Principal Economic Activities

Pinetop-Lakeside is a part of the dynamic economic development of Arizona. It offers many resources: pollution-free air, plentiful clean water, forest products, abundant recreational activities, access to major metropolitan areas, a refreshing four-season climate, and a well-planned rural business atmosphere to serve the needs of the people in its region.

The economy of Pinetop-Lakeside is heavily oriented toward trade and services for tourists and recreational-seekers, as well as residents. A winter sports complex, Sunrise Ski Resort, located 30 miles east of Pinetop-Lakeside on the White Mountain Apache Indian Reservation, attracts skiers from around the southwest as well as internationally with its well developed slopes and facilities. Pinetop-Lakeside provides much of the available lodging, and local businesses have taken advantage of this new market.

The Town of Pinetop-Lakeside facilitates the operation of a new commerce park located on Porter Mountain Road that has all underground utilities, paved streets and easy access for transportation needs.

Community Profile

Population

1980

1990

1998

2000

2006

Pinetop/Lakeside
Navajo County
Arizona

2,315
67,629
2,716,546

2,422
77,658
3,665,228

3,485*
92,500
4,764,025

3582*
97,470
5,130,632

4540
113,470
6,305,210

Sources: Arizona Department of Economic Security and U.S. Census Bureau.
*Local sources estimate area population to be 30,000.

1990

1995

1998

2000

2006

Civilian Labor Force
Employed
Unemployed
Unemployment Rate

1,171
1,135
36
3.1%

1,353
1,302
51
3.8%

1,309
1,256
53
4.0%

1,744
N/A
67
3.8%

1,896
N/A
79
4.2%

Source: Arizona Department of Economic Security.

Growth Indicators

1990

1997

1998

2000

2006

Taxable Sales ($)
Postal Receipts ($)*
Pinetop
Lakeside
New Building Permits**
School Enrollment***
Net Assessed Valuation ($)
Pinetop
Lakeside

53,052,800

364,443
270.557
93
1,698

51,763,169
29,554,473

83,212,840

662,147
465,071
114
2,253

56,824,347
33,935,661

82,366,120

626,274
500,695
122
2,279

64,327,448
38,051,620

88,400,000

N/A
N/A
129
2,279

N/A
41,000,000

146,300,000

N/A
N/A
141
2,279

N/A
65,400,000

* Postal receipts are for fiscal year
** Arizona Business, Arizona State University.
*** Blue Ridge Unified District.