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Rough Rock, AZ
Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona.
Population
465
Land area
12.7sq mi
People per sq mi
36
ZIP codes
0
Rough Rock and its ZIP codes
Rough Rock at a glance
- Rough Rock is 44% less dense than Arizona as a whole.
Local data for Rough Rock, AZ
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Apache County. PPP loans are for Rough Rock.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Rough Rock, 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 Rough Rock, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
20.3%
U.S. 12.1% +8.2 pts
Smoking
31.1%
U.S. 12.8% +18.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.6%
U.S. 11.1% +5.5 pts
Cities near Rough Rock
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChilchinbitoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 23.8 |
| Many FarmsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 8.2 |
| CottonwoodCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| Round RockCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 14.3 |
| ChinleCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 16.3 |
| Rock PointCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 14.2 |
| DennehotsoCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 10 |
| Del MuertoCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.2 |
| PinonCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 6.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rough Rock, AZ in?
- Rough Rock is in Apache County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Rough Rock, AZ?
- About 465 people live in Rough Rock, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rough Rock?
- Nearby places include Chilchinbito (12 mi), Many Farms (14 mi), Cottonwood (23 mi), Round Rock (24 mi), Chinle (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023