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Star Valley

A town of 2,525 people in Arizona
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Conserved land93%21,494 of 23,044 acres
Trails40 mi1.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves18,512 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Star Valley

Town in Gila County, Arizona
2005Established
2,484Population
6.4 sq miArea
4,882 ftElevation

Star Valley is a town in Gila County, Arizona, United States, incorporated in 2005. Before incorporation, it was a census-designated place (CDP). As of the 2020 census the population of the town was 2,484.

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From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Living in Star Valley

Housing in Star Valley

$488K▼ 2.2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Star Valley home is worth about $488,000, down 2.2% in a year, 17% above the Arizona typical home.

Only 1 sale in March 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Work & commute in Star Valley

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Most working residents leave Star Valley for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Payson (34%), Phoenix (19%) and Mesa (5%). Half commute less than 63 miles.

Payson
34%
Phoenix
19%
Mesa
5%
Tempe
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Star Valley →

Health in Star Valley

B

Health Grade B

Healthier than 58% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 79% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Arizona

12better than AZ·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 11 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Cobre Valley Regional Medical CenterGlobe · 54.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Elk Ridge - PaysonPayson · 6.1 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · part of Star Valley
DentalShortage · part of Star Valley
Mental healthShortage · part of Star Valley
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Star Valley · CMS · HRSAHealth in Star Valley →

Natural hazards in Star Valley

74
High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 74% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🔥 Wildfire
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Star Valley →

Climate in Star Valley

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Star Valley has chilly winters and hot summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 27°, and about 19 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

56° / 27°Winter
71° / 39°Spring
91° / 59°Summer
75° / 44°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Star Valley →

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Nearest: Payson Public LibraryPayson · 6.4 miles · 48 hrs a week
Famous people from Star ValleyWriters, athletes, leaders and more who were born in Star Valley.Meet them →

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Payson Star Valley Payson
Where Star Valley residents work nearby:Payson 34%Work & commute →
Compare side by side:Star Valley vs Payson

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