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Elfrida, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Cochise County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
131 Population 22/sq mi density
$460 Median Rent 33.6% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
673 Violent Crime/100K 1,121 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
673 violent crimes/100K (77% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Elfrida enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.0 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.1°F
19% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,142 ft (1,262 m)
Area6.1 sq mi (15.7 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates31.6792°N, 109.6869°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyCochise County County
Nearest AirportBisbee Douglas International (DUG)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.0"
71% below US avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.19"
Driest Month (May) 0.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0493 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability76.8 / 100
Community Resilience5.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

64 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Jun 29, 2014 13 km SW of Franklin, Arizona M5.3 112 km
Jul 31, 2021 17 km W of Bavispe, Mexico M5.2 147 km
Oct 16, 1999 10 km ESE of Imuris, Mexico M4.5 144 km
Jun 29, 2014 12 km S of Franklin, Arizona M4.0 113 km
Jul 3, 2014 11 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.9 115 km
Oct 31, 1990 29 km E of Fronteras, Mexico M3.8 97 km
Aug 5, 2021 24 km SSE of Animas, New Mexico M3.6 93 km
Jul 11, 2014 5 km WSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 121 km
Jun 29, 2014 16 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 108 km
Jul 9, 2014 13 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 113 km
Jul 12, 2014 17 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 109 km
Jul 10, 2014 16 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.6 110 km
Jul 6, 2014 Arizona M3.5 111 km
Jun 30, 2014 19 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.5 106 km
Jun 29, 2014 14 km S of Franklin, Arizona M3.5 114 km
Jul 11, 2014 12 km SSW of Franklin, Arizona M3.5 112 km
Apr 22, 2020 28 km SSW of Rodeo, New Mexico M3.5 56 km
Mar 10, 1992 33 km WNW of Bavispe, Mexico M3.5 125 km
Jun 29, 2014 10 km SW of Franklin, Arizona M3.4 115 km
Feb 27, 2018 32 km E of Esqueda, Mexico M3.4 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

20 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1. Total: 7 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 23, 2019 EF1 68 km 0
Jul 17, 1971 EF1 65 km 0
Jul 16, 1971 EF1 60 km 0
Jul 28, 1966 EF1 36 km 0
Jun 15, 1961 EF1 91 km 0
Jul 29, 2017 EF0 51 km 0
Sep 22, 2015 EF0 56 km 0
Aug 15, 2014 EF0 72 km 0
Nov 29, 2009 EF0 30 km 0
Oct 15, 2005 EF0 87 km 0
Aug 23, 1997 EF0 58 km 0
Aug 29, 1993 EF0 61 km 0
Aug 17, 1992 EF0 84 km 0
Jul 16, 1990 EF0 28 km 0
Jun 24, 1974 EF0 23 km 0
Sep 9, 1972 EF0 57 km 0
Aug 31, 1966 EF0 49 km 0
Jul 10, 1963 EF0 34 km 0
May 16, 1961 EF0 97 km 0
Jul 12, 1956 EF0 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HORSESHOE 2 (226,079 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 HORSESHOE 2 226,079 46 km
2009 PASCO 104,011 89 km
2018 OK BAR 60,456 96 km
2017 SAWMILL 47,357 96 km
2003 UNNAMED 38,998 71 km
2002 RYAN 36,922 78 km
1994 FLAT COMPLEX 34,859 84 km
2011 CLOVERDALE2 33,552 78 km
2002 WALNUT 30,388 97 km
2011 MONUMENT 30,219 61 km
1989 GRAY 28,758 88 km
1993 LINCH 27,546 96 km
1994 RATTLESNAKE 25,238 44 km
2009 GREASEWOOD 24,902 92 km
1999 GARCIA 22,621 96 km
2006 ADOBE 20,089 88 km
2011 TRUCK STOP 19,656 91 km
2008 CENTER PEAK 19,443 99 km
2009 HOG 18,086 59 km
2012 GRAPEVINE 17,542 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 0.9 in
February 49°F (10°C) 0.7 in
March 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in
April 60°F (16°C) 0.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in Driest
June 77°F (25°C) 0.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 1.6 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
November 52°F (11°C) 0.7 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.1 in Coldest

Elfrida has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.2") and May the driest (0.2").

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