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Clay Springs, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Gila County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
205 Population 72/sq mi density
$52,955 Median Income $37,235 per capita
$152,300 Home Value $373,195 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 330 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
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$52,955 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
698 violent crimes/100K (84% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Clay Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. The area receives 19.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,305 ft (1,922 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates34.3593°N, 110.3043°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyGila County County
Nearest AirportShow Low Regional (SOW)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.7"
59% below US avg
Snowfall 19.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.80"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.39"

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

41 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 73 km
Jan 30, 2005 41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona M4.0 84 km
Jan 6, 1998 15 km WSW of Joseph City, Arizona M3.9 64 km
Jan 28, 2005 40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.8 75 km
Feb 8, 2005 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.6 75 km
Oct 8, 2012 32 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico M3.6 147 km
Oct 29, 2012 35 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico M3.5 144 km
Jul 1, 2005 23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.4 76 km
Apr 7, 2021 4 km ESE of Flagstaff, Arizona M3.3 150 km
Feb 16, 2013 34 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico M3.3 144 km
Mar 18, 2025 13 km NNE of Clay Springs, Arizona M3.2 14 km
Jan 8, 2012 28 km SW of Winslow West, Arizona M3.2 78 km
Jul 1, 2005 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.2 73 km
Jun 25, 2010 8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona M3.1 117 km
Sep 23, 2019 22 km NNW of Saint Johns, Arizona M3.1 89 km
May 5, 2015 6 km W of Munds Park, Arizona M3.1 145 km
Jun 18, 2022 4 km SW of Clay Springs, Arizona M3.0 4 km
Feb 19, 2025 0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona M3.0 66 km
Feb 8, 2005 41 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M2.9 73 km
Aug 30, 2014 8 km W of Rock House, Arizona M2.9 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 19, 2023 EF1 90 km 0
Jul 10, 2021 EF1 97 km 0
Oct 6, 2010 EF1 92 km 0
Oct 17, 1962 EF1 28 km 0
Jul 26, 2024 EF0 11 km 0
Jun 7, 2024 EF0 60 km 0
Sep 13, 2022 EF0 67 km 0
Jul 15, 2013 EF0 82 km 0
Sep 1, 2011 EF0 59 km 0
Jul 24, 2011 EF0 27 km 0
May 22, 2009 EF0 92 km 0
Jul 16, 2005 EF0 87 km 0
Jul 16, 2005 EF0 66 km 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF0 67 km 0
Sep 29, 2004 EF0 69 km 0
Sep 4, 2004 EF0 66 km 0
Aug 15, 2003 EF0 28 km 0
Jun 17, 2003 EF0 83 km 0
Sep 16, 2001 EF0 26 km 0
Sep 16, 2001 EF0 26 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (136 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Red Hill Volcanic field 2,300 m (7,546 ft) -9450 136 km
San Francisco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 1075 167 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 20 km
2020 GRIFFIN 61,455 98 km
2016 CEDAR 44,163 41 km
2015 WHITETAIL 33,592 90 km
2017 HILLTOP 32,983 76 km
2016 JUNIPER 32,293 79 km
2020 BLUE RIVER 29,314 96 km
2020 BLUE RIVER 2 26,885 98 km
2003 KINISHBA 26,205 57 km
1990 DUDE 25,080 80 km
2020 CASSADORE SPRINGS 21,534 91 km
1996 UNNAMED 19,686 100 km
2009 BEAR CANYON 19,002 89 km
2019 COLDWATER 16,825 96 km
2018 TINDER 16,083 78 km
2024 WEST 14,978 100 km
2003 PICTURE 13,535 86 km
2021 UNNAMED 12,844 54 km
2009 CHEVLON COMPLEX (WEIMER) 12,001 46 km
1993 RX BURN 11,997 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 38°F (4°C) 1.0 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.3 in
April 49°F (9°C) 0.6 in
May 57°F (14°C) 0.6 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 72°F (22°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 2.8 in Wettest
September 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in
November 43°F (6°C) 1.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 1.4 in

Clay Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 35°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.4").

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