Apache Junction, Arizona

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Population (year 2000): 31,814, Est. population in July 2002: 33,988 (+6.7% change)
Males: 15,545 (48.9%), Females: 16,269 (51.1%)

Elevation: 1719 feet

County: Pinal

Land area: 34.2 square miles

Zip codes: 85219, 85220.

Median resident age: 44.1 years
Median household income: $33,170 (year 2000)
Median house value: $98,400 (year 2000)

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Races in Apache Junction:

White Non-Hispanic (87.9%)
Hispanic (8.8%)
Other race (3.1%)
Two or more races (2.0%)
American Indian (1.8%)
Black (0.6%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (19.9%), Irish (13.7%), English (11.1%), United States (6.7%), Italian (4.2%), French (4.1%).

For population 25 years and over in Apache Junction

High school or higher: 77.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.0%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.8%
Unemployed: 6.5%
Mean travel time to work: 31.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Apache Junction city

Never married: 15.8%
Now married: 58.8%
Separated: 1.9%
Widowed: 8.8%
Divorced: 14.8%

4.5% Foreign born (2.3% Latin America, 0.9% North America, 0.6% Europe, 0.5% Asia).

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Mesa, AZ (13.6 miles, pop. 396,375).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (37.2 miles, pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities: Gold Camp, AZ (7.4 miles), Queen Creek, AZ (13.5 miles), Mesa, AZ (13.6 miles), Gilbert, AZ (15.4 miles), Fountain Hills, AZ (18.3 miles), Queen Valley, AZ (19.0 miles), Chandler, AZ (23.0 miles), Rio Verde, AZ (23.3 miles).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

1996: 75 buildings, average cost: $68,300
1997: 362 buildings, average cost: $80,200
1998: 702 buildings, average cost: $70,500
1999: 796 buildings, average cost: $74,000
2000: 293 buildings, average cost: $76,600
2001: 472 buildings, average cost: $105,000
2002: 268 buildings, average cost: $88,400
2003: 190 buildings, average cost: $86,900

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Industries providing employment: Retail trade (13.9%), Manufacturing (13.7%), Educational,health and social services (13.3%), Construction (12.3%), Arts,entertainment,recreation,accommodation and food services (11.7%).

Crime in Apache Junction (2002):

0 murders (0.0 per 100,000)
4 rapes (11.8 per 100,000)
20 robberies (59.1 per 100,000)
84 assaults (248.3 per 100,000)
514 burglaries (1519.2 per 100,000)
1,082 larceny counts (3198.0 per 100,000)
204 auto thefts (602.9 per 100,000)
City-data.com crime index = 377.1 (higher means more crime, US average = 330.6)

Crime in Apache Junction (2001):

0 murders (0.0 per 100,000)
19 rapes (57.7 per 100,000)
12 robberies (36.5 per 100,000)
63 assaults (191.4 per 100,000)
431 burglaries (1309.6 per 100,000)
893 larceny counts (2713.5 per 100,000)
193 auto thefts (586.4 per 100,000)
City-data.com crime index = 330.5 (higher means more crime)

Average weather in Apache Junction, 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)	52.5	55.8	59.8	66.8	75.3	84.7	89.4	88.4	83.1	72.1	59.6	52.6
High temperature (°F)	65.4	69.8	74.5	82.9	91.9	102.1	104.1	102.3	97.6	86.6	73.4	65.2
Low temperature (°F)	39.6	41.8	45.1	50.6	58.7	67.3	74.7	74.4	68.6	57.5	45.8	39.9
Precipitation (in)	1.6	1.5	1.9	0.5	0.3	0.1	1.0	1.6	1.0	1.0	1.2	1.3

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Normal climate around Apache Junction, 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	4	5	3	3	2	4
Wind speed (mph)	5.3	5.8	6.6	6.9	7.0	6.7	7.1	6.6	6.3	5.8	5.3	5.1
Morning humidity (%)	64	59	56	42	34	30	43	50	48	49	56	65
Afternoon humidity (%)	32	27	24	17	14	12	20	23	23	22	27	33
Sunshine (%)	78	80	84	89	93	94	85	85	89	88	83	77
Days clear of clouds	14	13	14	17	21	23	17	18	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)	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0

Hospitals/medical centers near Apache Junction:

LUTHERAN HEART HOSPITAL (about 13 miles; MESA, AZ)
VALLEY LUTHERAN HOSPITAL (about 13 miles; MESA, AZ)
MESA GENERAL HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 21 miles; MESA, AZ)

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Apache Junction:

WILLIAMS GATEWAY (about 11 miles; PHOENIX, AZ; ID: IWA)
PHOENIX SKY HARBOR INTL (about 32 miles; PHOENIX, AZ; ID: PHX)
LUKE AFB (about 58 miles; GLENDALE, AZ; ID: LUF)

Other public-use airports nearest to Apache Junction:

LOST DUTCHMAN (about 2 miles; APACHE JUNCTION, AZ; ID: H31)
FALCON FLD (about 12 miles; MESA, AZ; ID: FFZ)
CHANDLER MUNI (about 21 miles; CHANDLER, AZ; ID: CHD)

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Local government website: ajnet.ci.apache-jct.az.us/

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Apache Junction:

