Cave Creek, Arizona

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Population (year 2000): 3,728, Est. population in July 2002: 4,107 (+10.3% change)
Males: 1,865 (50.0%), Females: 1,863 (50.0%)

Land area: 28.2 square miles

Zip codes: 85331.

Median resident age: 44.7 years
Median household income: $59,937 (year 2000)
Median house value: $270,500 (year 2000)

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Races in Cave Creek:

White Non-Hispanic (91.3%)
Hispanic (7.1%)
Other race (2.6%)
Two or more races (1.4%)

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

Ancestries: German (20.7%), Irish (15.9%), English (15.4%), Italian (6.5%), United States (6.1%), French (4.3%).

For population 25 years and over in Cave Creek

High school or higher: 93.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 40.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 16.7%
Unemployed: 1.9%
Mean travel time to work: 32.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Cave Creek town

Never married: 18.5%
Now married: 62.5%
Separated: 1.1%
Widowed: 4.3%
Divorced: 13.5%

6.9% Foreign born (3.7% Latin America, 1.3% Europe, 0.8% North America).

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Scottsdale, AZ (17.2 miles, pop. 202,705).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (22.3 miles, pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities: Carefree, AZ (3.3 miles), New River, AZ (8.8 miles), Scottsdale, AZ (17.2 miles), Paradise Valley, AZ (19.8 miles), Black Canyon City, AZ (20.5 miles), Rio Verde, AZ (21.1 miles), Phoenix, AZ (22.3 miles), Fountain Hills, AZ (22.5 miles).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

1996: 94 buildings, average cost: $147,800
1997: 59 buildings, average cost: $156,600
1998: 81 buildings, average cost: $146,500
1999: 80 buildings, average cost: $245,300
2000: 77 buildings, average cost: $304,500
2001: 65 buildings, average cost: $356,300
2002: 82 buildings, average cost: $359,700
2003: 133 buildings, average cost: $368,900

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Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (15.5%), Finance,insurance,real estate,and rental and leasing (14.4%), Construction (12.1%), Professional,scientific,management,administrative,and waste management services (12.1%), Retail trade (11.4%), Arts,entertainment,recreation,accommodation and food services (10.2%).

Average weather in Cave Creek, 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)	51.7	54.8	58.4	65.7	74.3	84.0	88.5	87.2	82.1	71.6	59.1	52.0
High temperature (°F)	62.3	65.9	70.1	79.1	88.2	98.3	101.4	99.7	94.4	83.6	70.4	62.6
Low temperature (°F)	41.0	43.5	46.7	52.3	60.3	69.7	75.6	74.6	69.7	59.6	47.6	41.4
Precipitation (in)	1.7	1.6	2.0	0.5	0.2	0.1	1.2	1.5	0.9	1.3	1.0	1.4

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Normal climate around Cave Creek, 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 Cave Creek:

MAYO CLINIC HOSPITAL (about 10 miles; PHOENIX, AZ)
JOHN C LINCOLN HOSPITAL-DEER VALLEY (about 14 miles; PHOENIX, AZ)
PARADISE VALLEY HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; PHOENIX, AZ)

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Cave Creek:

PHOENIX SKY HARBOR INTL (about 28 miles; PHOENIX, AZ; ID: PHX)
LUKE AFB (about 35 miles; GLENDALE, AZ; ID: LUF)
WILLIAMS GATEWAY (about 43 miles; PHOENIX, AZ; ID: IWA)

Other public-use airports nearest to Cave Creek:

PHOENIX DEER VALLEY (about 13 miles; PHOENIX, AZ; ID: DVT)
SCOTTSDALE (about 16 miles; SCOTTSDALE, AZ; ID: SDL)
PLEASANT VALLEY (about 20 miles; PEORIA, AZ; ID: P48)

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Local government website: WWW.BRUCETWP.ORG

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Cave Creek:

