About Indian Wells
Indian Wells, AZ is a small unincorporated community located in northeastern Arizona.
Officially, Indian Wells is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 10.4 square miles.
📰 Indian Wells News Today
- A New Stop of Opportunity is Rising in Indian Wells Navajo Nation Office of the President (.gov) · May 28
- No. 27 Men’s Tennis Takes Down No. 19 Arizona State in Gritty Fashion Pepperdine University Athletics · Mar 13
- Memphis Drops Heartbreaker to No. 19 Arizona State, 4-3 University of Memphis Athletics · Mar 15
- After tennis racket smashes at Indian Wells, one was flung out of a stadium in Arizona - The Athletic The New York Times · Mar 17
- Profile | Indian Wells Crosscourt View · Mar 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Indian Wells Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in northeastern Arizona, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Arizona — one of 467 recognized communities statewide.
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 17 miles.
🏫 Schools in Indian Wells
- Indian Wells Elementary
- White Cone - Inactive
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateArizona
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area10.4 sq mi
Coordinates35.4093, -110.1144