Thatcher is a town in Graham County, Arizona, United States. As of the 2020 census, Thatcher had a population of 5,231. It is the home of Eastern Arizona College (EAC).

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How Thatcher ranks

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#1Highest graduation rate in AZ #5Most trails in AZ #2Safest in AZ All AZ rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code85552

Area code928

Living in Thatcher

Housing in Thatcher

$354K▲ 3.2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Thatcher home is worth about $354,000, up 3.2% in a year, 15% below the Arizona typical home.

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

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Safety in Thatcher

Safety Grade A

Thatcher reports less crime per resident than 86% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000

Thatcher 0

Arizona 3.8

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Thatcher 5.1

Arizona 15.4

U.S. 15.5

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Work & commute in Thatcher

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Most working residents leave Thatcher for work: only 14% work in town. The top destinations are Safford (30%), Morenci (8%) and Phoenix (6%). Half commute less than 4 miles.

Safford

30%

Morenci

Phoenix

Tucson

14%Work in townlive and work in Thatcher 4 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 1,611Jobs based herebalanced

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Health in Thatcher

A⁻

Health Grade A−

Healthier than 78% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Arizona

7better than AZ·1worse

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

Conditions 7▲ 5 close Habits all close Care 1▼ 6 close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

8.9%Fewer adults with diabetesAZ 11.3% · better 5.3%Fewer adults with heart diseaseAZ 6.4% · better 81.5%Fewer adults getting cholesterol checkedAZ 85.1% · worse

Care nearby

Mt. Graham Regional Medical CenterSafford · 2.1 mi · ER · rural critical access

Canyonlands Healthcare - SaffordSafford · 2.1 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

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

Natural hazards in Thatcher

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 49% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌡️ Heat waves🔥 Wildfire

2Does Thatcher flood?paid flood claims since 2003 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 10 declared for Graham County

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

Climate in Thatcher

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Thatcher has mild winters and hot summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 99°, a January night drops to 31°, and snow is almost unheard of.

63° / 32°Winter

82° / 47°Spring

99° / 68°Summer

82° / 50°Fall

How much snow does Thatcher 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 →

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Schools in Thatcher

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A⁻

School Grade A-

The public schools Thatcher’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 77% of Arizona’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#24Best public schoolsof 117 in AZ

DistrictThatcher Unified District (4219)Schools7

Thatcher Elementary School A-Elementary · Grades 3–6 · 549 students Jack Daley Primary SchoolElementary · Grades PK–2 · 418 students Thatcher Middle School B+Middle · Grades 7–8 · 273 students Thatcher High School B+High · Grades 9–12 · 512 students Eagle Online AcademyHigh · Grades 7–12 · 49 students GIFT - Gila Institute for TechnologyHigh · Grades 9–12 · 24 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.