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Elephant Head, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Santa Cruz County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
572
Population
79/sq mi density
$51,103
Median Income
$32,477 per capita
$292,600
Home Value
$280,579 Zillow
65°F
Avg Temperature
328 sunny days/yr
33
Violent Crime/100K
1,444 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$51,103 median income, 4.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$292,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
33 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Elephant Head enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 65.3°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,107 ft (947 m) |
| Area | 7.4 sq mi (19.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 79/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7668°N, 110.9913°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Santa Cruz County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tucson International (TUS) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.3 / 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 High |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
Elephant Head has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 49°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and May the driest (0.2").