Whitecone, Arizona

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Population in 2010: 817.
Males: 346  (42.4%)
Females: 471  (57.6%)
Median resident age:

32.1 years
Arizona median age:

38.8 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $49,487
Whitecone:

$49,487
AZ:

$74,568

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,581

Whitecone CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $214,700
Whitecone:

$214,700
AZ:

$402,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $194,646; detached houses: $184,961; mobile homes: $281,143

Median gross rent in 2022: $911.

March 2022 cost of living index in Whitecone: 85.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 65.0%
(100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 65.5% for American Indian residents)

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  • Races in Whitecone, AZ (2022)
    • 85294.2%American Indian alone
    • 91.0%Hispanic
    • 70.8%White alone
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Current Local Time: MST (no DST) time zone

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Coconino, AZ (87.3 miles , pop. 74,488).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Scottsdale, AZ (173.5 miles , pop. 202,705).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (183.2 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Toyei, AZ (3.2 miles),
Jeddito, AZ (3.4 miles ),
Greasewood, AZ (3.6 miles ),
Indian Wells, AZ (3.8 miles ),
Keams Canyon, AZ (4.0 miles ),
Steamboat, AZ (4.0 miles ),
Tees Toh, AZ (4.4 miles ),
Dilkon, AZ (4.6 miles )

Latitude: 35.60 N, Longitude: 110.08 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 928

Distribution of median household income in Whitecone, AZ in 2022
Distribution of house value in Whitecone, AZ in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.7%
Arizona:

3.8%

Earthquake activity:

Whitecone-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Arizona state average. It is 1826% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/28/1992 at 11:57:34, a magnitude 7.6 (6.2 MB, 7.6 MS, 7.3 MW, Depth: 0.7 mi, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 378.9 miles away from Whitecone center, causing 3 deaths (1 shaking deaths, 2 other deaths) and 400 injuries, causing $100,000,000 total damage and $40,000,000 insured losses
On 10/16/1999 at 09:46:44, a magnitude 7.4 (6.3 MB, 7.4 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.3 ML) earthquake occurred 367.5 miles away from Whitecone center
On 5/19/1940 at 04:36:40, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 360.3 miles away from the city center, causing $33,000,000 total damage
On 12/31/1934 at 18:45:56, a magnitude 7.1 (7.1 UK) earthquake occurred 382.7 miles away from the city center
On 10/15/1979 at 23:16:54, a magnitude 7.0 (5.7 MB, 6.9 MS, 7.0 ML, 6.4 MW) earthquake occurred 371.8 miles away from Whitecone center
On 7/21/1952 at 11:52:14, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 505.1 miles away from the city center, causing $50,000,000 total damage
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Navajo County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 7, Fires: 6, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Flash Flood: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Whitecone:

  • Coconino Community College (about 94 miles; Flagstaff, AZ; Full-time enrollment: 2,090)
  • Northern Arizona University (about 94 miles; Flagstaff, AZ; FT enrollment: 22,494)
  • San Juan College (about 134 miles; Farmington, NM; FT enrollment: 5,112)
  • Northcentral University (about 143 miles; Prescott Valley, AZ; FT enrollment: 5,927)
  • Yavapai College (about 153 miles; Prescott, AZ; FT enrollment: 4,258)
  • Fort Lewis College (about 169 miles; Durango, CO; FT enrollment: 3,631)
  • Paradise Valley Community College (about 175 miles; Phoenix, AZ; FT enrollment: 5,259)

Public school in Whitecone:

  • WHITE CONE HIGH SCHOOL (Location: HIGHWAY 77 MILE POST 31.2)

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Navajo County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

3.6 people
Arizona:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

81.8%
Whole state:

66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.7%
Whole state:

7.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Whitecone:

Marital status in Whitecone, AZ
  • Never married: 50.8%
  • Now married: 35.0%
  • Separated: 1.5%
  • Widowed: 6.1%
  • Divorced: 6.5%

For population 25 years and over in Whitecone:

  • High school or higher: 70.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 1.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.6%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

13.3
Arizona average:

12.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Whitecone, AZ (based on Navajo County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Other24,72762
Evangelical Protestant13,96698
Catholic6,60014
Mainline Protestant1,41018
Black Protestant2072
None60,539-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 19
This county:

1.71 / 10,000 pop.
Arizona:

1.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Navajo County:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
This county:

0.27 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 55
Navajo County:

4.95 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 88
Navajo County:

7.92 / 10,000 pop.
Arizona:

6.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

12.7%
Arizona:

8.0%
Adult obesity rate:
Navajo County:

26.1%
State:

22.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

9.8%
Arizona:

14.2%

Strongest AM radio stations in Whitecone:

  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KMIA (710 AM; 50 kW; BLACK CANYON CITY, AZ; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KFNX (1100 AM; 50 kW; CAVE CREEK, AZ; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KDJI (1270 AM; 5 kW; HOLBROOK, AZ; Owner: PETRACOM OF HOLBROOK, L.L.C.)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KFLT (830 AM; 50 kW; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: FAMILY LIFE B/CING SYSTEM, INC.)
  • KPXQ (1360 AM; 50 kW; GLENDALE, AZ; Owner: COMMON GROUND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMIK (1580 AM; 50 kW; TEMPE, AZ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KDWN (720 AM; 50 kW; LAS VEGAS, NV; Owner: RADIO NEVADA CORP.)
  • KXNT (840 AM; 50 kW; NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KGAK (1330 AM; 5 kW; GALLUP, NM; Owner: KRJG, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Whitecone:

  • KUYI (88.1 FM; HOTEVILLA, AZ; Owner: THE HOPI FOUNDATION)
  • KJKI (98.9 FM; LEUPP, AZ; Owner: ORAIBI MEDIA ASSOCIATION)
  • KFXR-FM (107.3 FM; CHINLE, AZ; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Whitecone:

  • K08HQ (Channel 8; CHINLE, AZ; Owner: KOB-TV, LLC)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • WHITECONE, Whitecone Az 86031 Ir6 (Lat: 35.562250 Lon: -110.082889), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WQKQ394,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11075.0 MHz, 11115.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11215.0 MHz, Grant Date: 07/16/2019, Expiration Date: 08/11/2029, Certifier: Justin E Hinkle, Registrant: Lukas, Lafuria, Gutierrez & Sachs, LLP, 8300 Greensboro Drive, Suite 1200, Tysons, VA 22102, Phone: (703) 584-8673, Fax: (703) 584-8696, Email:

  • Whitecone, Lat: 35.562194 Lon: -110.079889, Type: Pole, Structure height: 7.3 m, Call Sign: WQUK547,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10815.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/01/2014, Expiration Date: 08/01/2024, Certifier: Louis Tomasetti, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street, Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 783-4141, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Whitecone, AZ
  • 93.5%Wood
  • 3.6%No fuel used
  • 3.0%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Whitecone, AZ
  • 56.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 24.1%Wood
  • 19.4%Electricity


Whitecone compared to Arizona state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below 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 below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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