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Paradise Valley, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Maricopa County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
12,621 Population 821/sq mi density
$236,250 Median Income $149,318 per capita
$2,000,001 Home Value $3,451,504 Zillow
$3,501 Median Rent 17.4% income on rent
73°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
68 Violent Crime/100K 1,093 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$236,250 median income, 1.3% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$2,000,001 home value, $3,501/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
68 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
72.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Paradise Valley has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 93°F Jul (34°C)
Annual Average73.2°F
36% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average93°F (34°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,826 ft (557 m)
Area15.4 sq mi (40.0 km²)
Population Density821/sq mi
Coordinates33.5522°N, 111.9613°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyMaricopa County County
Nearest AirportPhoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.7"
77% below US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 1.34"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.12"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

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 RiskVery High
Risk Score99.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.1 / 100
Community Resilience18.0 / 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)

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.0 on Feb 19, 2025.

Jul 23, 2023 2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona M3.8 141 km
Mar 18, 2011 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona M3.8 143 km
Jan 23, 2011 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona M3.6 143 km
Nov 13, 1991 5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona M3.5 127 km
Jul 1, 2005 23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.4 140 km
May 9, 2009 11 km SSW of Cordes Lakes, Arizona M3.1 75 km
Jun 25, 2010 8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona M3.1 71 km
Feb 19, 2025 0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona M3.0 121 km
Sep 9, 2014 6 km SE of Roosevelt, Arizona M2.9 81 km
Aug 30, 2014 8 km W of Rock House, Arizona M2.9 87 km
Sep 26, 2010 3 km NNW of Roosevelt, Arizona M2.8 77 km
Jul 4, 2021 28 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M2.8 145 km
Feb 25, 2022 1 km S of Roosevelt, Arizona M2.6 78 km
Jun 6, 2020 5 km NW of New River, Arizona M2.6 49 km
Feb 15, 2022 6 km S of Roosevelt, Arizona M2.5 77 km
Jan 28, 2005 32 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona M2.5 148 km
Feb 12, 2022 2 km ESE of Roosevelt, Arizona M2.5 80 km
Jan 29, 2005 33 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona M2.5 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

93 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 71 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jan 17, 1993 EF2 9 km 0
Jun 21, 1972 EF2 10 km 0
Sep 14, 1971 EF2 31 km 0
Aug 30, 1971 EF2 21 km 0
Oct 3, 1968 EF2 41 km 0
Jul 4, 1968 EF2 26 km 0
Jul 29, 2010 EF1 82 km 0
Feb 13, 1995 EF1 33 km 0
Jan 18, 1993 EF1 55 km 0
May 23, 1992 EF1 13 km 0
Jan 6, 1992 EF1 13 km 0
Jul 20, 1988 EF1 93 km 0
Nov 18, 1986 EF1 41 km 0
Mar 15, 1985 EF1 77 km 0
Aug 9, 1984 EF1 16 km 0
Jul 22, 1984 EF1 59 km 0
Aug 16, 1983 EF1 15 km 0
Aug 8, 1983 EF1 26 km 0
Sep 5, 1981 EF1 97 km 0
Sep 5, 1981 EF1 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CAVE CREEK COMPLEX (246,143 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 CAVE CREEK COMPLEX 246,143 77 km
2020 BUSH 212,542 62 km
2019 WOODBURY 130,242 73 km
2004 WILLOW 118,494 75 km
2005 EDGE COMPLEX 69,291 58 km
1996 LONE 60,574 62 km
2021 BACKBONE 41,168 97 km
2017 BROOKLYN 39,780 69 km
2017 GOODWIN 28,192 97 km
2024 SAND STONE 26,470 44 km
2020 SAWTOOTH 23,174 64 km
2024 SKELETON 22,753 69 km
1995 RIO 22,666 24 km
2020 SALT 21,885 96 km
1995 BASIN 21,533 59 km
2012 SUNFLOWER 17,687 64 km
2021 TIGER 16,380 72 km
2012 GLADIATOR 16,096 87 km
2005 THREE FIRE COMPLEX (THREE) 15,849 67 km
2024 SIPHON 15,019 51 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 1.0 in
February 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
March 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in Wettest
April 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
May 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in
June 85°F (30°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 93°F (34°C) 0.9 in Warmest
August 89°F (32°C) 1.3 in
September 84°F (29°C) 0.9 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.9 in
December 54°F (12°C) 1.3 in Coldest

Paradise Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 54°F in December to 93°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.1").

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