ZIP Code 86336

Sedona is a city that straddles the county line between Coconino and Yavapai counties in the northern Verde Valley region of the U.S. state of Arizona. As of the 2010 census, its population was 10,031. Sedona was named after Sedona Arabella Miller Schnebly (1877-1950), the wife of Theodore Carlton Schnebly, the city's first postmaster. The first Anglo settler, John J. Thompson, moved to Oak Creek Canyon in 1876, an area well known for its peach and apple orchards. In 1956, construction of the Chapel of the Holy Cross was completed. The town lent its name to the 2011 film Sedona, which is set in the community. The city has a total area of 19.2 square miles (49.7 km²), of which 0.04 square mile (0.2 km²) or 0.22% is water. The red sandstone formations appear to glow in brilliant orange and red when illuminated by the rising or setting sun. The rock formations are formed by a unique layer of Juniperus arizonica, JuniperUS deppeana, and a large population of Cupraus monosperus. Sedonna has mild winters and warm summers. The area has many shrubs and trees of Quercus turbinella and Rhus ovata. The Red Rock Canyon is home to the nationally recognized McDonald's with turquoise arches, instead of the traditional Golden Arches.

History

The first Anglo settler, John J. Thompson, moved to Oak Creek Canyon in 1876. In 1902, when the Sedona post office was established, there were 55 residents. In 1956, construction of the Chapel of the Holy Cross was completed. Sedona played host to more than sixty Hollywood productions from the first years of movies into the 1970s. The town lent its name to the 2011 film Sedona, which is set in the community. On June 18, 2006, a wildfire, reportedly started by campers, began about one mile (1.61 km) north of Sedona. The Brins Fire covered 4,317 acres (17 km²) before the USDA Forest Service declared it 100 percent contained on June 28. The Slide Fire spread across 21,227 acres over nine days and prompted evacuations. State Route 89A opened to Flagstaff in June, but all parking and canyon access was closed to the public until October 1, 2014. The most prominent feature of the chapel is the cross. Inside the chapel there is a window and a cross with benches and pews. The chapel rises 70 feet (21 m) out of a 1,000-foot (300 m) redrock cliff. On May 20, 2014, a wildfires started from an unknown cause began north of sedona at Slide Rock State Park. The slide fire spread across 3,000 acres over 9 days and caused evacuations in Sedona and Flagstaff. It was estimated that the fire cost $6.4 million to contain.

Geography

Sedona is located in the interior chaparral, semi-desert grassland, Great Basin conifer woodland biomes of northern Arizona. Sedona has a temperate semi-arid climate. The city has a total area of 19.2 square miles (49.7 km²) of which 0.04 square miles is water. The red rocks of Sedona are formed by a unique layer of rock known as the Schnebly Hill Formation. The sandstone, a member of the Supai Group, was deposited during the Permian Period. In January, the average high temperature is 57 °F (14 °C) with a low of 31 °C. Annual precipitation is just over 19 inches (480 mm) Sedona is home to the National Museum of Natural History and the Arizona Museum of Science and Industry, which is open to the public. It is also the home of the Arizona State Museum, where visitors can see the Arizona National Guard and Arizona State Department of Public Safety. It also hosts the Arizona Desert Museum, which was established in 1872. The museum is located on the base of a mountain called Mount Arizona. It was the site of the Battle of the Painted Desert, which dates back to the 17th century. The Arizona National Museum is also located in Sedona, and is open for the public to visit. It has a collection of historic buildings, including the Arizona Territorial Hall of Fame, the Arizona Capitol, and the National Park Service.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 10,192 people, 4,928 households, and 2,863 families residing in the city. At the 2000 census there were 7,229 people living in the Yavapai County (western) portion of the city (70.9% of its population) There were 5,684 housing units at an average density of 305.6 per square mile (118.0/km²) The city's population was spread out, with 13.7% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 21.2% from 25 to 44, 35.0% from 45 to 64, and 25.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median income for a household in theCity was $44,042, and the median income. for a family was $52,659. The per capita income for the city was $31,350. About 4.7%. of families and 9.7. of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under age 18 and 5.0. of those age 65 or over. The city is located in the western part of the state, near the Arizona Turnpike and the U.S. Route 50. By land area YavAPai had 66.2%. of its area, versus 33.8% for Coconino. by land area. The population was 92.2.% White, 0.5%. Black or African American, 0,5% Native American,0.9%. Asian, 0.,1% Pacific Islander, 4%.3% from other races, and 1.6%. 8.9! of the residents were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Arts and culture

