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Shonto, AZ
Census-designated place in Navajo County, Arizona.
Population
274
Land area
4.6sq mi
People per sq mi
60
ZIP codes
0
Shonto and its ZIP codes
Local data for Shonto, AZ
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Navajo County. PPP loans are for Shonto.
Unemployment rate
7.7%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,143
27,910 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,577
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $11,830 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Shonto, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,168
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
328
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 22°F
11.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shonto, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.2%
U.S. 33.3% +9.9 pts
Diabetes
19.5%
U.S. 12.1% +7.4 pts
Smoking
29.1%
U.S. 12.8% +16.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.3%
U.S. 11.1% +3.2 pts
Cities near Shonto
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KayentaCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 13.2 |
| TonaleaCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 9.9 |
| KaibitoCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 15.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shonto, AZ in?
- Shonto is in Navajo County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Shonto, AZ?
- About 274 people live in Shonto, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shonto?
- Nearby places include Kayenta (24 mi), Tonalea (25 mi), Kaibito (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023