA Forest Service · 19 mi
White Mtn 3 places · 20 mi
- Reservoir Nw Parking Info Site/fee StationUSDA Forest Service · 20 mi
- Res North Pkg Info Site/fee StationUSDA Forest Service · 20 mi
- Res East Pkg Info Site/fee StationUSDA Forest Service · 21 mi
River Reservoir 2 places · 24 mi
- - Main Boating SiteUSDA Forest Service · 24 mi
- South Fishing SiteUSDA Forest Service · 24 mi
South Fork 2 places · 25 mi
- TrailheadUSDA Forest Service · 25 mi
- Day Use AreaUSDA Forest Service · 25 mi
Lakes & water 6
- Alchesay-Williams Creek National Fish Hatchery ComplexInterpretive Programs · Fish and Wildlife Service · 6 mi
- Scott Reservoir Boating SiteUSDA Forest Service · 9 mi
- Lee Valley Reservoir Boating SiteUSDA Forest Service · 22 mi
- Benny Creek Group AreaCampground · USDA Forest Service · 23 mi
- Bunch Reservoir Boating SitePicnicking · USDA Forest Service · 23 mi
- Tunnel Reservoir Boating SiteUSDA Forest Service · 24 mi
Trails & trailheads 10
- Billy Creek TrailheadHiking · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi
- Lake Mountain TrailheadHiking · USDA Forest Service · 8 mi
- Big Springs TrailheadHiking · USDA Forest Service · 8 mi
- Panorama TrailheadHiking · USDA Forest Service · 10 mi
- Land Of The Pioneers TrailheadHiking · USDA Forest Service · 12 mi
- Sunrise TrailheadHiking · USDA Forest Service · 19 mi
- Butler Canyon TrailheadUSDA Forest Service · 21 mi
- West Fork Of The Little Colorado TrailheadBiking · USDA Forest Service · 23 mi
- Bulter Canyon TrailheadHiking · USDA Forest Service · 23 mi
- Lightning Ridge TrailheadHiking · USDA Forest Service · 26 mi
Campgrounds 6
- Brown Creek CampgroundCampground · USDA Forest Service · 8 mi
- Camp Tatiyee Organization SiteUSDA Forest Service · 11 mi
- Camp Grace Organization SiteUSDA Forest Service · 12 mi
- WinnCampground · USDA Forest Service · 22 mi
- HoyerCampground · USDA Forest Service · 23 mi
- Lewis CanyonCampground · USDA Forest Service · 26 mi
Day use & picnic 1
- Squirrel Springs Day Use Area Picnic SitePicnicking · USDA Forest Service · 23 mi
Scenic & overlooks 1
- Pintail Lake Observation SiteUSDA Forest Service · 19 mi
Wilderness & forests 1
- Davis DamRecreation area · Bureau of Reclamation · 8 mi
Visitor centers 1
- Lakeside Ranger DistrictBiking · USDA Forest Service · 9 mi
Other public places 1
- Sheeps Crossing Point Pkg Interpretive Site (minor)USDA Forest Service · 22 mi
Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB). Check hours, fees and permits with the managing agency before you go.
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