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Central, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Graham County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
273
Population
163/sq mi density
$94,478
Median Income
$57,368 per capita
$422,900
Home Value
$323,283 Zillow
65°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
80
Violent Crime/100K
1,448 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$94,478 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$422,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
80 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
77.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Central enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.1°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,880 ft (878 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 163/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8692°N, 109.7908°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Graham County County |
| Nearest Airport | Safford Regional (SAD) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 71.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.8 / 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)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (178 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
Central has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 46°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.0") and April the driest (0.2").