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Wednesday, November 19, 2008
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POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS
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1. Population :
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1990
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2000
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% Change
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Safford, City
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7,359
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9,232
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25.5
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Graham County
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26,544
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33,489
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26.1
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2. 2000 Age distribution :
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Under 18
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2,300
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2,892
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25.7
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18-24
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656
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776
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18.3
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25-44
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1,625
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2,248
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38.3
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45-64
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1,433
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1,750
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22.1
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65 +
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1,345
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1,546
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14.9
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3. 2000 Population Composition :
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White
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6,306
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6,940
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10.0
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African American
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107
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130
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21.5
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Native American
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61
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93
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52.5
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Asian
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107
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86
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-19.6
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Other
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778
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1,713
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120.1
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Hispanic Heritage
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2,671
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3,667
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37.3
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4. Housing :
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1990
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2000
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% Change
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Housing Units
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2,857
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3,718
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30.1%
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Vacant Units
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190
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387
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103.6%
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Vacancy Rate
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5.5
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7.9
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43%
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EMPLOYMENT
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1. Labor Force :
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1990
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1995
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2000
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Civilian Labor Force
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3,089
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3,830
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3,114
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Unemployed
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170
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264
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238
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Unemployment Rate
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5.5
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6.9
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7.5
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2. Employment by Sector :
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1996
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%
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Agriculture
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46
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1.2
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Manufacturing
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146
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3.7
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Construction
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183
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4.7
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Transportation, Communication, Public Utility
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131
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3.4
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Trade
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1,084
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27.8
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Financial, Insurance, Real Estate
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1,133
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29.1
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Government
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1,175
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30.1
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ECONOMIC INDICATORS
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1. Building Permits :
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1995
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1996
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1997
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1998
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1999
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Valuation:
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$18,362,818
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$11,226,695
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$8,102,358
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$5,763,258
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$9,705,258
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2000
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2001
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2002
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$10,572,823
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$7,707,423
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$1,605,946
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2. Retail Sales :
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1995
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1996
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1997
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1998
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1999
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2000
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$13,385,000
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$11,296,500
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$12,159,500
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$12,233,600
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$12,847,500
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$13,336,300
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2001
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2002
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$12,794,300
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$12,726,900
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4. Electrical Hookups :
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1995
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1996
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1997
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1998
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1999
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2000
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2001
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2002
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2003
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Residential
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3,018
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3,068
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3,073
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3,100
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3,094
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3,114
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3,136
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3,126
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3,111
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Commercial
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531
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547
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561
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574
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545
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550
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573
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570
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571
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5. Residential Water Meters (within Gila Resources Franchise Area) :
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1995
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1996
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1997
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1998
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1999
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2000
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2001
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2002
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2003
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5,806
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5,934
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6,083
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6,137
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6,170
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6,240
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6,265
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6,258
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6,233
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EDUCATION
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1. Primary and Secondary:
SUSD Enrollment :
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1995
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1996
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1997
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1998
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1999
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2000
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2001
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2002
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2003
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2,720
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2,797
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2,809
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2,760
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2,851
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2,819
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2,741
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2,707
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2,697
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| Safford Unified School District: |
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District Office |
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Dr. Mark Tregaskis, Superintendent
734 11th St.
Safford, AZ 85546
928-348-7000
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K through 6 |
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Dorothy Stinson School
2013 S. 8th Ave.
Safford, AZ 85546
928-348-7010
Lafe Nelson School
1100 S. 10th Ave.
Safford, AZ 85546
928-348-7020
Ruth Powell School
1041 S. 14th Ave.
Safford, AZ 85546
928-348-7030
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7 through 9 |
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Safford Middle School
698 W. 11th St.
Safford, AZ 85546
928-348-7040 |
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High Schools |
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1400 W. 11th St.
