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Wagon Wheel, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Gila County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,767
Population
698/sq mi density
$55,506
Median Income
$32,063 per capita
$258,800
Home Value
$432,521 Zillow
$1,069
Median Rent
44.1% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
698
Violent Crime/100K
3,026 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$55,506 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$258,800 home value, $1,069/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
698 violent crimes/100K (84% above avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Wagon Wheel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. The area receives 19.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 53.1°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,639 ft (2,024 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 698/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1975°N, 110.0271°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Gila County County |
| Nearest Airport | Show Low Regional (SOW) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0517 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.67 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.4 / 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)
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (110 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 110 km |
| Zuni-Bandera | Volcanic field | 2,550 m (8,366 ft) | -1170 | 198 km |
| San Francisco Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone | 3,850 m (12,631 ft) | 1075 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
Wagon Wheel has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 34°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.1") and June the driest (0.5").