Principal Economic Activities

Tourism and recreation are the foundation of the economy of Show Low. Due to its size and location, the community serves as a regional trade and services center for southern Navajo County and portions of southern Apache County. It is also an entry point for visitors to the White Mountain recreation areas.

Wholesale concerns include lumber companies, concrete plants, and bottled gas firms. Navajo County business offices and regional headquarters and Navapache Regional Medical Center, a regional trauma hospital, are maintained in Show Low.

Most Show Low manufacturing employment is in the forest products industry. Stone Container Forest Industries Paper Mill, Arizona's only pulp and paper mill, is located northwest of Show Low and is the area's largest employer. Show Low also has a molding mill, machine shop and pellet mill. The city, a designated Enterprise Zone as well as an active Main Street City, runs a business incubator area, an industrial park and operated the regional Show Low Municipal Airport. The City has no property tax.