Safford, AZ 85546
928-348-7050
Mt. Graham High School (alternative school)
300 Discovery Park Blvd.
Safford, AZ 85546
928-348-7060
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| Charter Schools: |
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Los Milagros Academy
2111 N. Calle Mesa Verde
Safford, AZ 85546
928-348-8899
Triumphant Learning Center
201 E. Main St.
Safford, AZ 85546
928-348-8422
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| Post-Secondary: |
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Eastern Arizona College
3714 W. Church St.
Thatcher, AZ 85552
Northern Arizona University – Thatcher Extension Campus
600 N. College Ave.
Thatcher, AZ 85552 |
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Financial
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Bank of America
301 Main St.
Safford, AZ 85546
928-428-1450 |
Bank-One Arizona
321 Main St.
Safford, AZ 85546
800-877-0608 |
National Bank of Arizona
425 W. 5th St.
Safford, AZ 85546
928-428-3663 |
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The StockmenÕs Bank
627 Main St.
Safford, AZ 85546
928-428-5602 |
Arizona State Savings and Credit Union
280 W. Main St.
Safford, AZ 85546
928-428-7322 |
Edward Jones Financial Services
411 W. 5th St.
Safford, AZ 85546
928-348-9219 |
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Sunamerica Securities
801 S. 20th Ave.
Safford, AZ 85546
928-428-5256 |
Farm Credit Services Southwest
1962 W. Thatcher Blvd.
Safford, AZ 85546
928-348-9571 |
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COMMUNITY FACILITIES
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1. Lodging:
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Best Western Desert Inn Motor Hotel |
928-428-0521 |
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Comfort Inn |
928-428-5851 |
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Days Inn |
928-428-5000 |
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Econo Lodge |
928-348-0011 |
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Motel Western |
928-428-7850 |
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Olney House Bed & Breakfast |
928-428-5118 |
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Quality Inn Spa Resort |
928-428-3200 |
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Tour Rest Motel |
928-428-3881 |
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Valley Motel |
928-428-3881 |
2. Conference Facilities:
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Quality Inn Spa Resort |
928-428-3200 ext. 136 |
3. Scientific/Research/Governmental:
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Discovery Park (Astronomy)
1651 W. Discovery Park Blvd.
Safford, AZ 85546
928-428-6260
University of Arizona Steward Observatory (Astronomy)
Swift Trail
Safford, AZ 85546
928-2739
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Service (Agriculture)
45 Bowie Ave.
Solomon, AZ 85551
928-428-2611
University of Arizona Agricultural Experiment Station (Agriculture)
2134 S. Montierth Lane
Safford, AZ 85546
928-428-2432
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Bureau of Land Management |
928-348-4400 |
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U. S. Forest Service – Coronado National Forest |
928-428-4150 |
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U. S. Dept. of Agriculture Farm Service Agency |
928-428-5560 |
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U. S. Justice Dept. – Swift Trail Correctional Camp |
928-428-6600 |
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Arizona Dept. of Corrections – Safford State Prison |
928-428-4698 |
4. Airport:
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City of Safford Regional Airport
Http://www.SaffordAirport.com |
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FBO:
Safford Aviation Services, Inc.
Doug Benson, Chief Operating Officer
4650 Aviation Way
Safford, AZ 85546
928-428-7670 |
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Business Sites, rental rates, general inquiries:
Safford Regional Airport
c/o Robert Bigando, Director
City of Safford Community Development Department
808 S. 8th Ave.
Safford, AZ 85548
928-348-8514 |
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5. Golf Course:
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18-Hole municipal course with clubhouse and pro-shop. Owned and operated by the City of Safford: |
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Mt. Graham Municipal Golf Course
Burt Watkins, Manager
4250 W. Golf Course Rd
Safford, AZ 85546
928-348-3140 |
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6. Hospital:
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59-bed fully certified hospital with 18 physicians in-attending. |
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Mt. Graham Community Hospital
Karl Johnson, Administrator
1600 S. 20th Ave.
Safford, AZ 85546
928-348-4006 |
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