Safford, AZ โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Graham County ยท Arizona

๐Ÿงฌ

City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Safford based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Safford
National Avg
Arizona Avg
Population: 58Income: 44Home Value: 19Safety: 100Education: 17Median Age: 52Climate: 50Cost of Living: 50

Quick Stats

Population

10,217

2023 ACS

Median Income

$65,727

2023

Median Home Value

$191,600

2023

Median Rent

$976

2023

Median Age

31.3

Unemployment

5.8%

Cost of Living Index

99.7

100 = national avg

Safford is a city in Graham County, Arizona, with a population of 10,217 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Safford is one of the communities in Arizona.

The median household income in Safford is $65,727, and the median home value is $191,600. The cost of living index is 99.7 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $976 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, and the median age is 31.3 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

10,217

Male

5,227

51.2%

Female

4,990

48.8%

Median Age

31.3

Age Distribution

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

11.6%

High School or Higher

28.9%

Foreign Born

2.8%

Veterans

3.9%

Married

32.9%

Avg Household Size

2.7

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.258

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

69.3%

Foreign Born

2.8%

White
69.3%
Black
0.2%
Asian
0.9%
Native American
1.3%
Pacific Islander
1.6%
Two or More
19.6%
Other
7.0%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

46.7%

4,772 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

53.3%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
4,407 (92.4%)
Puerto Rican
115 (2.4%)
Peruvian
83 (1.7%)
Other Hispanic
167 (3.5%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Filipino
96 (100.0%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
167 (100.0%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
45 (35.2%)
Other Native American
83 (64.8%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

9,489

English Only

82.5%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

1,592 speakers

Limited English

2.6%

Language Distribution

Spanish
1,592 (16.8%)
Tagalog
48 (0.5%)
Arabic
13 (0.1%)
Other Languages
4 (0.0%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

97.4%

Limited English Proficiency

2.6%

Spanish
15.3% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

397

3.9% of population

Disability Rate

36.8%

146 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$49,375

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
17.1%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
14.4%
Vietnam
51.4%
Korea
10.3%
World War II
3.8%

Veteran Age Distribution

35-54
19.1%
55-64
15.9%
65-74
26.4%
75+
38.5%

Male Veterans

355

89.4%

Female Veterans

42

10.6%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$49,375

Non-Veteran Income

$31,878

Difference

$17,497

54.9% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

146

Without Disability

251

Disability Rate

36.8%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

3,992

#1 Ancestry

German

9.0% (917)

#2 Ancestry

English

7.9% (806)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

5.3% (541)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
9.0%
English
7.9%
Irish
5.3%
Canadian
2.7%
Italian
2.1%
Danish
1.5%
French
1.2%
Welsh
1.0%
European
1.0%
American
0.9%
Polish
0.9%
Ukrainian
0.9%
British
0.8%
Scottish
0.8%
Sub-Saharan African
0.6%
Dutch
0.5%
Norwegian
0.4%
Swedish
0.4%
Scotch-Irish
0.4%
Czech
0.2%

Families & Households

Total Households

3,669

Family Households

2,598

70.8%

Married Couples

1,528

41.6%

Non-Family Households

1,071

29.2%

Single Mother Households

632

17.2%

Single Father Households

438

11.9%

Living Alone

859

23.4%

Children Under 18

Total Children

2,111

In Married Couple

1,210

57.3%

With Single Mother

563

26.7%

With Single Father

338

16.0%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$73,266

Married Couple Income

$86,630

Single Mother Income

$38,971

Single Father Income

$67,672

Avg Family Size

2.7

Avg Non-Family Size

2.4

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

260

Grandparents Responsible

84

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$65,727

-10% vs national

Per Capita Income

$27,982

-25% vs national

Poverty Rate

13.3%

-2% vs national

Gini Index

0.4162

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

5.8%

+11% vs national

SNAP Recipients

12.4%

of households

How Safford Compares

Safford vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Safford is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

๐Ÿ“Š

Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Safford. The median household income here is $65,727.

$

Income Distribution

<$25K
19.7%
$25-50K
16.2%
$50-75K
26.0%
$75-100K
10.7%
$100-150K
16.9%
$150-200K
5.7%
$200K+
4.7%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

5.8%

-23% vs AZ avg

Labor Force

4,732

Employed

4,460

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

11.6%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

28.9%

of adults 25+

Median Age

31.3

Work from Home

3.8%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

99.7

100 = national avg

-0.3 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$43,852

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$103,651

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
98.5
Food
100.2
Transportation
100.5
Healthcare
100.2
Utilities
99.8

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$991

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,244

per month

The median household income in Safford, AZ is $65,727, which is 10.2% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $27,982. The poverty rate of 13.3% is lower than the AZ state average of 18.4%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4162, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, compared to the state average of 7.5%. The labor force is 4,732. 11.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 81.3% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 99.7, which is 0.3% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 98.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $43,852 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” November 2025

