Tombstone, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Santa Cruz County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,022
Population
110/sq mi density
$54,792
Median Income
$33,269 per capita
$150,500
Home Value
$238,764 Zillow
$696
Median Rent
23.2% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
499
Violent Crime/100K
1,745 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$54,792 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,500 home value, $696/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
499 violent crimes/100K (31% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Tombstone enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.2 inches. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 65.7°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,436 ft (1,352 m) |
| Area | 9.3 sq mi (24.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 110/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7208°N, 110.0767°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Santa Cruz County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bisbee Douglas International (DUG) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 59.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 9 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 92.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.3 / 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 High |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Tombstone has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 49°F in December to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.1") and April the driest (0.2").