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Elgin, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Santa Cruz County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
190
Population
32/sq mi density
$53,438
Median Income
$34,597 per capita
$340,400
Home Value
$541,116 Zillow
60°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
673
Violent Crime/100K
1,121 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,438 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$340,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
673 violent crimes/100K (77% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Elgin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,757 ft (1,450 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.6666°N, 110.5327°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Santa Cruz County County |
| Nearest Airport | Nogales International (OLS) 25 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 | 44°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in |
Elgin has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 44°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and May the driest (0.2").