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Ganado, AZ

Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona.

Population

637

Land area

9.1sq mi

People per sq mi

70

ZIP codes

0

Ganado and its ZIP codes

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Ganado at a glance

  • Households here earn a median of $55,714 a year, 30% less than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $29,100 (93% below Arizona) and median rent is $385 a month.

Local data for Ganado, AZ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Ganado, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$55,714

Poverty rate

19.8%

Median home value

$29,100

Median rent

$385/mo

Homeownership

63.8%

Bachelor's or higher

35.4%

Median age

36.0

Average commute

34.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Filipino Americans (28), Irish Americans (6), German Americans (3).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Apache County. PPP loans are for Ganado.

Details

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

Apache County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Ganado, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone71.6%
  • Carpooled4.3%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked9.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.1%
  • Worked from home7.6%

Average one-way commute: 34.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Ganado, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

89° / 18°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Ganado, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.8%

U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts

Diabetes

21.6%

U.S. 12.1% +9.5 pts

Smoking

27.9%

U.S. 12.8% +15.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

16.1%

U.S. 11.1% +5.0 pts

Cities near Ganado

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BurnsideCensus-designated place5.6 mi9.3
CornfieldsCensus-designated place7.8 mi0.4
KlagetohCensus-designated place14 mi0.3
NazliniCensus-designated place15 mi7.5
SteamboatCensus-designated place17 mi2.4
Wide RuinsCensus-designated place20 mi0.4
GreasewoodCensus-designated place21 mi5.3
ToyeiCensus-designated place22 mi0.3
St. MichaelsCensus-designated place26 mi3.8
SawmillCensus-designated place26 mi6.2
Fort DefianceCensus-designated place27 mi6.4
Window RockCensus-designated place27 mi5.3
Oak SpringsCensus-designated place28 mi0.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Ganado, AZ in?
Ganado is in Apache County, Arizona.
What is the population of Ganado, AZ?
About 637 people live in Ganado, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Ganado?
Nearby places include Burnside (5.6 mi), Cornfields (7.8 mi), Klagetoh (14 mi), Nazlini (15 mi), Steamboat (17 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023