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Thatcher, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Graham County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
5,354
Population
804/sq mi density
$77,455
Median Income
$31,348 per capita
$274,400
Home Value
$344,659 Zillow
$967
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
58
Violent Crime/100K
2,163 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$77,455 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$274,400 home value, $967/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
58 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Thatcher enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.1°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,030 ft (924 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 804/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8127°N, 109.7665°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Graham County County |
| Nearest Airport | Safford Regional (SAD) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 (182 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
Thatcher has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 44°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (2.2") and April the driest (0.3").