Cave Creek, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Maricopa County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
5,033
Population
133/sq mi density
$102,589
Median Income
$63,573 per capita
$791,900
Home Value
$1,044,391 Zillow
$2,096
Median Rent
20.0% income on rent
71°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$102,589 median income, 3.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.3 / 5.0
$791,900 home value, $2,096/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cave Creek has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 77.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
90°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 70.6°F |
| 31% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 90°F (32°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,306 ft (703 m) |
| Area | 37.7 sq mi (97.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 133/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8362°N, 111.9821°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Maricopa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) 28 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)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (170 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Francisco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 1075 | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 62°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
Cave Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 53°F in December to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.8") and June the driest (0.1").