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A city of 12,102 people in Arizona
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Conserved land65%27,507 of 42,088 acres
Trails100 mi1.5 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves22,273 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Show Low

City in Arizona, United States
1870Established
11,732Population
66 sq miArea
6,345 ftElevation

Show Low is a city in Navajo County, Arizona. It lies on the Mogollon Rim in east central Arizona, at an elevation of 6,345 feet (1,934 m). The city was established in 1870 and incorporated in 1953. According to the 2020 United States census, the population of the city was 11,732.

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Town numbers

ZIP code85901, 85902
Area code928
Living in Show Low

Housing in Show Low

$438K▲ 1.1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Show Low home is worth about $438,000, up 1.1% in a year, close to the Arizona typical home.

A buyer's market

Buyer’sBalancedSeller’s
Days on market36
Sale-to-list96.5%
Sold in May17
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Show Low

D

Safety Grade D

Show Low reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 90% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000
Show Low 4.8
Arizona 3.8
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Show Low 26.6
Arizona 15.4
U.S. 15.5
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Show Low

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About one in 3 of Show Low’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Pinetop-Lakeside (8%), Phoenix (7%) and Whiteriver (3%). Half commute less than 9 miles.

Pinetop-Lakeside
8%
Phoenix
7%
Whiteriver
3%
Snowflake
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Show Low →

Health in Show Low

B+

Health Grade B+

Healthier than 69% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 93% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Arizona

8better than AZ·6worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Summit Healthcare Regional Medical CenterShow Low · 3.5 mi · ER
Elk Ridge - Show Low ClinicShow Low · 4.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · part of Show Low
DentalShortage · part of Show Low
Mental healthShortage · part of Show Low
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Show Low · CMS · HRSAHealth in Show Low →

Natural hazards in Show Low

27
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 27% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🔥 Wildfire⚡ Lightning
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Show Low →

Climate in Show Low

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Show Low has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 19 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

48° / 20°Winter
66° / 32°Spring
85° / 52°Summer
68° / 36°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Show Low →

Schools in Show Low

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B

School Grade B

The public schools Show Low’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.

#45Best public schoolsof 117 in AZ
DistrictShow Low Unified District (4393)Schools13

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.

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IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Show Low Public Library →

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