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Kearny, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Gila County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,245 Population 831/sq mi density
$49,688 Median Income $28,936 per capita
$125,700 Home Value $170,443 Zillow
$904 Median Rent 20.9% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
46 Violent Crime/100K 645 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$49,688 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,700 home value, $904/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
46 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Kearny enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.7°F
20% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,906 ft (581 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density831/sq mi
Coordinates33.0564°N, 110.9071°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyGila County County
Nearest AirportMarana Regional (AVW)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.4"
65% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.20"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0517 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.67 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability86.7 / 100
Community Resilience6.4 / 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 Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

12 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 67 km
Sep 28, 2023 21 km E of Tanque Verde, Arizona M3.1 100 km
Feb 19, 2025 0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona M3.0 140 km
Sep 9, 2014 6 km SE of Roosevelt, Arizona M2.9 65 km
Aug 30, 2014 8 km W of Rock House, Arizona M2.9 66 km
Sep 26, 2010 3 km NNW of Roosevelt, Arizona M2.8 75 km
Sep 23, 2013 7 km WSW of Pinedale, Arizona M2.8 147 km
Mar 12, 2004 24 km NW of Morenci, Arizona M2.8 127 km
Feb 25, 2022 1 km S of Roosevelt, Arizona M2.6 70 km
Aug 9, 2025 14 km ENE of Willow Canyon, Arizona M2.6 77 km
Feb 15, 2022 6 km S of Roosevelt, Arizona M2.5 65 km
Feb 12, 2022 2 km ESE of Roosevelt, Arizona M2.5 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

56 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 2 fatalities, 32 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 28, 1994 EF2 76 km 0
Jul 4, 1968 EF2 87 km 0
Aug 27, 1964 EF2 96 km 2
Jul 14, 1996 EF1 37 km 0
Feb 13, 1995 EF1 81 km 0
Jan 18, 1993 EF1 70 km 0
Jul 6, 1992 EF1 92 km 0
Aug 24, 1991 EF1 79 km 0
Jul 20, 1988 EF1 60 km 0
Nov 18, 1986 EF1 72 km 0
Mar 15, 1985 EF1 58 km 0
Jul 22, 1984 EF1 86 km 0
Jul 16, 1984 EF1 99 km 0
May 4, 1976 EF1 90 km 0
Oct 23, 1974 EF1 42 km 0
Oct 23, 1974 EF1 19 km 0
Oct 18, 1972 EF1 71 km 0
Sep 10, 1972 EF1 96 km 0
Jun 21, 1972 EF1 69 km 0
Sep 1, 1971 EF1 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BUSH (212,542 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 BUSH 212,542 94 km
2021 TELEGRAPH 187,248 23 km
2001 UNNAMED 151,684 94 km
2019 WOODBURY 130,242 57 km
2020 BIGHORN 126,131 70 km
2003 ASPEN 79,707 70 km
2021 MESCAL 79,346 34 km
2014 SKUNK 73,774 91 km
2005 EDGE COMPLEX 69,291 94 km
2020 GRIFFIN 61,455 58 km
1996 LONE 60,574 80 km
2021 PINNACLE 35,281 68 km
2015 WHITETAIL 33,592 84 km
2017 HILLTOP 32,983 88 km
2024 FREEMAN 32,950 32 km
2016 JUNIPER 32,293 90 km
2002 BULLOCK 31,774 74 km
2020 VALLEY 29,331 71 km
2020 BLUE RIVER 29,314 72 km
2020 BLUE RIVER 2 26,885 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 1.5 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
April 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
May 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
June 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in Driest
July 85°F (29°C) 1.8 in
August 85°F (30°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 1.4 in
October 71°F (21°C) 1.3 in
November 58°F (14°C) 1.3 in
December 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in

Kearny has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 45°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and June the driest (0.2").

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