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There are many stories surrounding the manner in which Flagstaff got its
name. Perhaps the most commonly heard story refers to a lofty pine stripped
of its branches and used to hang an American flag with rawhide strings for a
Fourth of July celebration. The flagstaff became a symbol for the valley and
could be spotted miles away. It was said that those journeying west were
told to travel straight west, until you come to a flagstaff where you will
find a good place to camp. In 1876 Thomas F. McMillan arrived and set up his
home near a spring. He is recognized as being the town's first permanent
settler. He built a cabin at the base of Mars Hill. Then in 1881, the first
post office opened and the railroad barreled into town. Flagstaff began to
grow. The town had timber, sheep and cattle and by 1886 Flagstaff was the
biggest city on the main line between Albuquerque and the Pacific coast.
By 1891, Flagstaff had grown to 1,500 and Coconino County was established.
The county soon became the second largest county seat in the United States.
The famous Lowell Observatory was built in 1894. Dr. Percival Lowell chose
Flagstaff for its great visibility. This proved to be correct when the
planet Pluto was discovered at the observatory in 1930.
The Arizona Teachers College began in 1899, becoming Northern Arizona
University in 1966.During the 1920's, Route 66 was built and passed right
through town making Flagstaff a popular tourist stop. Flagstaff was
incorporated as a city in 1928 with the help of Route 66 tourism dollars.
With nearly 50,000 citizens, Flagstaff continues to grow today.
Flagstaff is a community rich with
cultural diversity, beauty, and history as well as amazing educational,
recreational and scientific opportunities. Our city government is devoted to
enhancing the quality of life of our citizens, as well as the many visitors
that grace Northern Arizona.
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Flagstaff
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Community Profile
Flagstaff, located at the intersection of Interstate 17 and l-40, is the
largest city and is the regional center of northern Arizona. It is the
county seat for Coconino County, the second largest county in the 48
contiguous states, with 12 million acres. Flagstaff, at 7,000 feet, is one
of the highest U.S. cities and its breath-taking backdrop is even higher.
The community sits at the base of the San Francisco Peaks, Arizona's
highest point at 12,633 feet.
Flagstaff is a year-round mecca for visitors. Many Arizonans maintain
second homes here. Summer temperatures average 20 degrees cooler than
Phoenix which is 146 miles south on Interstate 17. In winter there is
skiing, ice skating and hunting.
Flagstaff has long been a transportation hub. Located along an old wagon
road to California, Flagstaff began after the railroad arrived in 1881.
Today the town links 1-40 to l-17, Highway 89 to Page and Utah, and
Highway 180 to the Grand Canyon. Historic Route 66 passes through
Flagstaff.
Flagstaff's name comes from a tall pine tree made into a flag pole in 1876
to celebrate the Declaration of Independence Centennial.
Principal Economic Activities
Flagstaff is a governmental, educational, transportation, cultural and
commercial center. Tourism is a major source of employment. Traditional
economic activities continue to employ people.
New scientific and high tech research and development industries have
located in Flagstaff. Approximately 16,000 students attend Northern
Arizona University. More than 100,000 people do business in Flagstaff,
both in the historic downtown area and at several shopping centers. Most
of Flagstaff is a designated Enterprise Zone.
POPULATION
1980
1990
1998
Flagstaff
34,641
45,857
59,945
Coconino County
75,008
96,591
121,625
Arizona
2,716,546
3,665,228
4,764,025
Sources: Arizona Dept. of Economic Security and Census Bureau.
FLAGSTAFF LABOR FORCE DATA
1980
1990
1998
Civilian Labor Force
17,841
23,490
30,826
Employed
16,348
22,009
29,050
Unemployed
1,493
1,481
1,776
Unemployment Rate
8.4%
6.3%
5.8%
Source: Arizona Dept. of Economic Security.
Scenic Attractions
Flagstaff and the surrounding area are abundant with attractions. The
Grand Canyon is the top area attraction with some 5 million visitors
annually. Other popular sites nearby are the dormant volcanos at Sunset
Crater National Monument, the Indian ruins at Wupatki and Walnut Canyon,
Meteor Crater (the world's largest), Oak Creek's red rock canyons and
Monument Valley. The San Francisco Peaks attract people all year. Aspen
forests sport bright yellow colors in the fall and wild flowers appear
each spring. In winter, there is abundant snow.
Many recreational activities are found in the city itself. Lowell
Observatory, with both historic and modern telescopes, is open to the
public. The planet Pluto was discovered at the observatory. The Museum of
Northern Arizona features Native American displays. Riordan State Park
features a mansion built by two brothers prominent in the lumber industry.
