Superior (Western Apache: Yooʼ Łigai) is a town in northern Pinal County, Arizona, United States, and is the oldest town in the county. According to the 2020 census, the population of the town was 2,407. Superior was founded as a mining town for the Silver King and the later Magma mines; silver was mined at first, and then transitioned to copper. Currently, exploitation of the huge Resolution Copper deposit is being explored near the town.

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How Superior ranks

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#4Lowest property tax in AZ #4Most conserved land in AZ #4Most trails in AZ All AZ rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code85173

Area code520

Living in Superior

Housing in Superior

$186K▼ 2.1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Superior home is worth about $186,000, down 2.1% in a year, 56% below the Arizona typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Superior

C⁻

Safety Grade C-

Superior reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 84% report less.

Violent crime per 1,000

Superior 2.5

Arizona 3.8

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Superior 20.7

Arizona 15.4

U.S. 15.5

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Work & commute in Superior

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Most working residents leave Superior for work: only 15% work in town. The top destinations are Phoenix (16%), Mesa (9%) and Tempe (6%). Half commute less than 44 miles.

Phoenix

16%

Mesa

Tempe

Scottsdale

15%Work in townlive and work in Superior 44 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 414Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Superior

Health Grade C

Healthier than 29% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 74% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Arizona

5better than AZ·16worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 11 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 8▼ 3 close Habits 1▲ 1▼ 2 close Care 3▲ 2▼ 2 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 3▼ 1 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

11.8%Fewer binge drinkersAZ 15.3% · better 17%Fewer adults with depressionAZ 19.5% · better 18.6%More adults with diabetesAZ 11.3% · worse

Care nearby

Banner Ironwood Medical CenterQueen Creek · 25.7 mi · ER

Canyonlands Healthcare - GlobeGlobe · 19.6 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · part of Superior

DentalShortage · part of Superior

Mental healthShortage · part of Superior

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

Natural hazards in Superior

Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 81% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🔥 Wildfire

0Does Superior flood?no paid flood claims on record NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 21 declared for Pinal County

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

Climate in Superior

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Superior has mild winters and scorching summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 101°, a January night drops to 39°, and snow is almost unheard of.

64° / 40°Winter

81° / 51°Spring

100° / 72°Summer

84° / 56°Fall

How much snow does Superior get?Almost none.Rain & snow →Does it ever freeze?In about 77% of years.Frost →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.8° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Schools in Superior

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School Grade D

The public schools Superior’s kids attend trail 86% of Arizona’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

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DistrictSuperior Unified School District (4440)Schools4

John F Kennedy School C-Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 175 students Superior Junior/Senior High School DHigh · Grades 7–12 · 131 students CVIT - Superior High SchoolHigh · Grades 9–12 CVIT- Central Campus CAC Superior Enterprise CenterHigh · Grades 10–12

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