Median Sale Price

$333,000

Median List Price

$410,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$203

Days on Market

131

Active Inventory

7

Months of Supply

3.5

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$277,909

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

0.0%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

0.0%

Sale-to-List Ratio

100.0%

Seller's market

Sold Above Asking
0.0%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
0.0%
Listings with Price Drops
14.3%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†“ 2.1%List Price โ†‘ 26.1%Mar 24 โ†’ Nov 25

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

2

New Listings

3

Pending Sales

1

Homes Sold โ†‘ 0.0%New Listings โ†‘ 50.0%Pending โ†‘ 0.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Nov 25

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$203

Median List $/SF

$178

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 5.7%List $/SF โ†“ 8.2%Mar 24 โ†’ Nov 25

Safford vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Safford is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$191,600

Median Rent

$976

Total Housing Units

4,132

Vacancy Rate

11.2%

Owner Occupied

73.1%

Renter Occupied

26.9%

Median Property Tax

$1,034

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,160

Housing Types

Single Family
82.5%
Multi-Family
7.9%
Mobile Home
9.5%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$1,034

per year

Effective Tax Rate

0.54%

of home value

Median Home Value

$191,600

Estimated Mean Tax

$1,018

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($1,034) by the median home value ($191,600). In Safford, AZ, this works out to an effective rate of 0.54%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Safford, AZ is $333,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 131 days on the market. 0.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 3.5 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $203. The median rent is $976 per month (Census ACS). About 73.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1978. There are 4,132 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $1,034. The effective tax rate is 0.54%, below the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2020)

Violent Crime Rate

1.89

per 1,000 residents

-32% vs national

Property Crime Rate

29.10

per 1,000 residents

+41% vs national

Total Crimes

311

2020

Violent Clearance

53%

cases solved

Property Clearance

22%

cases solved

YoY Change

-10.6%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2019

How Safford Compares

Source: FBI (2020)

Safford vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2020)

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Safford is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†“ 49.9%Property โ†“ 32.8%2015 โ†’ 2020

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2020)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2020)

Safford police solve 63% of aggravated assault cases but only 0% of robbery cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2020)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2020)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent00.00N/A
RapeViolent00.00N/A
RobberyViolent30.300.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent161.5962.5%
BurglaryProperty444.396.8%
Larceny/TheftProperty22922.8225.3%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty191.8910.5%

Safford, AZ reported 19 violent crimes and 292 property crimes in 2020. The violent crime rate of 1.89 per 1,000 residents is 32.4% below the national average of 2.80 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 53% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 229 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 0.0% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2020192921.8929.10
2019213632.1236.61
2018322823.3129.20
2017233632.3937.75
2016343863.5039.72
2015374243.7843.28

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

64.6

Relatively Low

Expected Annual Loss

57.0

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

71.6

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

7.8

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

13

Public Assistance

$616K

Individual Assistance

$7K

Most Common Type

Flood

7 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $616K
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalApr 2020$99K$7K
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormSep 2006$254Kโ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormApr 2005$264Kโ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding โ†’FloodJan 1993โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodDec 1990โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodOct 1983โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodDec 1978โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodMar 1978โ€”โ€”
Drought โ†’DroughtApr 1977โ€”โ€”
Heavy Rains & Flooding โ†’FloodOct 1972โ€”โ€”
Flooding โ†’FloodApr 1966โ€”โ€”
Dr-4668Unknownโ€”โ€”โ€”

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

42

Total Claims Paid

$351,289

Avg Claim Payout

$8,364

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

2

Federal Funding

$9,375

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

0.69

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures1$0
600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan)1$9,375

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Safford has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are heat wave, wildfire, lightning. The area has had 13 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (7 declarations). 42 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $616,479 in public assistance recovery funding. $7,076 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.8%

1.3pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.1%

3.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.5%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

16.0%

5.4pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

34.0%

Arthritis

23.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.0%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

16.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.1%

Loneliness

31.7%

Lack of Support

26.0%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

35.6%

Mobility

15.2%

Cognitive

16.4%

Hearing

8.4%

Vision

6.7%

Self-Care

4.3%

Independent Living

8.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Safford has an obesity rate of 34.8%, which is 1.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.1%, 3.4pp below the national average. About 16.0% of adults lack health insurance. 72.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

3

With Emergency Services

3

Nearest Hospital

11.2 mi

Mt. Graham Regional Medical Ce...

Loading mapโ€ฆ
HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center11.2 miCritical Access Hospitalsโ€”Yes
Northern Cochise Community Hospital, Inc.31.2 miCritical Access Hospitalsโ€”Yes
San Carlos Apache Healthcare Corporation49.1 miCritical Access Hospitalsโ€”Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

3

Pop. Served

22,349

Violations (5yr)

3

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
SAFFORD CITY OF20,6001
USDJ FBP FED CORR INST SAFFORD9491
ADOC ASPC FORT GRANT8001

There are 3 water systems serving the area. 3 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

81.3%

+3% vs national

Public Transit

0.3%

-62% vs national

Work From Home

3.8%

-60% vs national

Carpool

12.5%

How Safford's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

4

2023

5-Year Avg

3

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

1

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202334010
202211000
202144011
201922000
201833010

