Buckeye, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Maricopa County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
99,844
Population
253/sq mi density
$98,778
Median Income
$34,961 per capita
$384,100
Home Value
$391,351 Zillow
$1,742
Median Rent
25.3% income on rent
73°F
Avg Temperature
168
Violent Crime/100K
774 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$98,778 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$384,100 home value, $1,742/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
168 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Buckeye has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 77.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
94°F Jul (34°C)
| Annual Average | 73.3°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 94°F (34°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,076 ft (328 m) |
| Area | 375.4 sq mi (972.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 253/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4316°N, 112.6416°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Maricopa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 77.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 9.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 73 |
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 Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.0 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 94°F (34°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 93°F (34°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 87°F (30°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Buckeye has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 53°F in December to 94°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.2 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.2") and June the driest (0.0").