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Fort Defiance, AZ
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Fort Defiance, AZ
At a Glance
How Fort Defiance Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Defiance's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Fort Defiance a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fort Defiance residents earn a median household income of $56,250 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,230. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 630 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fort Defiance is $37,800 , 87% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $394,556. Median rent is $802/month, with 11.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Fort Defiance reports 485 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 28% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,509/100K.
Education
17.2% of adults in Fort Defiance hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Defiance has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.