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St. Michaels, AZ
Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona.
Population
1,142
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
299
ZIP codes
0
St. Michaels and its ZIP codes
St. Michaels at a glance
- St. Michaels is about 4.6 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,556, 18% below the Arizona median of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $202,500 (49% below Arizona) and median rent is $839 a month.
Local data for St. Michaels, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
St. Michaels, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,556
Poverty rate
13.9%
Median home value
$202,500
Median rent
$839/mo
Homeownership
90.6%
Bachelor's or higher
27.2%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
30.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Indian Americans (17), Japanese Americans (11), Arab Americans (11).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Apache County. PPP loans are for St. Michaels.
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
$1.05B
FY 2026, $15,905 per person
How people get to work
St. Michaels, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.3%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.3%
- Worked from home12.0%
Average one-way commute: 30.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
St. Michaels, 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
88° / 14°F
11.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in St. Michaels, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.3%
U.S. 33.3% +1.0 pts
Diabetes
18.0%
U.S. 12.1% +5.9 pts
Smoking
20.6%
U.S. 12.8% +7.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near St. Michaels
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Window RockCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 5.3 |
| Tse Bonito, NMCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 6.8 |
| Fort DefianceCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 6.4 |
| Black Hat, NMCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| Oak SpringsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Rock Springs, NMCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 12.6 |
| Manuelito, NMCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 8.2 |
| SawmillCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.2 |
| Purty Rock, NMCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| Navajo, NMCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.3 |
| Williams Acres, NMCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| Yah-ta-hey, NMCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.4 |
| Crestview, NMCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| Twin Lakes, NMCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 9 |
| Nakaibito, NMCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 7 |
| Gamerco, NMCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is St. Michaels, AZ in?
- St. Michaels is in Apache County, Arizona.
- What is the population of St. Michaels, AZ?
- About 1,142 people live in St. Michaels, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near St. Michaels?
- Nearby places include Window Rock (1.9 mi), Tse Bonito, NM (5.2 mi), Fort Defiance (6.5 mi), Black Hat, NM (7.8 mi), Oak Springs (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023