Fort Apache, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Greenlee County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
239 Population 213/sq mi density
$55,500 Home Value $432,521 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort Apache, AZ

At a Glance

Home Value
$55,500
80% below
Zillow: $432,521
Bachelor's Degree+
5.8%
83% below
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
46.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.7%
36% above
33.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Fort Apache Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fort Apache's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
20%
Poverty
374%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fort Apache a Good Place to Live?

D
1.5 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fort Apache is $55,500 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $432,521. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.

Education

5.8% of adults in Fort Apache hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fort Apache has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population239
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density213/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$18,938
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty46.4%
County GDP$2,526M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,696

Housing

Home Value$55,500
Rent
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$432,521
Housing Units66
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity43.7%
Diabetes18.0%
Smoking33.5%
Heart Disease9.3%
Premature Death11,217/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain24.1 in/yr
Elevation5,053 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Broadband57.9%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Fort Apache was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Show Low Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.376 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.