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Sanders, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Apache County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
738
Population
285/sq mi density
$31,838
Median Income
$16,248 per capita
$608
Median Rent
26.4% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
485
Violent Crime/100K
2,509 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$31,838 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
485 violent crimes/100K (28% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Sanders experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.2 inches. The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,874 ft (1,790 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 285/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2092°N, 109.3191°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Apache County County |
| Nearest Airport | Show Low Regional (SOW) 76 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 2.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 99.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (116 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 116 km |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 129 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Sanders has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 33°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.8") and May the driest (0.4").