Maricopa, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Maricopa County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
62,986
Population
1,483/sq mi density
$94,208
Median Income
$35,736 per capita
$338,600
Home Value
$341,392 Zillow
$1,919
Median Rent
31.5% income on rent
72°F
Avg Temperature
221
Violent Crime/100K
870 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$94,208 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$338,600 home value, $1,919/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
221 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Maricopa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 77.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
93°F Jul (34°C)
| Annual Average | 71.9°F |
| 33% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 93°F (34°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,191 ft (363 m) |
| Area | 42.5 sq mi (110.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,483/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0419°N, 111.9993°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Maricopa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) 27 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 (199 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pinacate | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,200 m (3,937 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 56°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 88°F (31°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 92°F (34°C) | 1.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Maricopa has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 51°F in December to 93°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.0") and June the driest (0.1").