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Six Shooter Canyon, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Gila County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
966 Population 326/sq mi density
$56,146 Median Income $39,848 per capita
$215,800 Home Value $232,978 Zillow
$929 Median Rent 35.6% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
543 Violent Crime/100K 5,312 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,146 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$215,800 home value, $929/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
543 violent crimes/100K (43% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Six Shooter Canyon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,818 ft (1,164 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density326/sq mi
Coordinates33.3668°N, 110.7746°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyGila County County
Nearest AirportMarana Regional (AVW)
71 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.6"
59% below US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.83"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0517 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.67 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score90.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability86.7 / 100
Community Resilience6.4 / 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)

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

May 24, 2010 24 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona M3.6 142 km
May 24, 2010 27 km NNE of Morenci, Arizona M3.6 144 km
Oct 8, 2012 32 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico M3.6 145 km
Feb 8, 2005 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.6 149 km
Oct 29, 2012 35 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico M3.5 141 km
Jul 1, 2005 23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.4 138 km
Feb 16, 2013 34 km WNW of Glenwood, New Mexico M3.3 143 km
Mar 18, 2025 13 km NNE of Clay Springs, Arizona M3.2 133 km
Jul 1, 2005 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.2 147 km
Jun 25, 2010 8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona M3.1 48 km
Sep 28, 2023 21 km E of Tanque Verde, Arizona M3.1 130 km
Feb 19, 2025 0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona M3.0 108 km
Jun 18, 2022 4 km SW of Clay Springs, Arizona M3.0 115 km
May 25, 2010 25 km NNE of Clifton, Arizona M3.0 147 km
Aug 30, 2014 8 km W of Rock House, Arizona M2.9 39 km
Sep 9, 2014 6 km SE of Roosevelt, Arizona M2.9 41 km
Jul 4, 2021 28 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M2.8 144 km
Sep 23, 2013 7 km WSW of Pinedale, Arizona M2.8 110 km
Mar 12, 2004 24 km NW of Morenci, Arizona M2.8 114 km
Sep 26, 2010 3 km NNW of Roosevelt, Arizona M2.8 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

38 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 20 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 4, 1968 EF2 91 km 0
Jul 14, 1996 EF1 5 km 0
Feb 13, 1995 EF1 86 km 0
Jan 18, 1993 EF1 86 km 0
Jul 20, 1988 EF1 90 km 0
Nov 18, 1986 EF1 72 km 0
Mar 15, 1985 EF1 82 km 0
May 4, 1976 EF1 89 km 0
Oct 23, 1974 EF1 52 km 0
Oct 23, 1974 EF1 74 km 0
Oct 18, 1972 EF1 70 km 0
Sep 10, 1972 EF1 100 km 0
Jun 21, 1972 EF1 100 km 0
Sep 1, 1971 EF1 91 km 0
Sep 5, 1970 EF1 93 km 0
Dec 19, 1967 EF1 97 km 0
Aug 9, 1966 EF1 4 km 0
Jun 13, 1955 EF1 80 km 0
Jul 24, 2020 EF0 79 km 0
Nov 29, 2019 EF0 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BUSH (212,542 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 BUSH 212,542 74 km
2021 TELEGRAPH 187,248 20 km
2001 UNNAMED 151,684 79 km
2019 WOODBURY 130,242 41 km
2021 MESCAL 79,346 20 km
2014 SKUNK 73,774 68 km
2005 EDGE COMPLEX 69,291 75 km
2020 GRIFFIN 61,455 22 km
1996 LONE 60,574 62 km
2016 CEDAR 44,163 93 km
2021 PINNACLE 35,281 75 km
2015 WHITETAIL 33,592 55 km
2017 HILLTOP 32,983 54 km
2024 FREEMAN 32,950 68 km
2016 JUNIPER 32,293 57 km
2020 VALLEY 29,331 47 km
2020 BLUE RIVER 29,314 42 km
2020 BLUE RIVER 2 26,885 54 km
2024 SAND STONE 26,470 86 km
2003 KINISHBA 26,205 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
April 59°F (15°C) 0.7 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
June 78°F (25°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 84°F (29°C) 2.3 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.8 in Wettest
September 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in
December 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in

Six Shooter Canyon has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 44°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.3").

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