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Safford, AZ

Founded 1874Graham CountyElev. 889 m
Population
10,217
Median home
$191,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
10
Sex offenders
7

Overview

About Safford

Safford is a city in Arizona with about 10,217 residents. Safford was founded in 1874 and sits in Graham County. The median age is 31.3 and the median household income is $65,727. Homes carry a median value of $191,600, and about 73% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (50%). Around 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 25 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
10,217
Median age
31.3
Median household income
$65,727
Per-capita income
$27,982
Poverty rate
13.3%
High-school grad or higher
87.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
Unemployment
5.7%
Avg. commute
24.7 min
Work from home
3.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White50%
Hispanic or Latino46.7%
Black0.2%
Asian0.7%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts31.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance24.6%
Sales & office17.4%
Service17.3%
Production, transportation & material moving8.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$191,600
Median gross rent
$976/mo
Owner-occupied
73.1%
Median year built
1978
Households
3,669
Avg. household size
2.74

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Safford has 10 public schools — 4 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading56%
Math28%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

GIFT - Mt. Graham High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
GIFT - Safford High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Henry Dunkerson Pathways AcademyHighGrades 9–12
Mt Graham High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Safford High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Safford Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Dorothy Stinson SchoolElementary
Lafe Nelson SchoolElementary
Ruth Powell Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Triumphant Learning CenterElementarycharter

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Safford vs Arizona and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

2 facilities in Safford report releasing toxic chemicals to the EPA under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI).

Freeport-Mcmoran Safford Inc · Graham CountyFederal Correctional Institution Safford · Graham County

Facilities reporting to the EPA Toxics Release Inventory. Source: U.S. EPA Envirofacts (TRI).

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Graham County
LightningRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
WildfireRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Safford is in Graham County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Safford was founded in 1874 and sits in Graham County. Elevation ~889 m.

Map of Safford
Safford, AZ
Where Safford is
PhoenixTucsonMesaChandlerGilbertGlendaleSafford
Historic places

26 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Graham County CourthouseWelker, James R., HouseTalley, William, HouseSouthern Pacific Railroad DepotRidgeway, David, HousePacker, Alonzo Hamilton, HouseO'Brien, Mathew, HouseHorowitz, Joe, House
Notable people from Safford
Michael EnsignElliot JohnsonD. J. CarrascoDouglas LaytonFrank R. ZapataFred MortensenRon MontezRex EllsworthGene Taylor
People searches in Safford
Michael Smith (2)John SmithJames SmithDavid SmithRobert SmithMichael JohnsonJohn JohnsonJames JohnsonMichael WilliamsWilliam SmithDavid JohnsonRobert JohnsonJohn WilliamsMichael BrownMichael JonesJames WilliamsDavid WilliamsJohn BrownRobert WilliamsJohn JonesWilliam JohnsonMary SmithJames BrownJames Jones
Nearby cities
Oro Valley (80 mi)Tucson (83 mi)Marana (87 mi)Sierra Vista (95 mi)Sahuarita (97 mi)Douglas (100 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Safford, AZ (7)

Public sex-offender registry records for Safford, Arizona.

Paul E Clark, 58
Safford · 85546
AKA Paul Eugene Clark, Paul Clark
Anthony Leo Martinez, 39
Safford · 85546
AKA Anthony L Martinez
Richard Paul Miller, 68
Safford · 85546
Juan C Ramirez, 70
Safford · 85546
AKA J C Ramirez, Juan Clemente Martine Ramirez
William R Taylor, 79
Safford · 85546
AKA William Robert Taylor, William Taylor
Rody I Madariaga, 41
Safford · 85546
AKA Ivan A Herrera, Rody Madariaga
Jamie Don Knight, 55
Safford · 85546
AKA Jaime Don Knight, James Don Knight

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Safford — frequently asked

What is the population of Safford, Arizona?
Safford has a population of about 10,217, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Safford?
The median home value in Safford is $191,600, and the median gross rent is $976/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Safford face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Graham County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including lightning, drought, heat wave.
How many schools are in Safford?
Safford has 10 public schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 5 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Safford?
Public registry data lists 7 registered sex offenders in or near Safford. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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