About Yarnell
Set in the western part of Arizona, Yarnell is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Yarnell is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 8.87 square miles.
📰 Yarnell News Today
- Wildfire forces evacuations near Yarnell FOX 10 Phoenix · Jul 4
- Mina Fire near Yarnell reaches near-full containment, evacuations lowered KTAR News 92.3 FM · Jul 5
- Forward progress stopped on Mina Fire near Yarnell AZ Family · Jul 4
- Evacuation orders lifted for Mina Fire in Yarnell ABC15 Arizona · Jul 4
- Mina Fire in Arizona forces evacuations, closes SR 89 north azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic · Jul 4
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Yarnell Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in western 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 16 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Yarnell
- The Ranch House — coffee shop
- Yarnell Community Hall
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Fatality Site · Attraction
- Yarnell Fire 19 Spot · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateArizona
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area8.87 sq mi
Coordinates34.2282, -112.7629