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Vail, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Santa Cruz County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
15,722
Population
693/sq mi density
$121,385
Median Income
$44,706 per capita
$367,500
Home Value
$405,328 Zillow
$1,854
Median Rent
23.7% income on rent
70°F
Avg Temperature
323 sunny days/yr
33
Violent Crime/100K
1,444 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$121,385 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$367,500 home value, $1,854/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
33 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Vail enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
87°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 70.1°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,342 ft (1,019 m) |
| Area | 22.7 sq mi (58.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 693/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.0217°N, 110.6937°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Santa Cruz County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tucson International (TUS) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 2.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
Vail has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 51°F in December to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.9") and May the driest (0.2").