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Rio Rico, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Santa Cruz County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
21,798
Population
346/sq mi density
$63,692
Median Income
$26,349 per capita
$212,600
Home Value
$268,305 Zillow
$1,049
Median Rent
34.1% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
236
Violent Crime/100K
2,644 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$63,692 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$212,600 home value, $1,049/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
236 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Rio Rico enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,506 ft (1,069 m) |
| Area | 62.4 sq mi (161.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 346/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.4982°N, 110.9878°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Santa Cruz County County |
| Nearest Airport | Nogales International (OLS) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.3 / 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 High |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 1.7 in |
Rio Rico has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 47°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and May the driest (0.2").