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Flowing Wells, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Pima County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
16,989 Population 4,459/sq mi density
$40,769 Median Income $23,888 per capita
$51,800 Home Value $212,452 Zillow
$1,123 Median Rent 29.7% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
2,436 Violent Crime/100K 17,960 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$40,769 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$51,800 home value, $1,123/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,436 violent crimes/100K (541% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Flowing Wells 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 Average70.3°F
30% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,273 ft (693 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²)
Population Density4,459/sq mi
Coordinates32.2938°N, 111.0111°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyPima County County
Nearest AirportTucson International (TUS)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.8"
72% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.36"
Driest Month (May) 0.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

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 RiskRelatively High
Risk Score99.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.9 / 100
Community Resilience20.3 / 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)

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Jun 25, 2010 8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona M3.1 147 km
Sep 28, 2023 21 km E of Tanque Verde, Arizona M3.1 48 km
Sep 9, 2014 6 km SE of Roosevelt, Arizona M2.9 148 km
Aug 30, 2014 8 km W of Rock House, Arizona M2.9 150 km
Aug 9, 2025 14 km ENE of Willow Canyon, Arizona M2.6 46 km
Feb 15, 2022 6 km S of Roosevelt, Arizona M2.5 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

47 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 3 fatalities, 61 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 28, 1994 EF2 10 km 0
Aug 27, 1964 EF2 11 km 2
Jul 2, 2024 EF1 24 km 0
Jul 6, 1992 EF1 10 km 0
Aug 24, 1991 EF1 28 km 0
Jul 20, 1988 EF1 73 km 0
Mar 15, 1985 EF1 89 km 0
Jul 16, 1984 EF1 19 km 0
Jul 16, 1984 EF1 30 km 0
Dec 23, 1975 EF1 47 km 0
Oct 23, 1974 EF1 51 km 0
Oct 23, 1974 EF1 70 km 0
Jun 23, 1974 EF1 19 km 1
Jun 21, 1972 EF1 72 km 0
Sep 1, 1971 EF1 95 km 0
Sep 1, 1971 EF1 46 km 0
Aug 16, 1969 EF1 41 km 0
Jul 16, 1967 EF1 85 km 0
Jul 27, 1961 EF1 24 km 0
Aug 13, 2023 EF0 32 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIGHORN (126,131 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 BIGHORN 126,131 31 km
2003 ASPEN 79,707 27 km
2011 MURPHY COMPLEX 64,407 93 km
2017 SAWMILL 47,357 61 km
2002 RYAN 36,922 93 km
2021 PINNACLE 35,281 100 km
2024 FREEMAN 32,950 53 km
2002 BULLOCK 31,774 35 km
2022 CONTRERAS 31,297 70 km
2017 BURRO 26,852 39 km
1993 MARKHAM 24,636 63 km
2009 ELK HORN 22,745 78 km
2005 FLORIDA 16,362 66 km
2016 BROWN 15,681 79 km
1994 RINCON 15,472 48 km
2020 ENCINOS 14,145 91 km
2014 OAK 13,664 77 km
1993 SPRINGS 13,472 50 km
2023 BEEHIVE 11,087 88 km
2013 SOLDIER BASIN 11,052 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in
February 55°F (13°C) 0.9 in
March 59°F (15°C) 0.9 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
May 74°F (24°C) 0.2 in Driest
June 84°F (29°C) 0.3 in
July 88°F (31°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 2.4 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 1.4 in
October 71°F (22°C) 1.2 in
November 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in
December 52°F (11°C) 1.3 in Coldest

Flowing Wells has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 52°F in December to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.4") and May the driest (0.2").

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