Star Valley, Arizona

Star Valley is a town in Gila County, Arizona, United States, incorporated in 2005.

Arizona State Route 260 passes through Star Valley, leading west 4 miles (6 km) into Payson and east 85 miles (137 km) to Show Low.

[3] Star Valley sits at an elevation of 4,650 feet (1,420 m) and takes its name from the valley in which it is located, formed by Houston Creek, which descends to the south through Tonto National Forest to Tonto Creek, a tributary of the Salt River.

32.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

[8] Star Valley uses a council-manager government form with a town council.

As of February 2020, the mayor is Gary Coon and the current town manager is Timothy Grier.

Star Valley is bisected by Highway 260. Local businesses line both sides of the highway.
Magnificent Ponderosa pine, abundant elk and the proximity of the Mogollon Rim set the tone of the town.
Star Valley Town Hall
Star Valley Jail 1895–1902