Munds Park, Arizona

{{US Census population

|align=left|2010= 631

|2020= 1096

|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|newspaper=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2016}}

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File:Sedona Red Rocks from I-17.jpg from I-17, just south of Munds Park]]

As of the census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}} of 2000, there were 1,250 people, 583 households, and 378 families residing in the CDP. The population density was {{convert|56.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 2,994 housing units at an average density of {{convert|134.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the CDP was 95.9% White, 0.3% Black or African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 1.2% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.7% of the population.

There were 583 households, out of which 16.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples living together, 2.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.58.

In the CDP, the age distribution of the population shows 15.5% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 21.3% from 25 to 44, 36.1% from 45 to 64, and 22.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $41,432, and the median income for a family was $49,803. Males had a median income of $40,558 versus $22,200 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $22,769. About 4.4% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.4% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of {{convert|22.3|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|22.3|sqmi|km2}} is land and {{convert|0.04|sqmi|km2}} (0.1%) is water.

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Sunset Crater has a Continental climate, abbreviated "Dsa" on climate maps.

{{Weather box|width=55%

|location = Munds Park, Arizona (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1986–2017)

|single line = Yes

|collapsed = Y

|Jan record high F = 65

|Feb record high F = 68

|Mar record high F = 75

|Apr record high F = 80

|May record high F = 88

|Jun record high F = 95

|Jul record high F = 97

|Aug record high F = 92

|Sep record high F = 88

|Oct record high F = 85

|Nov record high F = 75

|Dec record high F = 69

|year record high F =

| Jan avg record high F = 56.8

| Feb avg record high F = 59.1

| Mar avg record high F = 65.1

| Apr avg record high F = 72.5

| May avg record high F = 80.5

| Jun avg record high F = 88.0

| Jul avg record high F = 91.8

| Aug avg record high F = 87.8

| Sep avg record high F = 83.4

| Oct avg record high F = 77.2

| Nov avg record high F = 67.5

| Dec avg record high F = 59.9

|year avg record high F = 92.5

|Jan high F = 45.7

|Feb high F = 47.1

|Mar high F = 52.8

|Apr high F = 59.8

|May high F = 68.5

|Jun high F = 79.5

|Jul high F = 83.0

|Aug high F = 80.8

|Sep high F = 75.8

|Oct high F = 65.6

|Nov high F = 54.2

|Dec high F = 45.6

|year high F = 63.2

|Jan mean F = 31.2

|Feb mean F = 33.0

|Mar mean F = 37.9

|Apr mean F = 43.4

|May mean F = 51.0

|Jun mean F = 59.5

|Jul mean F = 66.1

|Aug mean F = 65.2

|Sep mean F = 58.6

|Oct mean F = 48.3

|Nov mean F = 38.4

|Dec mean F = 30.7

|year mean F =

|Jan low F = 16.7

|Feb low F = 19.0

|Mar low F = 23.1

|Apr low F = 27.1

|May low F = 33.5

|Jun low F = 39.5

|Jul low F = 49.3

|Aug low F = 49.6

|Sep low F = 41.4

|Oct low F = 31.0

|Nov low F = 22.5

|Dec low F = 15.8

|year low F = 30.7

| Jan avg record low F = -3.1

| Feb avg record low F = 2.8

| Mar avg record low F = 6.0

| Apr avg record low F = 16.3

| May avg record low F = 23.1

| Jun avg record low F = 28.4

| Jul avg record low F = 38.0

| Aug avg record low F = 41.1

| Sep avg record low F = 31.0

| Oct avg record low F = 19.1

| Nov avg record low F = 10.8

| Dec avg record low F = -0.9

|year avg record low F = -7.6

|Jan record low F = -21

|Feb record low F = -20

|Mar record low F = -9

|Apr record low F = 1

|May record low F = 18

|Jun record low F = 20

|Jul record low F = 29

|Aug record low F = 31

|Sep record low F = 26

|Oct record low F = 6

|Nov record low F = -8

|Dec record low F = -27

|year record low F =

|Jan precipitation inch = 3.12

|Feb precipitation inch = 3.03

|Mar precipitation inch = 2.53

|Apr precipitation inch = 1.08

|May precipitation inch = 0.76

|Jun precipitation inch = 0.25

|Jul precipitation inch = 2.07

|Aug precipitation inch = 3.15

|Sep precipitation inch = 2.14

|Oct precipitation inch = 1.92

|Nov precipitation inch = 1.69

|Dec precipitation inch = 2.83

|year precipitation inch = 24.57

|precipitation colour = green

|Jul snow inch = 0.0

|Aug snow inch = 0.0

|Sep snow inch = 0.0

|Oct snow inch = 0.9

|Nov snow inch = 3.9

|Dec snow inch = 11.2

|Jan snow inch = 21.9

|Feb snow inch = 17.7

|Mar snow inch = 15.1

|Apr snow inch = 6.4

|May snow inch = 0.3

