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Red Mesa, AZ
Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona.
Population
430
Land area
12.8sq mi
People per sq mi
33
ZIP codes
0
Red Mesa and its ZIP codes
Red Mesa at a glance
- Red Mesa is 48% less dense than Arizona as a whole.
Local data for Red Mesa, AZ
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Apache County. PPP loans are for Red Mesa.
Unemployment rate
7.8%
Sep 2026, -0.6 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
Environment and hazard risk
Red Mesa, 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
95° / 24°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Red Mesa, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
16.0%
U.S. 12.1% +3.9 pts
Smoking
25.7%
U.S. 12.8% +12.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.3%
U.S. 11.1% +4.2 pts
Cities near Red Mesa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Teec Nos PosCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 14.3 |
| Tselakai Dezza, UTCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 20 |
| Montezuma Creek, UTCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 12 |
| Aneth, UTCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 11 |
| Beclabito, NMCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 7.5 |
| Rock PointCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 14.2 |
| Bluff, UTTown | 24 mi | 36.6 |
| DennehotsoCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 10 |
| Mexican Hat, UTCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 8.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Red Mesa, AZ in?
- Red Mesa is in Apache County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Red Mesa, AZ?
- About 430 people live in Red Mesa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Red Mesa?
- Nearby places include Teec Nos Pos (18 mi), Tselakai Dezza, UT (20 mi), Montezuma Creek, UT (21 mi), Aneth, UT (21 mi), Beclabito, NM (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023