Sedona hosts several notable arts organizations in Northern Arizona. The Sedona Arts Center, founded in 1958, is the oldest arts center in northern Arizona. A specialized New Age tourist industry operates in Sedona, where José Arguelles organized the "Harmonic Convergence" in 1987. Some New Age proponents purport that "spiritual vortices" are concentrated in the Sedona area at Bell Rock, Airport Mesa, Cathedral Rock, and Boynton Canyon. Sedona Marathon, Sedona Miracle Annual Charity Fundraiser, Red Dirt Concerts, Pumpkin Splash, and WagFest and Fair are just a few of the community events offered by the local Parks and Recreation Department. The 2012-2013 season marked the 30th anniversary of the Chamber Music Sedona organization, which sponsors a chamber-music program annually from October to May. The week-long annual film festival takes place in late February and early March at Harkins Theatres, while supplemental events take place at area resorts and restaurants. The festival also hosts monthly events, and they sponsor the MET: Live in HD opera broadcasts in sedona. The year's Sedona International Film Festival & Workshop was established in 1995, and is held in February and March. The 2013 season marks the first anniversary of NORAZ Poets, which was a nonprofit poetry network based in the area from 2003 to 2007. Greg Lawson Galleries, a popular local art gallery, is located in the town of Sedona and is open to the public.

Government

Uptown Sedona, the Gallery District and the Chapel area (all in Coconino County) and West Sedona (in Yavapai County) form the City of Sedona. Founded in 1902, it was incorporated as a city in 1988. The unincorporated Village of Oak Creek, 7 miles (11 km) to the south and well outside the Sedona city limits, is a significant part of the community. In 2013, Sedona became one of the Arizona municipalities to approve of civil unions for same-sex partners. It is located on the Arizona Turnpike, which runs from south to north. The Turnpix is a popular destination for tourists to Sedona and the surrounding area. It was built in the early 1900s and is located near the town's historic Gallery District. Sedona is located in the central part of Arizona and is on the Turnpikes' Arizona TurnPix route, which goes from north to south. The turnpike is one of three major highways through Sedona; the other two are the Arizona State Highway System and the Arizona National Highway System. It also runs through the town of Oak creek, which is just outside the city limits and is well outside Sedona's city limits. The Town of Oak Canyon is in the south of the city, about 7 miles from the city. The town was founded in the late 1800s and has a population of about 2,000. It has a history dating back to the early 1800s.

Education

Sedona is served by the Sedona-Oak Creek Unified School District. West Sedona School, serving grades K6, is located at 570 Posse Ground Road. Verde Valley School is a boarding International Baccalaureate high school with many international students. Oscar-winning composer James Horner studied there (Titanic, Braveheart, Avatar, Legends of the Fall) Yavapai College's Sedona Center for Arts & Technology offers certificates in independent filmmaking, the Business Partnership Program, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, and the University of Arizona Mini Med School. Red Rock Early Learning Center is a year-round Preschool program designed for children aged 35 years old. Sedona Red Rock High School holds grades 78 in the Junior High portion of campus. The high school's new campus, a series of single-story buildings, is Located opposite the Sedonas campus of Yavpai College. The school's mascot is the Scorpion, and total attendance measures about 120 students per year, grades 912. As of 2016, the school's enrollment is about 1,000 students, with grades K8 and K12. The district also includes Sedona Charter School, a Montessori-based school for grades K7 and K8, and Sedona Preparatory School for K-8, which is located behind the library. It is located between the Village of Oak Creek and Red Rock Crossing. It hosts numerous 'traditions' and performances open to the community. It has a summer session offered during June and July.

Infrastructure

Sedona Airport is a non-towered general aviation airport located within the city limits. The nearest commercial airports are Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (26 miles [42 km) away) and Prescott Regional Airport (68 miles [109 km] away) Sedona's oldest burial ground is the SchuermanRed Rock Cemetery, dating from 1893. Another pioneer cemetery is the Cooks Cedar Gate Cemetery, with an initial burial in 1918. The Sedona Community Cemetery, also known as Sedona Memorial Park, is on Pine Drive. Sedona Campus is an outpatient facility providing 24/7 emergency services, cancer services, and primary and specialty healthcare to the Sedona/Oak Creek area. The facility is part of the Northern Arizona Healthcare system and is a subdivision of Verde Valley Medical Center in the nearby city of Cottonwood.

