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Doney ParkAZ
A town of 6,253.
3 bordering townsMap →
Photo: RodneyRamsey · CC BY 2.0
Population
6,253
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$613K
Census ACS
Household income
$105K
median
Median age
41.9
years
Jobs based here
783
A commuter town
TownGrade
B−
#49 of 139 in AZ
What should you know before moving to Doney Park?
FEMA rates its natural-hazard risk higher than 96% of U.S. communities, with inland flooding at the top. Overall it grades B−, 49th among Arizona's 139 graded towns. Residents are healthier than 94% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates. 54% of the land in Doney Park is conserved, where Arizona’s towns sit at 14% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. Coconino National Forest, at 6,875 acres with 63 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 85% of U.S. towns.
What makes Doney Park stand out
Where Doney Park beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
32 measures vs. Arizona
17 better15 too close to call0 worse
| Widest gap | Doney Park | AZ |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 6.1% | 14.7% |
HealthA
Beats AZ on 17 of 32 CDC measures, trails it on none
Less healthyHealthier
CDC PLACES 2025 estimates.
Worth knowing · Natural hazardsD−
Inland flooding and wildfire at the top
FEMA National Risk Index.
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Doney Park for work
Where Doney Park’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
783jobs based in Doney Park
4%of working residents work in town
9 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How Doney Park grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Arizona), ordered by how far Doney Park is from typical.
Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listD−Open →HealthFlagstaff Medical Center 8.1 miles awayAOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.1 of 20; 0% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitDOpen →Cost of livingTypical home $613K, 8.4 years of the Flagstaff metro’s $73K median household incomeCOpen →Jobs & incomeB+Open →SchoolsBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
Moving to Doney Park: who provides what
Doney Park is unincorporated, so Coconino County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerAPS17.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterDoney Park WaterNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers70% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesCoconino CountyCoconino County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Arizona you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereCoconino County RecorderCoconino County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code8600486004 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Doney Park.
Doney Park keeps more of its land conserved than most of Arizona and has less tooth loss than most of Arizona, but it has homes that cost more against local pay than most of Arizona.
OutdoorsB+
Nearly a third of Doney Park is conserved land
Its 7,143 conserved acres are a larger share of the town than in 88% of Arizona towns.
69 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. At 3.4 miles per square mile, Doney Park’s trail density is against 1.1 in Arizona’s towns and 0.4 across U.S. towns.
#11for trails in AZ
54.1%
conserved · 7,143 of 13,215 acres
69 mi
of trails · 3.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Coconino National Forest | 63 mi | 6,875 |
| 2. Peaks View County Park | 1.7 mi | 28 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsB
Doney Park’s schools rank ahead of 60% of Arizona districts
Its public schools are run by the Flagstaff Unified District. Its two schools are below.
60%of AZ districts it outscoresBSchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgeon Cromer Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 350 | C+ |
| Northland Christian School PrivateLargest high schoolGrades K–12 | Grades K–12 | 90 | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within AZ on state tests and graduation
HealthA
Doney Park stands out in Arizona and nationally: a smaller share of its adults have obesity
Its widest gap with Arizona is tooth loss: 6.1% of those 65+ have lost all their teeth, against 14.7% statewide.
22% of adults have obesity in Doney Park. Among 140 Arizona towns, just 10 have a lower share of adults who have diabetes than Doney Park. 29% of adults have high blood pressure in Doney Park.
94%healthier than U.S. townsAHealth Grade
| Doney Park | Arizona towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 32% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 24% | 25% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 35% | 36% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 37% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Arizona
17 better15 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Doney Park | AZ |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 6.1% | 14.7% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.5% | 13.2% |
Flagstaff Medical Center
8.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
94th
percentile among AZ towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade D−
Doney Park faces a very high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Only 7 of the 140 Arizona towns we compare have a higher FEMA risk score than Doney Park. Since 2010, 22 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Doney Park.
96risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingWildfire
22
paid flood claims since 2010
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
More than half of Doney Park’s working residents commute to Flagstaff
Jobs based here grew from 586 in 2013 to 783.
