Fort Defiance, AZ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
3,614 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$37,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$263 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$449 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
42.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Apache County
1
Arizona
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Apache County
1
Arizona
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 5 31
Feb 1 4 34
Mar 1 3 41
Apr 1 1 48
May 1 0 57
Jun 0 0 66
Jul 2 0 71
Aug 2 0 70
Sep 1 0 63
Oct 1 0 51
Nov 1 2 40
Dec 1 5 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 68% of residents leaning left and 27% leaning right.

Liberal (69%) (27%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 26%
Hillary Clinton 67%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, AZ State Senate District 6, AZ State House District 6, AZ
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Schools

Tsehootsooi Primary Learning Center
<1 miles, S • 1.9 star
Tsehootsooi Middle School
<1 miles, S • 1 star
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Colleges

Dine College
39 miles, N • 1 star
Navajo Technical University
52 miles, SE • 1 star
New Mexico State University-Grants
80 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
1 miles, E • 3.2 star
Gallup Indian Medical Center
25 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Durango-La Plata County Airport
121 miles, NE • 1 star
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
152 miles, W • 1 star
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
167 miles, SE • 1 star
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