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Drexel Heights, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Pima County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
27,636
Population
1,437/sq mi density
$75,152
Median Income
$28,446 per capita
$233,300
Home Value
$212,452 Zillow
$1,285
Median Rent
32.8% income on rent
70°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
2,436
Violent Crime/100K
17,960 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$75,152 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$233,300 home value, $1,285/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,436 violent crimes/100K (541% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Drexel Heights enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 70.3°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,653 ft (809 m) |
| Area | 19.2 sq mi (49.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,437/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.1453°N, 111.0481°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Pima County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tucson International (TUS) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0479 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 14.9 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.10 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.22 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
Drexel Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 51°F in December to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and May the driest (0.2").