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Safford, AZ
City in Graham County, Arizona.
Population
10,239
Land area
9.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,103
ZIP codes
0
Safford and its ZIP codes
Safford at a glance
- Safford is about 17 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 68th among 441 cities and towns in Arizona.
- The median household income is $65,647, 18% below the Arizona median of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $199,800 (49% below Arizona) and median rent is $1,048 a month.
Local data for Safford, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Safford, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,647
Poverty rate
14.1%
Median home value
$199,800
Median rent
$1,048/mo
Homeownership
71.5%
Bachelor's or higher
18.1%
Median age
31.0
Average commute
22.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,384), German Americans (997), Irish Americans (533).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Graham County. PPP loans are for Safford.
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
How people get to work
Safford, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.4%
- Carpooled12.4%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 22.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Safford, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
649
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
209
1.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
100° / 34°F
8.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone23 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Safford, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
16.0%
U.S. 11.1% +4.9 pts
Cities near Safford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SolomonCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.2 |
| San JoseCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 4.2 |
| Cactus FlatsCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 6.2 |
| ThatcherTown | 6.7 mi | 6.7 |
| CentralCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.7 |
| Swift Trail JunctionCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 3.7 |
| BryceCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| PimaTown | 11 mi | 7.3 |
| Fort ThomasCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 8.7 |
| MorenciCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.9 |
| CliftonTown | 25 mi | 14.7 |
| YorkCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Safford, AZ in?
- Safford is in Graham County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Safford, AZ?
- About 10,239 people live in Safford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Safford?
- Nearby places include Solomon (2.4 mi), San Jose (3.5 mi), Cactus Flats (6.6 mi), Thatcher (6.7 mi), Central (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023