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Copper Hill, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Gila County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
130 Population 18/sq mi density
$61,189 Median Income $36,288 per capita
$186,900 Home Value $232,978 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
543 Violent Crime/100K 5,312 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,189 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$186,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
543 violent crimes/100K (43% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Copper Hill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,895 ft (1,187 m)
Area7.4 sq mi (19.0 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates33.4309°N, 110.7465°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyGila County County
Nearest AirportShow Low Regional (SOW)
72 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.6"
59% below US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.83"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

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

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Mar 2, 2005 40 km SSW of Winslow West, Arizona M5.1 144 km
Jan 28, 2005 40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.8 144 km
Oct 8, 2012 32 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico M3.6 142 km
May 24, 2010 24 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona M3.6 140 km
May 24, 2010 27 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona M3.6 142 km
Feb 8, 2005 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.6 142 km
Oct 29, 2012 35 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico M3.5 139 km
Jul 1, 2005 23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.4 132 km
Feb 16, 2013 34 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico M3.3 140 km
Mar 18, 2025 13 km NNE of Clay Springs, Arizona M3.2 125 km
Jul 1, 2005 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.2 141 km
Jun 25, 2010 8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona M3.1 46 km
Sep 28, 2023 21 km E of Tanque Verde, Arizona M3.1 136 km
Feb 19, 2025 0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona M3.0 101 km
May 25, 2010 25 km NNE of Clifton, Arizona M3.0 145 km
Jun 18, 2022 4 km SW of Clay Springs, Arizona M3.0 107 km
Aug 30, 2014 8 km W of Rock House, Arizona M2.9 36 km
Feb 8, 2005 41 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M2.9 144 km
Sep 9, 2014 6 km SE of Roosevelt, Arizona M2.9 38 km
Sep 23, 2013 7 km WSW of Pinedale, Arizona M2.8 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

33 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 11 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 4, 1968 EF2 93 km 0
Jul 14, 1996 EF1 9 km 0
Feb 13, 1995 EF1 89 km 0
Jan 18, 1993 EF1 90 km 0
Jul 20, 1988 EF1 96 km 0
Nov 18, 1986 EF1 75 km 0
Mar 15, 1985 EF1 88 km 0
May 4, 1976 EF1 91 km 0
Oct 23, 1974 EF1 60 km 0
Oct 23, 1974 EF1 81 km 0
Oct 18, 1972 EF1 73 km 0
Sep 1, 1971 EF1 97 km 0
Sep 5, 1970 EF1 95 km 0
Dec 19, 1967 EF1 100 km 0
Aug 9, 1966 EF1 6 km 0
Jun 13, 1955 EF1 84 km 0
Jul 24, 2020 EF0 79 km 0
Nov 29, 2019 EF0 95 km 0
Nov 29, 2019 EF0 85 km 0
Sep 4, 2004 EF0 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (199 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Red Hill Volcanic field 2,300 m (7,546 ft) -9450 199 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 93 km
2020 BUSH 212,542 71 km
2021 TELEGRAPH 187,248 26 km
2001 UNNAMED 151,684 78 km
2019 WOODBURY 130,242 41 km
2021 MESCAL 79,346 24 km
2014 SKUNK 73,774 65 km
2005 EDGE COMPLEX 69,291 73 km
2020 GRIFFIN 61,455 14 km
1996 LONE 60,574 60 km
2016 CEDAR 44,163 85 km
2021 PINNACLE 35,281 78 km
2015 WHITETAIL 33,592 50 km
2017 HILLTOP 32,983 48 km
2024 FREEMAN 32,950 76 km
2016 JUNIPER 32,293 51 km
2020 VALLEY 29,331 45 km
2020 BLUE RIVER 29,314 38 km
2020 BLUE RIVER 2 26,885 51 km
2024 SAND STONE 26,470 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
April 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
June 78°F (25°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 84°F (29°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.8 in Wettest
September 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in

Copper Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 44°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.3").

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