CHANDLER/GILBERT COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 21 miles; CHANDLER, AZ; Full-time enrollment: 2,990)
SCOTTSDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 21 miles; SCOTTSDALE, AZ; FT enrollment: 5,345)
MESA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 23 miles; MESA, AZ; FT enrollment: 11,928)
RIO SALADO COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 27 miles; TEMPE, AZ; FT enrollment: 4,472)
AL COLLINS GRAPHIC DESIGN SCHOOL LTD (about 27 miles; TEMPE, AZ; FT enrollment: 4,057)
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 27 miles; TEMPE, AZ; FT enrollment: 37,174)
CENTRAL ARIZONA COLLEGE (about 31 miles; COOLIDGE, AZ; FT enrollment: 2,333)

Public high schools in Apache Junction:

APACHE JUNCTION HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,471; Location: 2525 S IRONWOOD RD; Grades: 09 - 12)
APACHE TRAIL HIGH SCHOOL (CHARTER) (Students: 126; Location: 945 W. APACHE TRAIL; Grades: 09 - 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Apache Junction:

GOLD CANYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 824; Location: 5810 S ALAMEDA RD; Grades: KG - 05)
THUNDER MOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 735; Location: 3700 E 16TH AVE; Grades: 06 - 08)
DESERT VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 729; Location: 3701 E BROADWAY; Grades: KG - 05)
SOUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 720; Location: 616 N MOUNTAIN; Grades: PK - 06)
DESERT SHADOWS MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 707; Location: 801 W SOUTHERN; Grades: 06 - 08)
FOUR PEAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 592; Location: 1755 N IDAHO; Grades: KG - 05)
SUPERSTITION MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 588; Location: 1700 W BROADWAY AVE; Grades: KG - 05)
EXCALIBUR CHARTER SCHOOL (Students: 214; Location: 10839 E. APACHE TRAIL; Grades: KG - 12)
PERALTA TRAIL ELEMENTARY (Location: 10965 EAST PERALTA TRAIL ROAD; Grades: KG - 05)

Apache Junction compared to Arizona state average:

Median house value 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.
Renting percentage significantly below state average.
Length of stay since moving in below state average.
Number of rooms per house below state average.
House age significantly below state average.
Number of college students below state average.
Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
Population density below state average for cities.

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Strongest AM radio stations in Apache Junction:

KMIK (1580 AM; 50 kW; TEMPE, AZ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
KFNN (1510 AM; 22 kW; MESA, AZ; Owner: CRC BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
KFNX (1100 AM; 50 kW; CAVE CREEK, AZ; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
KMIA (710 AM; 50 kW; BLACK CANYON CITY, AZ; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
KPXQ (1360 AM; 50 kW; GLENDALE, AZ; Owner: COMMON GROUND BROADCASTING, INC.)
KFLT (830 AM; 50 kW; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: FAMILY LIFE B/CING SYSTEM, INC.)
KXAM (1310 AM; 5 kW; MESA, AZ; Owner: EMBEE BROADCASTING, INC.)
KFYI (550 AM; 5 kW; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
KTAR (620 AM; 5 kW; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
KXEM (1010 AM; 15 kW; TOLLESON, AZ; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL ENTERPRISES OF PHOENIX, INC.)
KCKY (1150 AM; 5 kW; COOLIDGE, AZ; Owner: CORTARO BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
KDUS (1060 AM; 5 kW; TEMPE, AZ; Owner: TEMPE RADIO, INC.)
KUAZ (1550 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS)

Strongest FM radio stations in Apache Junction:

KLVK (89.1 FM; FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
KEDJ (103.9 FM; GILBERT, AZ; Owner: NPR PHOENIX, LLC)
K210CP (89.9 FM; MESA, AZ; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
K220HH (91.9 FM; MESA, AZ; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
K206BL (89.1 FM; DREAMLAND, AZ; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
KVVA-FM (107.1 FM; APACHE JUNCTION, AZ; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
KMRR (100.3 FM; GLOBE, AZ; Owner: HBC LICENSE CORPORATION)
KVJC (91.9 FM; GLOBE, AZ; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
KRXS-FM (97.3 FM; GLOBE, AZ; Owner: LINDA C. POTYKA)
KSLX-FM (100.7 FM; SCOTTSDALE, AZ; Owner: CACTUS RADIO, INC.)
KKLT (98.7 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
KZON (101.5 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
KKFR (92.3 FM; GLENDALE, AZ; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
KESZ (99.9 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
KOOL-FM (94.5 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
KNIX-FM (102.5 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
KUPD (97.9 FM; TEMPE, AZ; Owner: TEMPE RADIO, INC.)
KFLR-FM (90.3 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: FAMILY LIFE BROADCASTING, INC.)
KJZZ (91.5 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: MARICOPA COUNTY COMM. COLLEGE DIST.)
KYOT-FM (95.5 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Apache Junction:

KAET (Channel 8; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS)
K57HX (Channel 57; MESA, AZ; Owner: KAZT, L.L.C.)
KTVP-LP (Channel 64; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: MAKO COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
KCOS-LP (Channel 28; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: ARACELIS ORTIZ, EXECUTRIX OF THE ESTATE OF CARLOS ORTIZ)
K42FD (Channel 42; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: KDMA CHANNEL 25, INC.)

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