Black Canyon City is an unincorporated community.  A large percentage of the residents are retired. Many others work in Phoenix, or surrounding areas but choose to live outside of the city congestion and pollution. The growing community provides opportunities for either starting or expanding businesses. 

Approximately 300 students attend elementary and junior high schools in Black Canyon City.  High school students either take the bus to Mayer about thirty miles northwest, or to Boulder Creek High School in Anthem.

The town features churches representing several denominations, and many clubs and organizations which schedule activities throughout the year. These organizations include the Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center, High Desert Helpers, Inc., VFW and Auxiliary, Rock Club, The Black Canyon Community Association, Saddle Club and others.

Black Canyon City has a post office, library, two community parks, a cemetery, fire district, and rescue squad (ambulance and helicopter available). A medical center which is open five days a week.

Local businesses include two gas stations, auto repair shops, hardware store, variety store, beauty/nail shop, Dentist, auto parts store, auto glass, insurance agencies, general contractors, gift shops, real estate offices, bank, motel, and apartments.  We have RV parks and campgrounds, restaurants, saloons, grocery stores & Delicatessens,a  mini swap meet, Laundromat, a feed store, a preschool and several gift shops. Black Canyon City has two water departments, one is privately owned and the other is owned by its' users.

We have a Nationally recognized (non-motorized) Trail used for hiking, biking and horseback riding.  The trailhead begins on Hwy 74 (south) and goes past Hwy 69 (to the North).