Three Points, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Pima County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
5,033 Population 108/sq mi density
$53,083 Median Income $23,432 per capita
$147,900 Home Value $288,203 Zillow
$988 Median Rent 17.2% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$53,083 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,900 home value, $988/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Three Points enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 56.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.2°F
23% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation2,677 ft (816 m)
Area46.4 sq mi (120.2 km²)
Population Density108/sq mi
Coordinates32.0593°N, 111.2866°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyPima County County
Nearest AirportTucson International (TUS)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.1"
71% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.18"
Driest Month (May) 0.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median56.0
RatingModerate
Good Days %30.9%
Unhealthy Days12

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0479 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)14.9 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.10 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.22 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score99.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.9 / 100
Community Resilience20.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Very High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very High
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Sep 28, 2023 21 km E of Tanque Verde, Arizona M3.1 75 km
Aug 9, 2025 14 km ENE of Willow Canyon, Arizona M2.6 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

38 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 3 fatalities, 61 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 28, 1994 EF2 44 km 0
Aug 27, 1964 EF2 30 km 2
Jul 2, 2024 EF1 43 km 0
Jul 6, 1992 EF1 39 km 0
Aug 24, 1991 EF1 40 km 0
Jul 20, 1988 EF1 87 km 0
Jul 16, 1984 EF1 40 km 0
Jul 16, 1984 EF1 13 km 0
Sep 5, 1981 EF1 96 km 0
Dec 23, 1975 EF1 13 km 0
Oct 23, 1974 EF1 86 km 0
Jun 23, 1974 EF1 25 km 1
Jun 21, 1972 EF1 81 km 0
Sep 1, 1971 EF1 74 km 0
Aug 16, 1969 EF1 33 km 0
Jul 16, 1967 EF1 86 km 0
Jul 27, 1961 EF1 37 km 0
Aug 13, 2023 EF0 30 km 0
Aug 25, 2022 EF0 39 km 0
Sep 16, 2019 EF0 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIGHORN (126,131 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 BIGHORN 126,131 68 km
2003 ASPEN 79,707 63 km
2011 MURPHY COMPLEX 64,407 68 km
2017 SAWMILL 47,357 62 km
2002 RYAN 36,922 91 km
2024 FREEMAN 32,950 85 km
2002 BULLOCK 31,774 71 km
2022 CONTRERAS 31,297 34 km
2017 BURRO 26,852 73 km
1993 MARKHAM 24,636 98 km
2009 ELK HORN 22,745 42 km
2002 WALKER 17,438 82 km
2022 TONTO CANYON 16,989 78 km
2005 FLORIDA 16,362 57 km
2011 BULL 16,339 83 km
2016 BROWN 15,681 42 km
1994 RINCON 15,472 73 km
2020 ENCINOS 14,145 55 km
1993 SPRINGS 13,472 82 km
2022 SAN RAFAEL 12,203 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 1.0 in
February 52°F (11°C) 0.8 in
March 58°F (14°C) 0.6 in
April 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
May 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Driest
June 81°F (27°C) 0.3 in
July 84°F (29°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in
September 78°F (26°C) 1.0 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
November 57°F (14°C) 0.8 in
December 49°F (9°C) 1.0 in Coldest

Three Points has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 49°F in December to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.2") and May the driest (0.2").

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