Most working residents leave Doney Park for work: only 4% work in town. The median household income in Doney Park is $105,000. Since 2013, Doney Park has added 197 jobs, to 783 in 2023.
4%work in town
| Doney Park | Arizona towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $105,000 | $68,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% | 12% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.5% | 10% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Doney Park4%
Flagstaff59%
Phoenix8%
Scottsdale2%
Prescott1%
9 mi
median commute distance
783
jobs based in Doney Park
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
D
Walkability grade: more walkable than 15% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Arizona overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 12% of residents (23% statewide); children under 18 are 28% of residents (22% statewide). 36% of Doney Park adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more.
41.9median age · AZ 39
| Doney Park | Arizona towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 28% | 21% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 36% | 24% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 20% | 22% | 18% |
Doney ParkArizonaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school27%
Some college20%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s22%
Graduate15%
Women and men · all residents
49% women, 51% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.3 points. Across Arizona, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Doney Park | AZ | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 13.3% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 14.9% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5.8% | 9.4% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 6.3% | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.8% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 15.2% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.8% | 12% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 13% | 10.8% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 6.9% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.4% | 10.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 27.4% | 23.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 19.5% | 23.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.4% | 9.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 21.5% | 20.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 14.9% | 13% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Climate
Doney Park has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Doney Park has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. Doney Park’s July high is 86°F.
52″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–46°
Spring31–63°
Summer49–84°
Fall33–66°
Oct 6
typical first frost
May 13
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade C
The median home in Doney Park sells for about $653K
At 8.4 years of the Flagstaff metro’s $73K median household income, the typical home costs more against local pay than in 91% of Arizona towns; that ratio is one input to its C for cost of living.
$653Kmedian sale price
3
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 21 attractions →Humphreys Peak and 12 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Doney Park. Close and well known come first.
11 mi MountainHumphreys Peak
6 mi National MonumentSunset Crater Volcano National Monument108K visitors a year
18 mi MountainRoden Crater
11 mi Ski areaArizona Snowbowl53 runs · 2,368 ft vertical
6 mi National MonumentWalnut Canyon National Monument153K visitors a year
35 mi MountainCathedral RockSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Humphreys Peak: Bob Blasi; Coconino National Forest, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument: National Park Service, Public domain · Roden Crater: Unknown, Public domain · Arizona Snowbowl: Frederick Dennstedt from los angeles, usa, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Walnut Canyon National Monument: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cathedral Rock: Terrydarc, CC BY-SA 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Doney Park
17pages on Doney Park
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Doney Park
Indian Bible CollegeCommunity college · Private nonprofit · Flagstaff6.4 mi$7,980 tuitionNorthern Arizona UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Flagstaff9.3 mi$13,009 in-state tuitionCoconino Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Flagstaff9.7 mi$2,907 in-state tuition
About 5 of every 100 Doney Park residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Arizona.
About Doney Park
CDP in Coconino County, Arizona
Doney Park is a census-designated place in Coconino County, Arizona, United States. It is a residential area northeast of Flagstaff, located off U.S. Route 89 and is in the 86004 zip code. The area is named for Kevin Doney, a northern Arizona pioneer. Many of the homes in this community are on lots of one acre or larger. The area is known for its views of the San Francisco Peaks and Sunset Crater Volcano.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 15 sq mi
- Area code
- 928
Doney Park’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Doney Park.
Mountain View RanchesFlagstaffTimberline-FernwoodDoney Park
How the neighbors grade
| Town | AZ rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doney Park | #49 | B− | C | — | B | A |
| Mountain View Ranches | — | — | C | — | B | A |
| Flagstaff | #82 | C | D | C− | B | A− |
| Timberline-Fernwood | — | — | C+ | — | B | A |
Mountain View Ranches and Timberline-Fernwood have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Doney Park, Mountain View Ranches and Timberline-Fernwood report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Doney Park with a neighbor →
Questions about Doney Park
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Doney Park, AZ a good place to live?
Doney Park grades B− overall, better than 50% of U.S. towns and #49 of 139 in Arizona. It grades A for health and B for schools. Hazard risk is its weak spot, with a D−.
Is Doney Park, AZ expensive?
The typical home is worth about $613,000, 47% above the Arizona typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.