Northern Gila County encompasses the geographic "Heart" of Arizona including the Towns of Payson, Star Valley; the communities of Pine, Strawberry, Young, Tonto Basin and Rye. The region is within 90 miles of two trans-continental interstates (I-10 in Phoenix and I-40 in Flagstaff).
Airports that service the area include Sky Harbor International Airport (Phoenix), Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, Scottsdale Air Park (Scottsdale), and Payson's own regional airport. The centralized location of this area within the Southwest provides efficient distribution to the 55 million regional inhabitants and connections coast to coast. Businesses enjoy the cool Rim Country setting, while having ready access to the cultural amenities, sports, world-class dining, entertainment and shopping of a major metropolitan area.
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Northern Gila County offers the atmosphere of rural America, with the amenities of a metropolis.
Fast Facts
Recognitions
- Town of Payson was selected "Best Small Town in Arizona" - 2008
- Payson Regional Medical Center, is rated one of best small town hospitals in the United States.
- Payson Unified School District includes "highest performing schools in the State."
- Portions of Northern Gila County have "Enterprise Zone" designation.
- One of only three pure-air-ozone belts in the world and the only one in the West.
Population (2000-2030)
- Arizona is projected to be second-fastest growing state (109%) by 2030
- Northern Gila County's growth rate is projected to be 84% by 2030
- Current population of Payson region is 29,400
Potential Work Force
- Over 15,800 (ages 18-64) in regional labor force
Median Individual Income (2007)
- $29,120 ($14.00 per hour)
Northern Gila County
A large portion of Northern Gila County is commonly referred to as the "Arizona Rim Country." The 7,000-foot-high Mogollon Rim (pronounced Mug-ee-own) stretches from central Arizona into New Mexico. The town of Payson, at 5,000 feet and the hub of the region, is nestled in a valley between two mountain ranges and along rolling hills that rest at the base of the Mogollon. The town is surrounded by the Tonto National Forest and adjacent to the largest stand of Ponderosa pine in the world. It is situated in one of only three pure-air-ozone belts in the world and the only one in the West.
Our Sponsors
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Arizona Association of Economic Development (AAED)
Arizona Department of Commerce
Town of Star Valley, AZ
Tonto Basin, AZ Chamber of Commerce
Christopher Creek, AZ
Pine/Strawberry, AZ
Rim Country Regional Chamber of Commerce
Payson Regional Airport Authority
806 W. Airport Road
Payson, AZ 85541
928-472-4748
Young, AZ