Chino Valley is a town that began by mistake. Soldiers, under orders to establish a new territorial capital near a mountain that looked like a thumb, set up camp at Del Rio Springs in January, 1864. Months later, they realized that the real Thumb Butte was actually miles away in what is now Prescott. In May of the same year the capital was moved to Prescott. The mountain that caused the confusion is today called "Little Thumb Butte".

Chino Valley is nestled comfortably in the mountains of central Arizona, 15 miles north of

Prescott at an elevation of 4,750 feet. Chino Valley has a mild climate and a gentle four seasons.

We enjoy 300 plus days of sunshine every year, and have an average rainfall of 10.6 inches. The Chino Valley area supports a variety of vegetation. Spring is heralded by grand tulips and daffodils. The summer landscape is marked with bountiful vegetable gardens where corn, squash, and beans flourish.

Affordable living is enhanced by local facilities including parks, ball fields, free tennis courts, the Teen Center, Community Center, Senior Center and animal shelter. The community has a

complete library, the fifth largest public library in Yavapai County.

The community is served by a fire district facility. Chino Valley has low drug and crime rates and is serviced by a local police department. We're also proud of our County Sheriff's Posse, and the Search and Rescue Team. Chino Valley is a rare community in Arizona. It is actively trying to preserve the best of the past while embracing the best of the future.