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Top-of-the-World, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Gila County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
125 Population 21/sq mi density
$9,999 Home Value $131,412 Zillow
67°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
280 Violent Crime/100K 4,085 property/100K
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
280 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Top-of-the-World enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average66.9°F
24% above US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,566 ft (1,392 m)
Area6.1 sq mi (15.7 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates33.3477°N, 110.9997°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyGila County County
Nearest AirportPhoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.2"
55% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 2.95"
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

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

Feb 8, 2005 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.6 149 km
Jul 1, 2005 23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.4 138 km
Mar 18, 2025 13 km NNE of Clay Springs, Arizona M3.2 143 km
Jul 1, 2005 37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M3.2 148 km
May 9, 2009 11 km SSW of Cordes Lakes, Arizona M3.1 143 km
Jun 25, 2010 8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona M3.1 34 km
Sep 28, 2023 21 km E of Tanque Verde, Arizona M3.1 133 km
Jun 18, 2022 4 km SW of Clay Springs, Arizona M3.0 126 km
Feb 19, 2025 0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona M3.0 107 km
Sep 9, 2014 6 km SE of Roosevelt, Arizona M2.9 31 km
Aug 30, 2014 8 km W of Rock House, Arizona M2.9 33 km
Mar 12, 2004 24 km NW of Morenci, Arizona M2.8 135 km
Sep 23, 2013 7 km WSW of Pinedale, Arizona M2.8 121 km
Jul 4, 2021 28 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona M2.8 143 km
Sep 26, 2010 3 km NNW of Roosevelt, Arizona M2.8 41 km
Aug 9, 2025 14 km ENE of Willow Canyon, Arizona M2.6 110 km
Feb 25, 2022 1 km S of Roosevelt, Arizona M2.6 36 km
Jun 6, 2020 5 km NW of New River, Arizona M2.6 127 km
Feb 12, 2022 2 km ESE of Roosevelt, Arizona M2.5 36 km
Jan 28, 2005 32 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona M2.5 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

60 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 66 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jan 17, 1993 EF2 89 km 0
Jun 21, 1972 EF2 94 km 0
Aug 30, 1971 EF2 86 km 0
Jul 4, 1968 EF2 70 km 0
Jul 14, 1996 EF1 25 km 0
Feb 13, 1995 EF1 65 km 0
Jan 18, 1993 EF1 65 km 0
Jul 20, 1988 EF1 74 km 0
Nov 18, 1986 EF1 52 km 0
Mar 15, 1985 EF1 64 km 0
Jul 22, 1984 EF1 85 km 0
Aug 16, 1983 EF1 96 km 0
May 4, 1976 EF1 69 km 0
Oct 23, 1974 EF1 52 km 0
Oct 23, 1974 EF1 75 km 0
Oct 18, 1972 EF1 50 km 0
Sep 10, 1972 EF1 79 km 0
Jun 21, 1972 EF1 84 km 0
Oct 18, 1971 EF1 94 km 0
Sep 1, 1971 EF1 72 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 62 km
2021 TELEGRAPH 187,248 11 km
2001 UNNAMED 151,684 100 km
2019 WOODBURY 130,242 25 km
2004 WILLOW 118,494 96 km
2021 MESCAL 79,346 38 km
2014 SKUNK 73,774 89 km
2005 EDGE COMPLEX 69,291 62 km
2020 GRIFFIN 61,455 39 km
1996 LONE 60,574 48 km
2021 PINNACLE 35,281 90 km
2015 WHITETAIL 33,592 75 km
2017 HILLTOP 32,983 73 km
2024 FREEMAN 32,950 64 km
2016 JUNIPER 32,293 58 km
2020 VALLEY 29,331 68 km
2020 BLUE RIVER 29,314 63 km
2020 BLUE RIVER 2 26,885 75 km
2024 SAND STONE 26,470 70 km
2020 SAWTOOTH 23,174 28 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 2.2 in
February 47°F (9°C) 2.1 in
March 51°F (11°C) 2.3 in
April 58°F (14°C) 0.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in Driest
July 86°F (30°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in Wettest
September 74°F (23°C) 1.8 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
November 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in Coldest

Top-of-the-World has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 45°F in December to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and June the driest (0.3").

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