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Christopher Creek, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Gila County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
83 Population 26/sq mi density
$45,682 Median Income $54,842 per capita
57°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
361 Violent Crime/100K 2,468 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$45,682 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
361 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Christopher Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.8 inches. The area receives 18.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,981 ft (1,823 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates34.3210°N, 111.0072°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyGila County County
Nearest AirportWinslow-Lindbergh Regional (INW)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.8"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 18.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.15"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

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

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 15, 2025.

Mar 2, 2005 40 km SSW of Winslow West, Arizona M5.1 44 km
Jan 30, 2005 41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona M4.0 50 km
Jan 6, 1998 15 km WSW of Joseph City, Arizona M3.9 81 km
Jul 23, 2023 2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona M3.8 139 km
Mar 18, 2011 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona M3.8 115 km
Jan 28, 2005 40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.8 43 km
Jan 23, 2011 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona M3.6 114 km
Feb 8, 2005 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.6 41 km
Nov 13, 1991 5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona M3.5 129 km
Jul 1, 2005 23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.4 30 km
Apr 7, 2021 4 km ESE of Flagstaff, Arizona M3.3 110 km
Mar 18, 2025 13 km NNE of Clay Springs, Arizona M3.2 72 km
Jul 1, 2005 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.2 40 km
Jan 8, 2012 28 km SW of Winslow West, Arizona M3.2 57 km
Jun 25, 2010 8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona M3.1 81 km
May 5, 2015 6 km W of Munds Park, Arizona M3.1 96 km
May 9, 2009 11 km SSW of Cordes Lakes, Arizona M3.1 105 km
Feb 19, 2025 0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona M3.0 2 km
Jun 18, 2022 4 km SW of Clay Springs, Arizona M3.0 62 km
Jun 17, 2014 17 km SSE of Williams, Arizona M3.0 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

30 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 19, 2023 EF1 26 km 0
Jul 10, 2021 EF1 42 km 0
Oct 6, 2010 EF1 32 km 0
Oct 17, 1962 EF1 38 km 0
Jul 26, 2024 EF0 74 km 0
Jun 7, 2024 EF0 94 km 0
Sep 13, 2022 EF0 94 km 0
Jun 23, 2022 EF0 96 km 0
Jul 24, 2020 EF0 92 km 0
Oct 21, 2018 EF0 87 km 0
Aug 18, 2018 EF0 97 km 0
Jul 15, 2013 EF0 84 km 0
Jul 24, 2011 EF0 88 km 0
Oct 6, 2010 EF0 92 km 0
Oct 6, 2010 EF0 99 km 0
Sep 29, 2004 EF0 89 km 0
Sep 4, 2004 EF0 25 km 0
Aug 15, 2003 EF0 39 km 0
Aug 14, 2003 EF0 82 km 0
Jun 17, 2003 EF0 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (130 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Francisco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 1075 130 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RODEO (461,774 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 RODEO 461,774 51 km
2005 CAVE CREEK COMPLEX 246,143 80 km
2020 BUSH 212,542 66 km
2019 WOODBURY 130,242 90 km
2004 WILLOW 118,494 51 km
2005 EDGE COMPLEX 69,291 69 km
2020 GRIFFIN 61,455 95 km
1996 LONE 60,574 76 km
2016 CEDAR 44,163 86 km
2021 BACKBONE 41,168 61 km
2017 BROOKLYN 39,780 94 km
2016 JACK 35,926 52 km
2017 HILLTOP 32,983 96 km
2016 JUNIPER 32,293 51 km
2024 SAND STONE 26,470 80 km
1990 DUDE 25,080 17 km
2015 CAMILLO 24,654 66 km
2024 SKELETON 22,753 96 km
1995 RIO 22,666 99 km
2020 SALT 21,885 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
February 40°F (5°C) 1.9 in
March 44°F (6°C) 2.4 in
April 49°F (10°C) 1.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 76°F (24°C) 2.7 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in Wettest
September 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
November 47°F (8°C) 1.9 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.2 in Coldest

Christopher Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 39°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.2") and June the driest (0.4").

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