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Bowie, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Graham County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
399 Population 233/sq mi density
$36,250 Median Income $20,861 per capita
$50,000 Home Value $70,829 Zillow
$623 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
20 Violent Crime/100K 2,099 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$36,250 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,000 home value, $623/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
20 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Bowie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,758 ft (1,145 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density233/sq mi
Coordinates32.3249°N, 109.4845°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyGraham County County
Nearest AirportSafford Regional (SAD)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.3"
70% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.36"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score64.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability71.6 / 100
Community Resilience7.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

66 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Jun 29, 2014 13 km SW of Franklin, Arizona M5.3 41 km
Jun 29, 2014 12 km S of Franklin, Arizona M4.0 45 km
Jul 3, 2014 11 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.9 47 km
Jul 12, 2014 17 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 42 km
Jul 11, 2014 5 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 50 km
Jul 9, 2014 13 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 45 km
May 24, 2010 24 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona M3.6 108 km
Aug 5, 2021 24 km SSE of Animas, New Mexico M3.6 98 km
May 24, 2010 27 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona M3.6 111 km
Oct 8, 2012 32 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico M3.6 122 km
Jul 10, 2014 16 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 42 km
Jun 29, 2014 16 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 39 km
Jul 11, 2014 12 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.5 43 km
Jun 29, 2014 14 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.5 47 km
Jun 30, 2014 19 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.5 39 km
Apr 22, 2020 28 km SSW of Rodeo, New Mexico M3.5 90 km
Jul 6, 2014 Arizona M3.5 41 km
Oct 29, 2012 35 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico M3.5 122 km
Apr 27, 2019 2 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.4 52 km
Jan 25, 2015 9 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.4 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

16 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1. Total: 5 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 23, 2019 EF1 39 km 0
Sep 1, 1971 EF1 99 km 0
Jul 17, 1971 EF1 34 km 0
Jun 15, 1961 EF1 74 km 0
Jul 29, 2017 EF0 89 km 0
Sep 22, 2015 EF0 78 km 0
Jul 31, 2015 EF0 64 km 0
Aug 15, 2014 EF0 49 km 0
Sep 6, 2007 EF0 99 km 0
Oct 15, 2005 EF0 81 km 0
Aug 17, 1992 EF0 34 km 0
Jul 16, 1990 EF0 57 km 0
Jun 24, 1974 EF0 97 km 0
Sep 9, 1972 EF0 36 km 0
Aug 31, 1966 EF0 43 km 0
Jul 12, 1956 EF0 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HORSESHOE 2 (226,079 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 HORSESHOE 2 226,079 51 km
2017 FRYE 54,202 56 km
2021 PINNACLE 35,281 92 km
2004 NUTALL COMPLEX (NUTALL) 31,880 57 km
1994 RATTLESNAKE 25,238 56 km
2009 GREASEWOOD 24,902 33 km
1993 MARKHAM 24,636 86 km
2009 HOG 18,086 95 km
2012 GRAPEVINE 17,542 41 km
1989 WHITLOCK 16,986 42 km
2017 LIZARD 15,791 62 km
1994 RINCON 15,472 99 km
2015 GREASEWOOD 2015 NON-WUI 13,968 33 km
2014 OAK 13,664 86 km
1994 COTTONWOOD 11,537 89 km
2017 SWISSHELMS 10,798 70 km
2021 WALNUT 10,576 65 km
2016 UNNAMED 10,090 75 km
2017 PADDYS RIVER RX 9,917 78 km
2022 REDFIELD RX BURN 8,945 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 1.0 in
February 49°F (9°C) 0.8 in
March 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
April 60°F (16°C) 0.3 in Driest
May 69°F (20°C) 0.3 in
June 78°F (25°C) 0.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 2.3 in
September 74°F (23°C) 1.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.6 in
December 44°F (7°C) 1.3 in Coldest

Bowie has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and April the driest (0.3").

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