Flagstaff's locales also attract the film and still photography industry.
Flagstaff Winterfest is held annually to celebrate that season.
GROWTH INDICATORS
1991
1997
1998
Taxable Sales ($)*
(in thousands)
535,514
826,517
871,541
Postal Receipts ($)**
(in thousands)
5,704
8,589
8,527
New Building Permits***
702
784
765
School Enrollment****
12,912
11,925
11,902
Net Assessed Valuation ($)
(in thousands)
261,497
340,743
362,625
* League of Arizona Cities and Towns.
** Postal Receipts are for fiscal year.
*** Arizona Business, Arizona State University. 1997 local figure.
**** Flagstaff Unified District.
PROPERTY TAX RATE PER $100 ASSESSED VALUATION
1990
1997
1998
AZ State Tax
$0.47
$0.00
$0.00
Community College
0.37
0.39
0.40
County Fire District
0.07
0.07
0.08
Library
0.15
0.15
0.15
County
0.97
0.89
0.87
County Total
$2.03
$1.50
$1.50
School District
5.93
6.67
6.55
City
1.89
1.71
1.71
Total
$9.85
$9.88
$9.76
Source: Arizona Tax Research Foundation
Note: Property tax in Arizona is based on assessed valuation which is 10
percent of market value for residential property. Average tax rate on
homes in Arizona before exemptions and rebates is 1.3% of market value.
Community Facilities. Flagstaff offers a wide range of community and
cultural facilities. There are two museums, 10 art galleries, a symphony
orchestra, six recreation centers, three libraries, 29 parks, two swimming
pools, one public and two private golf courses, an ice skating/roller
rink, 16 tennis courts, two bowling alleys, one skeet-and-trap facility,
17 indoor theater screens, and one ski resort.
Communication. Flagstaff has a daily newspaper, The Arizona Daily Sun, and
several weekly/bi-weekly papers. There are three local television stations
and several radio stations. Cable television is available in most areas of
the city.
Educational.Flagstaff has 12 public elementary schools, two middle
schools, three high schools and many private and charter schools. The city
is home to Northern Arizona University with a graduate college and 11
undergraduate colleges: Arts and Sciences, Business Administration,
Communications, Ecosystem Science and Management, Engineering and
Technology, Education, Health Professions, Hotel and Restaurant
Management, Museum Facility of Fine Arts, Performing Arts, and Social and
Behavorial Sciences.
Medical. Flagstaff has an extensive array of medical facilities and
resources in the areas of traditional, integrative and alternative
healthcare. Flagstaff Medical Center is the Northern Arizona region-al
referral center for trauma, cancer, rehabilitation, cardiac cath,
high-risk maternal/fetal, MRI/CT scan, and more. More than 148 physicians
are on active staff at the hospital, representing 36 medical specialties.
Financial. There are 13 financial institutions (banks and credit unions)
with 22 local branch offices. Also, Flagstaff businesses are eligible for
assistance in financing fixed assets through the Finance Division, Arizona
Department of Commerce. Information on private activity bonds within the
city may be obtained from the same source or from the Industrial
Development Authority of Coconino County.
Governmental. The City of Flagstaff is governed by a mayor, six council
members and a city manager. There also is a police department, sheriff's
department and fire department.
Airport. Flagstaff residents use the Pulliam Airport (2.5 miles south),
with a 7,000-foot runway. Approximately daily flights to Phoenix are
available.
Lodging and Meeting Facilities. The are more than 4,900 rooms available in
67 hotels with several meeting facilities, the largest seating 600
persons. Flagstaff also offers two youth hostels, seven RV parks will 855
spaces, and more that 16 bed and breakfast inns.
Flagstaff Arizona, WEATHER
Average Temperature (F)
Month
Daily Maximum
Daily Minimum
Average Total Precipitation (Inches)
January
42.2
15.2
2.04
February
45.3
17.7
2.09
March
49.2
21.3
2.55
April
57.8
26.7
1.48
May
67.4
33.3
0.72
June
78.2
41.4
0.40
July
81.9
50.5
2.78
August
79.3
48.9
2.75
September
73.2
41.2
2.03
October
63.4
31.0
1.61
November
51.1
22.4
1.95
December
43.3
15.8
2.40
Year
61.0
30.5
22.8
Average Total Snow, Sleet, Hail Annually: 108.8 inches (based on a 30-year
average).
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