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Payson, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Gila County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
16,494
Population
852/sq mi density
$65,175
Median Income
$39,610 per capita
$343,200
Home Value
$440,162 Zillow
$1,355
Median Rent
31.1% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
374
Violent Crime/100K
1,827 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$65,175 median income, 3.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$343,200 home value, $1,355/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
374 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Payson 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 Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,998 ft (1,523 m) |
| Area | 19.4 sq mi (50.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 852/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2438°N, 111.3190°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Gila County County |
| Nearest Airport | Winslow-Lindbergh Regional (INW) 64 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0517 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.67 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.4 / 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)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (127 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Francisco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 1075 | 127 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
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 |
Payson 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").