As a newly incorporated town in 2004, Dewey-Humboldt has firm plans to maintain the rural flavor of the land. The average residential real estate lot is typically larger than acre with most lots 1.6 acres or greater. This rural flavor sets in stark contrast to its higher density neighbor 7 miles to the west, Prescott Valley and even higher density neighbor, Prescott, 17 miles to the west. With the new incorporation, Dewey-Humboldt has positioned itself as a player in the development of the Prescott area formerly known as the Tri-Cities. The new reference of the Quad Cities gives a bow to the efforts of the residents of Dewey-Humboldt.
The newly formed Focused Future Action Team is a diverse group of residents charged with the task of developing a plan for future development, infrastructure, community amenities and services. This Action Team has compiled a list of values that cannot be compromised. Some of them are: low-density real estate development, a rural atmosphere, dark skies and animals, including pets and horses.
This quiet, horse loving community at an elevation of 4556 feet has four distinct seasons with only a trace of snow fall in the winter. The maximum high in the summer is 90 degrees with a low of 27 degrees in the winter.
The Monogram Companies, new owners of the former Youngs Farm have submitted a formal application of rezoning for this property. The request includes 28 acres of General Commercial at the corner of State Routes 69 and 169. A Planned Area Development of 286 acres with 12 acres of commercial area and 274 acres of low density residential with a total of 325 dwellings is requested. The number of dwellings has been reduced from the first application to be more in keeping with the rural flavor so desired by Dewey-Humboldt residents.