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Mesa del Caballo, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Gila County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,188 Population 3,713/sq mi density
$55,833 Median Income $29,885 per capita
$236,100 Home Value $440,162 Zillow
$1,386 Median Rent 37.8% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
361 Violent Crime/100K 2,468 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$55,833 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$236,100 home value, $1,386/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
361 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Mesa del Caballo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.8 inches. The area receives 18.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,180 ft (1,579 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density3,713/sq mi
Coordinates34.2859°N, 111.2952°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyGila County County
Nearest AirportWinslow-Lindbergh Regional (INW)
60 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.8"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 18.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

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

54 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 15, 2025.

Mar 2, 2005 40 km SSW of Winslow West, Arizona M5.1 56 km
Jan 30, 2005 41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona M4.0 57 km
Jan 6, 1998 15 km WSW of Joseph City, Arizona M3.9 101 km
Mar 18, 2011 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona M3.8 95 km
Jul 23, 2023 2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona M3.8 117 km
Jan 28, 2005 40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.8 54 km
Jan 23, 2011 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona M3.6 95 km
Feb 8, 2005 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.6 52 km
Oct 25, 2011 4 km WSW of Paulden, Arizona M3.5 130 km
Nov 13, 1991 5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona M3.5 105 km
Jul 1, 2005 23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.4 38 km
Apr 1, 1994 22 km WNW of Paulden, Arizona M3.3 148 km
Apr 7, 2021 4 km ESE of Flagstaff, Arizona M3.3 103 km
Mar 18, 2025 13 km NNE of Clay Springs, Arizona M3.2 98 km
Jan 8, 2012 28 km SW of Winslow West, Arizona M3.2 68 km
Jul 1, 2005 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.2 52 km
Jun 25, 2010 8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona M3.1 76 km
May 9, 2009 11 km SSW of Cordes Lakes, Arizona M3.1 78 km
May 5, 2015 6 km W of Munds Park, Arizona M3.1 84 km
Feb 19, 2025 0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona M3.0 25 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

42 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 7 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 6, 2010 EF2 97 km 0
Oct 6, 2010 EF2 94 km 0
Oct 6, 2010 EF2 95 km 0
Oct 6, 2010 EF2 94 km 0
Jan 17, 1993 EF2 93 km 0
Nov 19, 2023 EF1 4 km 0
Jul 10, 2021 EF1 35 km 0
Oct 6, 2010 EF1 22 km 0
Oct 14, 2006 EF1 100 km 0
Nov 18, 1986 EF1 99 km 0
May 4, 1976 EF1 96 km 0
Oct 18, 1972 EF1 99 km 0
Oct 17, 1962 EF1 65 km 0
Jun 23, 2022 EF0 97 km 0
Jul 24, 2020 EF0 77 km 0
Sep 23, 2019 EF0 82 km 0
Oct 21, 2018 EF0 95 km 0
Aug 18, 2018 EF0 93 km 0
Jul 15, 2013 EF0 99 km 0
Oct 6, 2010 EF0 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (123 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Francisco Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone 3,850 m (12,631 ft) 1075 123 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RODEO (461,774 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 RODEO 461,774 77 km
2005 CAVE CREEK COMPLEX 246,143 54 km
2020 BUSH 212,542 53 km
2019 WOODBURY 130,242 86 km
2004 WILLOW 118,494 27 km
2005 EDGE COMPLEX 69,291 56 km
1996 LONE 60,574 66 km
2021 BACKBONE 41,168 36 km
2017 BROOKLYN 39,780 67 km
2016 JACK 35,926 47 km
2016 JUNIPER 32,293 58 km
2017 GOODWIN 28,192 93 km
2024 SAND STONE 26,470 63 km
1990 DUDE 25,080 16 km
2015 CAMILLO 24,654 63 km
2020 SAWTOOTH 23,174 100 km
2024 SKELETON 22,753 69 km
2014 SLIDE 22,698 93 km
1995 RIO 22,666 79 km
2020 SALT 21,885 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
February 42°F (6°C) 2.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in
April 51°F (11°C) 1.1 in
May 58°F (15°C) 0.6 in
June 67°F (19°C) 0.4 in Driest
July 76°F (24°C) 2.5 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in Wettest
September 69°F (20°C) 2.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
November 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
December 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in Coldest

Mesa del Caballo has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 41°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and June the driest (0.4").

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