|Jun snow inch = 0.0

|year snow inch= 77.4

|Jan precipitation days = 7.0

|Feb precipitation days = 7.5

|Mar precipitation days = 7.1

|Apr precipitation days = 3.9

|May precipitation days = 3.3

|Jun precipitation days = 2.4

|Jul precipitation days = 9.2

|Aug precipitation days = 13.5

|Sep precipitation days = 7.7

|Oct precipitation days = 5.2

|Nov precipitation days = 4.6

|Dec precipitation days = 6.6

|unit precipitation days = 0.01 inch

| Jul snow days = 0.0

| Aug snow days = 0.0

| Sep snow days = 0.0

| Oct snow days = 0.6

| Nov snow days = 2.1

| Dec snow days = 4.7

| Jan snow days = 5.5

| Feb snow days = 5.3

| Mar snow days = 4.7

| Apr snow days = 2.1

| May snow days = 0.3

| Jun snow days = 0.0

|unit snow days = 0.1 inch

|source 1 = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration{{cite web |url = https://www.weather.gov/wrh/Climate?wfo=fgz |title = NOWData - NOAA Online Weather Data |publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |access-date = August 15, 2022}}

{{cite web

|url = https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/services/data/v1?dataset=normals-monthly-1991-2020&stations=USC00025780&format=pdf&dataTypes=MLY-TMAX-NORMAL,MLY-TMIN-NORMAL,MLY-TAVG-NORMAL,MLY-PRCP-NORMAL,MLY-SNOW-NORMAL

|publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

|title = U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Mund's Park, AZ

|access-date = December 30, 2022

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Munds Park is widely regarded for its variety of outdoor recreation opportunities in all seasons. The Munds Park Trail System is a collection of trails surrounding the town designated for hiking, mountain biking, and ATVs. It is an extremely popular summer destination for off-road and All-Terrain Vehicles.{{Cite web|url=https://mundsparktrailstewards.com/|title=MUnds park Trail Stewards (MUTS)|website=mundsparktrailstewards.com}} The Arizona Trail passes between Munds Park and Mormon Lake. At large camping is allowed in the adjacent Coconino National Forest for portions of the year.{{Cite web|url=http://www.fs.usda.gov/coconino/|title=Coconino National Forest - Home}}

Several lakes can be found in the area. Located directly in Munds Park is Lake O'Dell, a small lake created by an earthen dam on Munds Creek. Lake O’Dell is popular among kayakers and local fishermen. It is a haven for both migratory and non-migratory bird species, including ospreys and bald eagles. Other nearby lakes used for outdoor recreation include Lake Mary and Mormon Lake, Arizona's largest natural lake, along with dozens of springs and natural ponds known as tanks.

Munds Park is located within Arizona Hunting Unit 6A, and is among the richest units for elk, deer, and other large game in the United States. 6A is heavily forested and is crossed by dozens of dirt roads.{{cite web|title=Arizona Hunting Units|url=http://www.huntunits.com/arizona/state_map}} Also located in Munds Park is Pinewood Country Club, a private 18-hole championship golf course.

The official paper of Munds Park since 1993 is the Pinewood News. The paper notes events, history and local news.

Munds Park is home of the Pinewood Country Club, an 18-hole championship golf course. It is normally open from about Memorial Day through October. The clubhouse was constructed in the late 1950s and is home to two dining/event rooms, a restaurant, and a bar, plus it has a patio for outdoor seating. The club features a large driving range, chipping green, and putting green. The country club has a lightning warning system.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pinewoodcountryclubaz.com/|title=Home - Pinewood Country Club - Munds Park, AZ|website=www.pinewoodcountryclubaz.com}}

Munds Park is within the Flagstaff Unified School District.{{cite web |url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st04_az/schooldistrict_maps/c04005_coconino/DC20SD_C04005.pdf |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221009/https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st04_az/schooldistrict_maps/c04005_coconino/DC20SD_C04005.pdf |archive-date=October 9, 2022 |url-status=live |title=2020 census - school district reference map: Coconino County, AZ |publisher=United States Census Bureau |page=4 (PDF pp. 5/5)|access-date=2024-09-12}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st04_az/schooldistrict_maps/c04005_coconino/DC20SD_C04005_SD2MS.txt Text list] The zoned secondary schools are Mount Elden Middle School and Flagstaff High School.{{cite web|url=https://www.fusd1.org/cms/lib03/AZ01001113/Centricity/Domain/1/FUSD_MidHighBoundaries_NoSA.pdf|title=2010/2011 Middle (6–8) and High (9–12) School Attendance Areas|publisher=Flagstaff Unified School District|access-date=2024-09-12}} – Compare to the US Census Bureau maps.

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