Community Profile

Weather

Average temperature (degrees F) Year  maximum 95.1 degrees; minimum 29.7 degrees.
Average total precipitation: 17.15 inches.

About

At 4,500 feet, Sedona's weather is generally mild, but still offers dramatic contrasts to people who visit and live in the Red Rocks. During your visit you are likely to experience plenty of sunshine, fluffy white clouds, and gorgeous Arizona sunsets. If you are lucky you may see lightning over Bell Rock and awesome full moon evenings. You may even see dusting of snow on the Red Rocks. Sedona serves as a vital focal point for visitors to the surrounding scenic attractions. Mild climate due to Sedona's elevation being 3,200 feet higher than the desert of Phoenix and 2,600 feet lower than the rim country area of Flagstaff, and breathtaking panoramas combine to make Sedona a much sought after cultural Mecca. It has attracted a number of artists, writers and retirees who are year-round residents. With the National Forest Service estimate of more than 3.5 million visitors annually, tourism has emerged as the primary contributor to the economy. The two largest employment sectors are services and trade, accounting for 74 percent of the community's estimated total employment. Activity in these sectors is characterized by proprietor-owned-and-operated business establishments.

Population

The steadily increasing population has stimulated the real estate sector considerably,
and housing construction has evolved as a major employer.

• Sedona/Oak Creek   15,890 Coconino County 122,825
• Yavapai County 155,860

Churches

26 churches of various denominations.

Organizations

More than 120 various clubs and organizations.

Services

Law enforcement: City of Sedona Police Department, and Coconino County and Yavapai County sheriff's departments, Department of Public Safety. Fire department: Sedona Fire District (which includes the City of Sedona, Oak Creek Canyon, Village of Oak Creek and red rock areas).

Health Care

Six ambulances, an emergency search and rescue squad an air evac helicopter serve the area, health care center (in-patient), health care center (out-patient), full-time physicians, orthopedic surgeon, optometrists, podiatrist, dentists, chiropractors, ophthalmologist, and a physical therapist. There is a Medical Center in West Sedona.

Communications

Legal Newspaper: Sedona Red Rock News.
Radio: KAZM-780 AM, KQST-102.9 FM, and The Cat-100.1 FM.
Television: One Prescott channel via microwave on cable, one Flagstaff channel, five Phoenix channels via cable,
11 satellite channels via cable.