Safford, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Graham County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
10,217
Population
1,101/sq mi density
$65,727
Median Income
$27,982 per capita
$191,600
Home Value
$289,739 Zillow
$976
Median Rent
24.5% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$65,727 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$191,600 home value, $976/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Safford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.0 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 66.4°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,918 ft (889 m) |
| Area | 9.3 sq mi (24.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,101/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8333°N, 109.6974°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Graham County County |
| Nearest Airport | Safford Regional (SAD) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 71.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (177 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| June | 83°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Safford has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 47°F in December to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (1.3") and May the driest (0.2").