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Youngtown, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Maricopa County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,985 Population 4,688/sq mi density
$68,472 Median Income $26,689 per capita
$282,900 Home Value $299,168 Zillow
$1,130 Median Rent 32.4% income on rent
72°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
168 Violent Crime/100K 3,047 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$68,472 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$282,900 home value, $1,130/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
168 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Youngtown has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 92°F Jul (34°C)
Annual Average71.9°F
33% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average92°F (34°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,132 ft (345 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density4,688/sq mi
Coordinates33.5850°N, 112.3049°W
TimezoneAmerica/Phoenix
CountyMaricopa County County
Nearest AirportPhoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.3"
78% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 1.18"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0507 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)22.1 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.54 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.31 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score99.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.1 / 100
Community Resilience18.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Very High
Hail Very High
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Very High
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave No Rating
Landslide Relatively Low
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

19 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 3, 2025.

Jul 23, 2023 2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona M3.8 131 km
Mar 18, 2011 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona M3.8 141 km
Jan 23, 2011 7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona M3.6 141 km
Oct 25, 2011 4 km WSW of Paulden, Arizona M3.5 144 km
Nov 13, 1991 5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona M3.5 118 km
Jun 25, 2010 8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona M3.1 103 km
May 9, 2009 11 km SSW of Cordes Lakes, Arizona M3.1 72 km
Feb 19, 2025 0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona M3.0 144 km
Mar 4, 2015 26 km ENE of Bagdad, Arizona M3.0 132 km
Sep 9, 2014 6 km SE of Roosevelt, Arizona M2.9 113 km
Aug 30, 2014 8 km W of Rock House, Arizona M2.9 118 km
Sep 26, 2010 3 km NNW of Roosevelt, Arizona M2.8 108 km
Mar 2, 2015 120km ESE of Kingman, AZ M2.7 136 km
Jun 6, 2020 5 km NW of New River, Arizona M2.6 43 km
Feb 25, 2022 1 km S of Roosevelt, Arizona M2.6 109 km
Apr 15, 2025 14 km N of Clarkdale, Arizona M2.5 149 km
Feb 15, 2022 6 km S of Roosevelt, Arizona M2.5 109 km
Feb 12, 2022 2 km ESE of Roosevelt, Arizona M2.5 111 km
Aug 3, 2025 39 km SSW of Bagdad, Arizona M2.5 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

86 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 63 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jan 17, 1993 EF2 38 km 0
Jun 21, 1972 EF2 31 km 0
Sep 14, 1971 EF2 15 km 0
Aug 30, 1971 EF2 43 km 0
Oct 3, 1968 EF2 13 km 0
Jul 4, 1968 EF2 55 km 0
Jul 29, 2010 EF1 53 km 0
Feb 13, 1995 EF1 62 km 0
Jan 18, 1993 EF1 79 km 0
May 23, 1992 EF1 25 km 0
Jan 6, 1992 EF1 25 km 0
Nov 18, 1986 EF1 72 km 0
Mar 15, 1985 EF1 100 km 0
Aug 9, 1984 EF1 20 km 0
Jul 22, 1984 EF1 76 km 0
Aug 16, 1983 EF1 31 km 0
Aug 8, 1983 EF1 14 km 0
Sep 5, 1981 EF1 81 km 0
Sep 5, 1981 EF1 10 km 0
Mar 25, 1977 EF1 13 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CAVE CREEK COMPLEX (246,143 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 CAVE CREEK COMPLEX 246,143 83 km
2020 BUSH 212,542 91 km
2004 WILLOW 118,494 95 km
2005 EDGE COMPLEX 69,291 87 km
1996 LONE 60,574 92 km
2017 BROOKLYN 39,780 71 km
1998 UNNAMED 38,814 98 km
2017 GOODWIN 28,192 89 km
2024 SAND STONE 26,470 72 km
2020 SAWTOOTH 23,174 96 km
2024 SKELETON 22,753 70 km
1995 RIO 22,666 51 km
1995 BASIN 21,533 80 km
2012 SUNFLOWER 17,687 87 km
2021 TIGER 16,380 65 km
2012 GLADIATOR 16,096 76 km
2005 THREE FIRE COMPLEX (THREE) 15,849 97 km
2024 SIPHON 15,019 83 km
2024 WILDCAT 14,176 59 km
2020 SEARS 13,369 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in
March 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in
April 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in
May 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
June 87°F (31°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 92°F (34°C) 0.8 in Warmest
August 91°F (33°C) 1.2 in Wettest
September 85°F (29°C) 0.8 in
October 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
November 61°F (16°C) 0.7 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.9 in

Youngtown has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 53°F in January to 92°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.2") and June the driest (0.1").

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