PARADISE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 15 miles; PHOENIX, AZ; Full-time enrollment: 3,410)
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY-WEST (about 21 miles; Glendale, AZ; FT enrollment: 3,334)
DEVRY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (about 21 miles; PHOENIX, AZ; FT enrollment: 3,165)
GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 24 miles; GLENDALE, AZ; FT enrollment: 9,981)
PHOENIX COLLEGE (about 24 miles; PHOENIX, AZ; FT enrollment: 5,911)
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY (about 25 miles; PHOENIX, AZ; FT enrollment: 2,207)
UNIVERSAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE INC (about 25 miles; PHOENIX, AZ; FT enrollment: 2,091)

Public high school in Cave Creek:

CACTUS SHADOWS HIGH SCHOOL/PSH (Students: 1,261; Location: 5802 E DOVE VALLEY RD; Grades: 09 - 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Cave Creek:

DESERT SUN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 811; Location: 27880 N 64TH STREET; Grades: PK - 05)
BLACK MOUNTAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 769; Location: 33016 N 60TH ST; Grades: PK - 05)
DESERT WILLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 703; Location: 4322 E DESERT WILLOW PARKWAY; Grades: KG - 06)
SONORAN TRAILS MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 621; Location: 33606 N 60TH STREET; Grades: 06 - 08)
DESERT ARROYO MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 544; Location: 33401 N 56TH ST; Grades: 06 - 08)
FOOTHILLS ACADEMY (CHARTER) (Students: 154; Location: 6424 E. CAVE CREEK RD.; Grades: 06 - 12)
VENTANA ACADEMIC SCHOOL (CHARTER) (Students: 129; Location: 6424 E. CAVE CREEK RD.; Grades: KG - 08)

Library in Cave Creek:

DESERT FOOTHILLS LIBRARY (Operating income: $188,000; Location: 38443 N. SCHOOLHOUSE; 34,058 books; 2,014 audio materials; 2,912 video materials; 120 serial subscriptions)

Cave Creek compared to Arizona state average:

Unemployed percentage 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.
House age significantly below state average.
Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.
Population density significantly below state average for cities.

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Strongest AM radio stations in Cave Creek:

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)
KKNT (960 AM; 5 kW; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: COMMON GROUND BROADCASTING, INC)
KPXQ (1360 AM; 50 kW; GLENDALE, AZ; Owner: COMMON GROUND BROADCASTING, INC.)
KMIK (1580 AM; 50 kW; TEMPE, AZ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
KFNN (1510 AM; 22 kW; MESA, AZ; Owner: CRC BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
KXEM (1010 AM; 15 kW; TOLLESON, AZ; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL ENTERPRISES OF PHOENIX, INC.)
KTAR (620 AM; 5 kW; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
KGME (910 AM; 5 kW; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
KFYI (550 AM; 5 kW; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
KASA (1540 AM; 10 kW; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: KASA RADIO HOGAR, INC.)
KAZG (1440 AM; 5 kW; SCOTTSDALE, AZ; Owner: CACTUS RADIO, INC.)
KXAM (1310 AM; 5 kW; MESA, AZ; Owner: EMBEE BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Cave Creek:

KMLE (107.9 FM; CHANDLER, AZ; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
KNAI (88.3 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: NATIONAL FARM WORKERS SERVICE CENTER)
KPHF (88.3 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
K205CI (88.9 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
K248AL (97.5 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: ZORBA RESOURCES, INC.)
KSLX-FM (100.7 FM; SCOTTSDALE, AZ; Owner: CACTUS RADIO, INC.)
KKLT (98.7 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
KLNZ (103.5 FM; GLENDALE, AZ; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
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.)
K220GI (91.9 FM; CAMP VERDE, AZ; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
KOOL-FM (94.5 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
KBAQ (89.5 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: MARICOPA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT)
KNIX-FM (102.5 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
KUPD (97.9 FM; TEMPE, AZ; Owner: TEMPE RADIO, INC.)
KJZZ (91.5 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: MARICOPA COUNTY COMM. COLLEGE DIST.)
KFLR-FM (90.3 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: FAMILY LIFE BROADCASTING, INC.)
KYOT-FM (95.5 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
KMXP (96.9 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

TV broadcast stations around Cave Creek:

KAET (Channel 8; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS)
K55EH (Channel 55; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: KAZT, L.L.C.)
K25DM (Channel 25; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: KDMA CHANNEL 25, INC.)

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