Arizona continues to attract many new residents each year. Whether you’re making the move from the craziness and high prices of a big city or simply looking to escape the more intense heat or frigid cold where you currently live, here you will find some useful information to see if the quaint Verde Valley town of Clarkdale may be a good fit for you!
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WEATHER
Clarkdale enjoys approximately 275 sunny days a year with a moderate climate suitable for many outdoor activities. The warm season in Clarkdale, AZ lasts for 3.5 months, from late May to mid September. July is considered to be the hottest month, with an average daily high of 100°F and low of 66.9°F. The wettest month also occurs during the hot season in August, towards the end of the monsoon season. The Southwest monsoon is an annual phenomenon, with visually spectacular desert storms, the likes of which can only be seen in the AZ desert. The cool season in Clarkdale, AZ lasts for 3.2 months, from November 21 to February 29. December is considered the coldest month during this season, with an average daily high of 57.9°F and low of 30°F. Clarkdale averages just enough snowfall to experience all four seasons and then melt away before it becomes a nuisance.
SERVICE PROVIDERS
The town of Clarkdale offers the following utilities: Electric, Gas, Water and Sewer. Information on connecting utilities can be found on the town website https://www.clarkdale.az.gov/ or by calling 928-639-2400. You can also visit Town Hall at 39 North Ninth Street. Hours of operation are Monday-Thursday from 8AM to 5:30PM and Friday from AM to 12PM. You can also conveniently pay your utility bill online by following directions under the “Pay My Bill” tab. Information on setting up utilities can be accessed using the links below: https://www.clarkdale.az.gov/residents/connecting_utilities/index.php
MEDICAL CARE
Only a short 8-minute distance from town in Cottonwood, is Verde Valley Medical Center. This level IV Trauma Center with 99 beds boasts one of the nation’s best door-to-balloon times of 60 minutes or less for cardiac interventional care. There is also an on-site medical helicopter available for emergency transfers.
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COST OF LIVING
For more detailed information on cost of living in Clarkdale, AZ please visit the page below:
Property Tax: The following information regarding property taxes can be found on the Yavapai County Assessor’s Office website. Sales Tax.
If you’re interested in a small town living with plenty of big city amenities close by and unparalleled access to nature’s wonders, Clarkdale could be the perfect fit for you. Bounded on the southwest by Jerome and Mingus Mountain, Sedona to the north and Cottonwood to the east, you’ll never want for new places to explore. From kayaking to wineries to historic train rides, there is something for every interest in Clarkdale, AZ.
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