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Chinle, AZ
Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona.
Population
4,147
Land area
16.3sq mi
People per sq mi
255
ZIP codes
0
Chinle and its ZIP codes
Chinle at a glance
- Chinle is about 3.9 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,239 a year, 33% less than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $39,200 (90% below Arizona) and median rent is $565 a month.
Local data for Chinle, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chinle, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,239
Poverty rate
28.4%
Median home value
$39,200
Median rent
$565/mo
Homeownership
47.5%
Bachelor's or higher
28.5%
Median age
35.0
Average commute
18.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Filipino Americans (199), Jamaican Americans (67), German Americans (66).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Apache County. PPP loans are for Chinle.
Unemployment rate
8.8%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,830
16,853 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,830
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $15,905 per person
How people get to work
Chinle, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.8%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked10.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 18.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chinle, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
846
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 19°F
8.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chinle, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
17.5%
U.S. 12.1% +5.4 pts
Smoking
25.8%
U.S. 12.8% +13.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.7%
U.S. 11.1% +3.6 pts
Cities near Chinle
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Del MuertoCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1.2 |
| Many FarmsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 8.2 |
| NazliniCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 7.5 |
| CottonwoodCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| TsaileCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 6 |
| SehiliCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| Rough RockCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 12.7 |
| Round RockCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 14.3 |
| LukachukaiCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 22 |
| BurnsideCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 9.3 |
| SawmillCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 6.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chinle, AZ in?
- Chinle is in Apache County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Chinle, AZ?
- About 4,147 people live in Chinle, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chinle?
- Nearby places include Del Muerto (7.7 mi), Many Farms (14 mi), Nazlini (17 mi), Cottonwood (19 mi), Tsaile (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023