Blue Ridge, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Gila County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
1,037
Population
54/sq mi density
$78,598
Median Income
$68,406 per capita
$422,100
Home Value
$486,088 Zillow
49°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,598 median income, 1.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$422,100 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Blue Ridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.5 inches. The area receives 18.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 50.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,804 ft (2,074 m) |
| Area | 19.1 sq mi (49.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6407°N, 111.1074°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Gila County County |
| Nearest Airport | Winslow-Lindbergh Regional (INW) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 50.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 52.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 29 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0517 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.67 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (94 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Francisco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 1075 | 94 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in |
Blue Ridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 31°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.3") and June the driest (0.3").