Picacho, Arizona
CDP
About Picacho
Picacho, AZ is a small unincorporated community located in southern Arizona.
Officially, Picacho is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 6.09 square miles.
📰 Picacho News Today
- 1 dead in Interstate 10 crash near Picacho Peak KTAR News 92.3 FM · Jun 25
- One last rest stop: A beloved Arizona road trip staple closes after 40 years ABC15 Arizona · May 31
- One person killed in crash on I-10 near Picacho Peak: Authorities investigate two other crashes KVOA · Jun 25
- Pinal County deputies rescue stranded hiker from Picacho Peak, reminding hikers of extreme heat dangers 12News · Jul 3
- Picacho Peak Dairy Queen closing after more than 40 years in business kgun9.com · May 6
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Picacho Unique
- The only place in America named Picacho — 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 southern Arizona, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
🏫 Schools in Picacho
- Picacho School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateArizona
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area6.09 sq mi
Coordinates32.7102, -111.4943