Pima is a town in Graham County, Arizona, United States. As of the 2020 census, Pima had a population of 2,847. Pima is part of the Safford Micropolitan Statistical Area. Despite its name, it is not located in nearby Pima County.

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How Pima ranks

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#1Most trails in AZ #18Lowest property tax in AZ #22Fastest growing in AZ All AZ rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code85543

Area code928

Living in Pima

Housing in Pima

$339K▲ 4.2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Pima home is worth about $339,000, up 4.2% in a year, 19% below the Arizona typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Pima

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Pima's police department reported none of them, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Pima 0

Arizona 4.5

U.S. 4

Property crime per 1,000

Pima 5.4

Arizona 21.5

U.S. 20

FBI crime data, 2022 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Pima

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Most working residents leave Pima for work: only 18% work in town. The top destinations are Safford (22%), Thatcher (9%) and Phoenix (8%). Half commute less than 8 miles.

Safford

22%

Thatcher

Phoenix

Tucson

18%Work in townlive and work in Pima 8 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 620Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Pima →

Health in Pima

B⁺

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 68% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Arizona

2better than AZ·2worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.

Conditions 2▲ 1▼ 9 close Habits all close Care 1▼ 6 close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

9.6%Fewer adults with diabetesAZ 11.3% · better 33%Fewer adults with high cholesterolAZ 37.3% · better 22.2%More older adults who have lost all their teethAZ 14.7% · worse

Care nearby

Mt. Graham Regional Medical CenterSafford · 8.1 mi · ER · rural critical access

Canyonlands Healthcare - Palo VerdePima · 1 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Pima · CMS · HRSAHealth in Pima →

Natural hazards in Pima

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 76% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌡️ Heat waves🔥 Wildfire

4Does Pima flood?paid flood claims since 1978 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 10 declared for Graham County

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Pima →

Climate in Pima

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Pima has mild winters and hot summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 100°, a January night drops to 32°, and snow is almost unheard of.

63° / 33°Winter

82° / 47°Spring

99° / 69°Summer

83° / 51°Fall

How much snow does Pima get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 9, with the last in spring around Mar 25.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.3° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Pima →

Schools in Pima

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School Grade B

The public schools Pima’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 57% of Arizona’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

#46Best public schoolsof 117 in AZ

DistrictPima Unified District (4220)Schools7

Pima Elementary School B+Elementary · Grades K–6 · 500 students Discovery Plus Academy AElementary · Grades K–5 · 119 students Pima Junior High School C+Middle · Grades 7–8 · 180 students Pima High School CHigh · Grades 9–12 · 335 students Gila Valley Learning CenterHigh · Grades 9–12 · 18 students GIFT - Pima High SchoolHigh · Grades 9–12

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within AZ. Ratings are from neighbors.