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Cedar Creek, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Gila County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
457 Population 27/sq mi density
$60,962 Median Income $19,916 per capita
$61,100 Home Value $432,521 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
698 Violent Crime/100K 3,026 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$60,962 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$61,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
698 violent crimes/100K (84% above avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cedar Creek experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. The area receives 70.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,704 ft (1,739 m)
Area17.0 sq mi (44.1 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates33.8914°N, 110.1957°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyGila County County
Nearest AirportShow Low Regional (SOW)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"
37% below US avg
Snowfall 70.3"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.15"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0517 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.67 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability86.7 / 100
Community Resilience6.4 / 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)

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M3.2 on Mar 18, 2025.

Mar 2, 2005 40 km SSW of Winslow West, Arizona M5.1 116 km
Jan 30, 2005 41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona M4.0 127 km
Jan 6, 1998 15 km WSW of Joseph City, Arizona M3.9 117 km
Jan 28, 2005 40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.8 117 km
May 24, 2010 27 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona M3.6 111 km
Feb 8, 2005 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.6 116 km
May 24, 2010 24 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona M3.6 111 km
Oct 8, 2012 32 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico M3.6 106 km
Oct 29, 2012 35 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico M3.5 103 km
Jul 1, 2005 23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.4 113 km
Feb 16, 2013 34 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico M3.3 103 km
Jul 1, 2005 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.2 114 km
Jan 8, 2012 28 km SW of Winslow West, Arizona M3.2 125 km
Mar 18, 2025 13 km NNE of Clay Springs, Arizona M3.2 65 km
Sep 23, 2019 22 km NNW of Saint Johns, Arizona M3.1 115 km
Jun 25, 2010 8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona M3.1 98 km
Jun 18, 2022 4 km SW of Clay Springs, Arizona M3.0 50 km
Feb 19, 2025 0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona M3.0 89 km
May 25, 2010 25 km NNE of Clifton, Arizona M3.0 116 km
Sep 9, 2014 6 km SE of Roosevelt, Arizona M2.9 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

13 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1. Total: 9 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 14, 1996 EF1 78 km 0
Aug 9, 1966 EF1 78 km 0
Oct 17, 1962 EF1 68 km 0
Jul 26, 2024 EF0 59 km 0
Jul 24, 2011 EF0 71 km 0
Sep 3, 2008 EF0 75 km 0
Aug 30, 2006 EF0 99 km 0
Jul 16, 2005 EF0 85 km 0
Sep 4, 2004 EF0 73 km 0
Aug 15, 2003 EF0 71 km 0
Sep 16, 2001 EF0 69 km 0
Sep 16, 2001 EF0 69 km 0
Aug 14, 1979 EF0 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (132 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Red Hill Volcanic field 2,300 m (7,546 ft) -9450 132 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WALLOW (563,664 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 WALLOW 563,664 88 km
2002 RODEO 461,774 45 km
2021 TELEGRAPH 187,248 99 km
2001 UNNAMED 151,684 73 km
2019 WOODBURY 130,242 100 km
2021 MESCAL 79,346 82 km
2014 SKUNK 73,774 51 km
2020 GRIFFIN 61,455 58 km
2016 CEDAR 44,163 15 km
2015 WHITETAIL 33,592 37 km
2017 HILLTOP 32,983 27 km
2016 JUNIPER 32,293 68 km
2020 VALLEY 29,331 55 km
2020 BLUE RIVER 29,314 46 km
2018 RATTLESNAKE 27,383 75 km
2020 BLUE RIVER 2 26,885 46 km
2003 KINISHBA 26,205 15 km
2021 BEAR 24,459 89 km
2020 BRINGHAM 23,134 98 km
2020 SALT 21,885 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in
March 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
May 60°F (15°C) 0.6 in
June 69°F (20°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 67°F (20°C) 2.5 in
August 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
September 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in
October 56°F (14°C) 1.7 in
November 45°F (7°C) 1.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 1.6 in

Cedar Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and June the driest (0.5").

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