East Fork, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Greenlee County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
492 Population 239/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $12,030 per capita
$134,100 Home Value $432,521 Zillow
$613 Median Rent 19.7% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 12.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,100 home value, $613/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
East Fork experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. The area receives 66.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation5,403 ft (1,647 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density239/sq mi
Coordinates33.8107°N, 109.9210°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyGreenlee County County
Nearest AirportShow Low Regional (SOW)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.1"
37% below US avg
Snowfall 66.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 4.60"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.53"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score12.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.4 / 100
Community Resilience22.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively 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

42 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 M5.1 139 km
Jan 6, 1998 15 km WSW of Joseph City, Arizona M3.9 134 km
Jan 28, 2005 40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.8 141 km
Oct 8, 2012 32 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico M3.6 80 km
May 24, 2010 24 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona M3.6 86 km
Jul 11, 2014 5 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 148 km
Feb 8, 2005 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.6 140 km
May 24, 2010 27 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona M3.6 86 km
Oct 29, 2012 35 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico M3.5 77 km
Jul 1, 2005 23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.4 138 km
Apr 27, 2019 2 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.4 148 km
Oct 3, 2023 3 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.3 148 km
Feb 16, 2013 34 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico M3.3 77 km
Mar 18, 2025 13 km NNE of Clay Springs, Arizona M3.2 80 km
Jul 1, 2005 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.2 138 km
Jan 8, 2012 28 km SW of Winslow West, Arizona M3.2 147 km
Sep 23, 2019 22 km NNW of Saint Johns, Arizona M3.1 110 km
Jun 25, 2010 8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona M3.1 120 km
Apr 12, 2016 7 km SW of Franklin, Arizona M3.0 150 km
Feb 19, 2025 0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona M3.0 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

13 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1. Total: 9 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 14, 1996 EF1 91 km 0
Aug 9, 1966 EF1 93 km 0
Oct 17, 1962 EF1 91 km 0
Jul 26, 2024 EF0 73 km 0
Jul 24, 2011 EF0 80 km 0
Sep 3, 2008 EF0 50 km 0
Aug 30, 2006 EF0 73 km 0
Jul 16, 2005 EF0 79 km 0
Jul 16, 2005 EF0 92 km 0
Aug 15, 2003 EF0 93 km 0
Sep 16, 2001 EF0 78 km 0
Sep 16, 2001 EF0 78 km 0
Aug 14, 1979 EF0 46 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (112 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Red Hill Volcanic field 2,300 m (7,546 ft) -9450 112 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WALLOW (563,664 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 WALLOW 563,664 62 km
2002 RODEO 461,774 69 km
2001 UNNAMED 151,684 59 km
2021 MESCAL 79,346 90 km
2014 SKUNK 73,774 42 km
2020 GRIFFIN 61,455 74 km
2016 CEDAR 44,163 31 km
2015 WHITETAIL 33,592 40 km
2020 COW CANYON 33,536 81 km
2017 HILLTOP 32,983 40 km
2016 JUNIPER 32,293 93 km
2020 VALLEY 29,331 56 km
2020 BLUE RIVER 29,314 52 km
2018 RATTLESNAKE 27,383 48 km
2020 BLUE RIVER 2 26,885 45 km
2003 KINISHBA 26,205 14 km
2021 BEAR 24,459 62 km
2020 BRINGHAM 23,134 71 km
2020 SALT 21,885 97 km
2020 CASSADORE SPRINGS 21,534 52 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.0 in
March 40°F (5°C) 1.8 in
April 45°F (7°C) 0.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 0.7 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.5 in Driest
July 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in Wettest
September 60°F (15°C) 2.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.6 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.3 in

East Fork has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 33°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.6") and June the driest (0.5").

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