Thatcher, AZ: Local News, Events & Neighbors

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 #2Safest in AZ #24Best schools 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

A

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

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Health in Thatcher

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

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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.