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Graham County, AZ
11 cities and towns and 11 ZIP codes in Graham County, Arizona.
Population
39,232
Land area
4,622sq mi
People per sq mi
8
ZIP codes
11
Cities and towns in Graham County
Graham County at a glance
- Graham County is 87% less dense than Arizona as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,325 a year, 16% less than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $212,000 (46% below Arizona) and median rent is $935 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Safford (10,239), Thatcher (5,439) and Pima (2,995).
Local data for Graham County, AZ
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools32
- Colleges2
- Libraries2
- Banks3
- Post Offices1
- Parks11
- Grocery Stores8
- Restaurants62
- Affordable Housing1
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment8
- Private Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places30
Housing and community stats
Graham County, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,325
Poverty rate
17.3%
Median home value
$212,000
Prices +8.4% in a year
Median rent
$935/mo
Homeownership
73.1%
Bachelor's or higher
14.6%
Median age
34.9
Average commute
22.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (10,938), German Americans (3,328), Irish Americans (2,570).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,331
11,084 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,164
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$216M
FY 2026, $5,616 per person
PPP loans
$43.54M
561 loans, 6,565 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$76.18K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Graham County, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.4%
- Carpooled14.0%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Graham County, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
649
Most often drought
Flood insurance policies
209
1.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
100° / 28°F
10.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone30 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Graham County, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.0%
U.S. 11.1% +4.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Graham County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Graham County, AZ?
- Safford is the largest city or town in Graham County, with about 10,239 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Graham County?
- Graham County includes 11 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 85530, 85531, 85533, 85535, 85536.
- What is the population of Graham County, AZ?
- About 39,232 people live in Graham County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Graham County?
- Graham County borders Pima County, Pinal County, Cochise County, Navajo County, Apache County, Gila County, Greenlee County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023