Whiteriver, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Greenlee County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,308
Population
275/sq mi density
$38,205
Median Income
$12,740 per capita
$57,000
Home Value
$432,521 Zillow
$582
Median Rent
17.8% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$38,205 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,000 home value, $582/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Whiteriver experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. The area receives 70.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,103 ft (1,555 m) |
| Area | 15.7 sq mi (40.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 275/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8398°N, 109.9608°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Greenlee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Show Low Regional (SOW) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 12.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 22.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively 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
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Red Hill (114 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Red Hill | Volcanic field | 2,300 m (7,546 ft) | -9450 | 114 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
Whiteriver has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 32°F in December to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.0") and June the driest (0.6").