In popular culture

In 1982 singer Donna Loren released the song "Sedona" on her own label, Royalty Records. Esteban and Aerosmith have also released songs that mention Sedona. A film titled Sedona was released in 2012. The film was the first feature film to be shot entirely in Sedona since the 1970s when the heyday of Hollywood filmmaking in the area ended. In 2020, indie rock band Sir Chloe released Sedona on their album Party Favors. George Strait mentions Sedona in his 2019 Honky Tonk Time Machine album on his song "Blue Water". The racing video games Forza Motorsport 3 and forza Motorsport 4 feature the fictional track "SEDona Raceway Park" in the game. The song has been covered by They Might Be Giants for the Pixies tribute album Dig for Fire: A Tribute to the Pixie. The Pixies released a song titled "Havalina" after the species of peccary (wild boar) native to the area. In 2015, indie Rock band Houndmouth released a single titled "Singona" off their album Little Neon Limelight. It makes reference to one of the first big movies filmed there, Stagecoach, and to John Ford, its director. With the lyrics "Hey Little Hollywood, you're gone but you're not forgotten," in the chorus, the song chronicles the ultimate demise of the movie-making industry insedona. The track is featured in the video games.

Air Quality, Water Quality, Superfund Sites & UV Index

The Air Quality index is in Sedona, Coconino County, Arizona = 86. These Air Quality index is based on annual reports from the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The number of ozone alert days is used as an indicator of air quality, as are the amounts of seven pollutants including particulates, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, lead, and volatile organic chemicals. The Water Quality Index is 61. A measure of the quality of an area’s water supply as rated by the EPA. Higher values are better (100=best). The EPA has a complex method of measuring the watershed quality, using 15 indicators such as pollutants, turbidity, sediments, and toxic discharges. The Superfund Sites Index is 90. Higher is better (100=best). Based upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts. The UV Index in Sedona = 6.4 and is a measure of an area's exposure to the sun's ultraviolet rays. This is most often a combination of sunny weather, altitude, and latitude. The UV Index has been defined by the WHO (www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/radiation-the-ultraviolet-(uv)-index) and is uniform worldwide.

Employed

The most recent city population of 9,684 individuals with a median age of 53.8 age the population grows by 16.41% in Sedona, Coconino County, Arizona population since 2000 and are distributed over a density of 530.28 residents per square mile of area (204.75/km²). There are average 2.11 people per household in the 5,616 households with an average household income of $57,303 a year. The unemployment rate in Alabama is of the available work force and has dropped -2.31% over the most recent 12-month period and the projected change in job supply over the next decade based on migration patterns, economic growth, and other factors will increase by 25.88%. The number of physicians in Sedona per 100,000 population = 191.9.

Weather

The annual rainfall in Sedona = 18 inches and the annual snowfall = 3.6 inches. The annual number of days with measurable precipitation (over .01 inch) = 60. The average number of days per year that are predominantly sunny = 278. 96 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily high temperature for the month of July and 30.6 degrees Fahrenheit is the average daily low temperature for the month of January. The Comfort Index (higher=better) is 49, where higher values mean a more pleasant climate. The Comfort Index measure recognizes that humidity by itself isn't the problem. (Have you noticed nobody ever complains about the weather being 'cold and humid?) It's in the summertime that we notice the humidity the most, when it's hot and muggy. Our Comfort Index uses a combination of afternoon summer temperature and humidity to closely predict the effect that the humidity will have on people.

Median Home Cost

The percentage of housing units in Sedona, Coconino County, Arizona which are owned by the occupant = 62.74%. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, or room occupied as separate living quarters. The average age of homes = 24 years with median home cost = $321,350 and home appreciation of -17.57%. This is the value of the years most recent home sales data. Its important to note that this is not the average (or arithmetic mean). The median home price is the middle value when you arrange all the sales prices of homes from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average, because the median is not changed as much by a few unusually high or low values. The property tax rate of $6.70 shown here is the rate per $1,000 of home value. If for simplification for example the tax rate is $14.00 and the home value is $250,000, the property tax would be $14.00 x ($250,000/1000), or $3500. This is the 'effective' tax rate.

Study

The local school district spends $3,917 per student. There are 16.5 students for each teacher in the school, 379 students for each Librarian and 370 students for each Counselor. 6.53% of the area’s population over the age of 25 with an Associate Degree or other 2-year college degree, 22.68% with a master’s degree, Ph.D. or other advanced college degree and 16.44% with high school diplomas or high school equivalency degrees (GEDs).