Safford (Western Apache: Ichʼįʼ Nahiłtį́į́) is a city in Graham County, Arizona, United States. According to the 2020 Census, the population of the city is 10,129. The city is the county seat of Graham County. Safford is the principal city of the Safford Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Graham County.

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How Safford ranks

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#6Most trails in AZ #30Most affordable in AZ #30Lowest property tax in AZ All AZ rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code85546, 85548

Area code928

Living in Safford

Housing in Safford

$290K▲ 2.3% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Safford home is worth about $290,000, up 2.3% in a year, 31% below the Arizona typical home.

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

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Work & commute in Safford

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About one in 3 of Safford’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Morenci (13%), Thatcher (7%) and Tucson (6%). Half commute less than 4 miles.

Morenci

13%

Thatcher

Tucson

Phoenix

36%Work in townlive and work in Safford 4 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 5,035Jobs based herebalanced

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Health in Safford

B⁻

Health Grade B−

Healthier than 54% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 74% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Arizona

1better than AZ·7worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 11 close Habits all close Care 3▼ 4 close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs 3▼ 1 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

7.7%Fewer adults who have had cancerAZ 8.8% · better 8.9%More adults facing a utility shut-offAZ 7.2% · worse

Care nearby

Mt. Graham Regional Medical CenterSafford · 2.2 mi · ER · rural critical access

Canyonlands Healthcare - Safford IntegratedSafford · 1.1 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · part of Safford

DentalShortage · part of Safford

Mental healthShortage · part of Safford

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

Natural hazards in Safford

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 37% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌡️ Heat waves⚡ Lightning

12Does Safford flood?paid flood claims since 1991 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 10 declared for Graham County

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

Climate in Safford

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Safford 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° / 32°Winter

82° / 47°Spring

99° / 68°Summer

83° / 50°Fall

How much snow does Safford 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 Safford →

Schools in Safford

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School Grade B

The public schools Safford’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 63% of Arizona’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#37Best public schoolsof 117 in AZ

DistrictSafford Unified District (4218)Schools10

Ruth Powell Elementary School B+Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 575 students Dorothy Stinson School B+Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 539 students Lafe Nelson School B+Elementary · Grades K–6 · 471 students Triumphant Learning Center B-Elementary · Grades K–8 · 101 students Safford Middle School BMiddle · Grades 7–8 · 375 students Safford High School C+High · Grades 9–12 · 828 students

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.