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Anthem, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Maricopa County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
22,622 Population 2,856/sq mi density
$117,846 Median Income $55,133 per capita
$516,200 Home Value $563,523 Zillow
$2,258 Median Rent 35.7% income on rent
73°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
148 Violent Crime/100K 2,003 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$117,846 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$516,200 home value, $2,258/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
148 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
49.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Anthem has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 92°F Jul (34°C)
Annual Average72.5°F
34% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average92°F (34°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,791 ft (546 m)
Area8.0 sq mi (20.7 km²)
Population Density2,856/sq mi
Coordinates33.8468°N, 112.1270°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyMaricopa County County
Nearest AirportPhoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.9"
77% below US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.89"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0507 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)22.1 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.54 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.31 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score99.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.1 / 100
Community Resilience18.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Very High
Hail Very High
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Very High
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

43 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 3, 2025.

Mar 2, 2005 40 km SSW of Winslow West, Arizona M5.1 144 km
Jan 30, 2005 41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona M4.0 140 km
Jan 28, 2005 40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.8 141 km
Jul 23, 2023 2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona M3.8 105 km
Mar 18, 2011 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona M3.8 110 km
Feb 8, 2005 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.6 139 km
Jan 23, 2011 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona M3.6 110 km
Oct 25, 2011 4 km WSW of Paulden, Arizona M3.5 119 km
Nov 13, 1991 5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona M3.5 91 km
Jul 1, 2005 23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.4 126 km
Apr 1, 1994 22 km WNW of Paulden, Arizona M3.3 132 km
Jul 1, 2005 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.2 139 km
Jun 25, 2010 8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona M3.1 90 km
May 5, 2015 6 km W of Munds Park, Arizona M3.1 129 km
May 9, 2009 11 km SSW of Cordes Lakes, Arizona M3.1 41 km
Mar 4, 2015 26 km ENE of Bagdad, Arizona M3.0 116 km
Feb 19, 2025 0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona M3.0 114 km
Jun 17, 2014 17 km SSE of Williams, Arizona M3.0 141 km
Feb 8, 2005 41 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M2.9 143 km
Aug 30, 2014 8 km W of Rock House, Arizona M2.9 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

86 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 61 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jan 17, 1993 EF2 33 km 0
Jun 21, 1972 EF2 44 km 0
Sep 14, 1971 EF2 46 km 0
Aug 30, 1971 EF2 56 km 0
Oct 3, 1968 EF2 46 km 0
Jul 4, 1968 EF2 61 km 0
Nov 19, 2023 EF1 91 km 0
Jul 29, 2010 EF1 81 km 0
Feb 13, 1995 EF1 68 km 0
Jan 18, 1993 EF1 91 km 0
May 23, 1992 EF1 41 km 0
Jan 6, 1992 EF1 41 km 0
Nov 18, 1986 EF1 72 km 0
Aug 9, 1984 EF1 24 km 0
Jul 22, 1984 EF1 95 km 0
Aug 16, 1983 EF1 47 km 0
Aug 8, 1983 EF1 42 km 0
Sep 5, 1981 EF1 27 km 0
Mar 25, 1977 EF1 45 km 0
May 4, 1976 EF1 54 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (172 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Francisco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 1075 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CAVE CREEK COMPLEX (246,143 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 CAVE CREEK COMPLEX 246,143 50 km
2020 BUSH 212,542 71 km
2019 WOODBURY 130,242 95 km
2004 WILLOW 118,494 65 km
2005 EDGE COMPLEX 69,291 67 km
1996 LONE 60,574 77 km
2021 BACKBONE 41,168 74 km
2017 BROOKLYN 39,780 38 km
1998 UNNAMED 38,814 81 km
2017 GOODWIN 28,192 62 km
2024 SAND STONE 26,470 53 km
2020 SAWTOOTH 23,174 92 km
2024 SKELETON 22,753 37 km
1995 RIO 22,666 37 km
1995 BASIN 21,533 53 km
2012 SUNFLOWER 17,687 61 km
2021 TIGER 16,380 36 km
2012 GLADIATOR 16,096 51 km
2005 THREE FIRE COMPLEX (THREE) 15,849 80 km
2024 SIPHON 15,019 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 1.5 in
February 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
March 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in Wettest
April 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in
May 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
June 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 92°F (34°C) 1.4 in Warmest
August 87°F (31°C) 1.9 in
September 82°F (28°C) 1.3 in
October 71°F (22°C) 1.0 in
November 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
December 52°F (11°C) 1.8 in Coldest

Anthem has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 52°F in December to 92°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (0.2").

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