Gila Bend, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Maricopa County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,871
Population
29/sq mi density
$49,786
Median Income
$28,785 per capita
$120,400
Home Value
$217,368 Zillow
$1,089
Median Rent
35.5% income on rent
75°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$49,786 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,400 home value, $1,089/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Gila Bend has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 95°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 77.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
95°F Jul (35°C)
| Annual Average | 74.7°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 95°F (35°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 698 ft (213 m) |
| Area | 55.4 sq mi (143.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9662°N, 112.7155°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Maricopa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 77.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 9.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 73 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0507 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 22.1 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.54 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.31 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very High |
| Risk Score | 99.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Very High |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Very High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Pinacate (152 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pinacate | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,200 m (3,937 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 60°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 95°F (35°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 95°F (35°C) | 0.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 89°F (32°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Gila Bend has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 55°F in December to 95°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.9") and June the driest (0.1").