PeridotArizona
Peridot is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Gila and Graham counties in the U.S. state of Arizona.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Peridot
Set in the eastern part of Arizona, Peridot is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Peridot is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 5.46 square miles.
What Makes Peridot Unique
- The only place in America named Peridot — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in eastern Arizona, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 15 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Apache Cultural Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Peridot
- CVIT - San Carlos High School
- San Carlos High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.