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Safford, AZ covers travel times and transportation modes. 81.3% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 3.8% work from home, which is below the AZ state average of 11.0%. 12.5% of workers carpool. In 2023, there were 4 traffic fatalities from 3 fatal crashes. 1 was a pedestrian.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

85.3%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

67.4%

of households

No Internet

13.6%

of households

Total Households

3,669

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
67.4%
Cellular Data Plan
83.7%
Satellite
10.2%
Cellular Only (no wired)
12.9%
No Internet Access
13.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.8%

of households

Smartphone

88.6%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

67.5%

of households

Tablet

53.1%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.8%
Smartphone
88.6%
Desktop / Laptop
67.5%
Tablet
53.1%
Smartphone Only
18.0%
No Computer
7.2%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.9ยข

per kWh

-22% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Commercial Rate

12.2ยข

per kWh

-21% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Industrial Rate

7.9ยข

per kWh

-33% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$160

residential

+9% vs 10,000 - 25,000 avg

13% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Arizona averages 14.9ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $160. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Safford vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (10,000 - 25,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

3

Population Served

22,349

Violations (5yr)

3

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
SAFFORD CITY OFCommunityGround water20,6001
USDJ FBP FED CORR INST SAFFORDCommunityGround water9491
ADOC ASPC FORT GRANTCommunityGround water8001

85.3% of households in Safford have broadband internet access. 67.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.6% of households have no internet access. 18.0% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 22,349 people. A total of 3 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Safford is located in Graham County, AZ. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Safford.

Election Overview

Source: Graham County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

3,867

25.5%

GOP Votes

11,177

73.6%

Total Votes

15,183

Margin

R+48.1%

Shift from 2020

R+3.4pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+48.1%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
20243,86711,17715,18325.5%73.6%R+48.1
20204,03410,74914,99626.9%71.7%R+44.8
20163,3018,02511,93927.7%67.2%R+39.6

In the 2024 presidential election, Graham County recorded 15,183 total votes. Republicans won the county with 73.6% of the vote compared to 25.5% for Democrats, a margin of R+48.1%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+3.4pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Graham County has shifted 8.6 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

76

Total Assets

$171.1M

Total Income

$144.4M

Per 10K Residents

74.4

nonprofits

-41.2% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

6

Median Assets

$434K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
8
Religion
8
Human Services
6
Arts & Culture
4
Recreation & Sports
4
Community Improvement
4
Public Benefit
4
Animal-Related
3
Youth Development
3
Environment
2
Health Care
2
Philanthropy
2
Mental Health
1
Voluntary Health
1
Employment
1
Food & Agriculture
1
Housing & Shelter
1
Public Safety
1
Civil Rights
1
Science & Tech
1
98.7%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $168.8M of $171.1M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 10,000 - 25,000

Largest Nonprofits in Safford

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
MT GRAHAM REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER INCHealth Care$149.8M$123.0M1971
GRAHAM COUNTY REHABILITATION CENTERHuman Services$5.6M$6.1M2007
UNITED WAY OF GRAHAM COUNTYโ€”$3.8M$4.5M2000
GRAHAM COUNTY RURAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION INCHousing & Shelter$3.2M$365K2024
SAFFORD HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP AND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INCโ€”$2.0M$171K1988
GRAHAM COUNTY SUBSTANCE ABUSE COALITIONCommunity Improvement$1.5M$1.0M2014
TRIUMPHANT LEARNING CENTEREducation$940K$1.2M1996
SOUTHEASTERN ARIZONA COMMUNITY UNIQUE SERVICESHealth Care$880K$1.0M1995
MT GRAHAM SAFE HOUSE INCMental Health$613K$1.3M2014
OUR NEIGHBORS FARM & PANTRYโ€”$510K$269K2005
SOCIETY OF ST VINCENT DE PAULโ€”$479K$523K2019
MT GRAHAM REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$436K$316K1994
SOUTHEASTERN ARIZONA COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM INCHuman Services$433K$2.6M1987
GILA VALLEY SAMARITAN HOME INCHuman Services$363K$333K2023
FRIENDS OF THE SAFFORD CITY GRAHAM COUNTY LIBRARYโ€”$221K$77K1982
SAFFORD LIONS FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$141K$112K2010
WILD WEST HISTORY ASSOCIATIONArts & Culture$54K$117K2008
DESERT CAT RESCUE & SANCTUARY OF ARIZONA - DCRSAAnimal-Related$40K$228K2016
GILA VALLEY ARTS COUNCILArts & Culture$38K$44K1991
TRUTHFUL BEGINNINGSEducation$38K$171K2018
WILD HORSE HAVEN RESCUEAnimal-Related$23K$68K2020
NEW LEASH ON LIFEAnimal-Related$12K$79K2019
SAFFORD DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION INCArts & Culture$8K$279K2015
LOVE OUTREACH MINISTRYYouth Development$4K$6K2024

Safford, AZ has 76 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $171.1M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 8 organizations. 6 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 74.4 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

77

Total Approved

$31.7M

Jobs Supported

542

Per 10K Residents

75.4

SBA loans

-44.9% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

27

Top Lender

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

24 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1995โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)86% of all loans

Loans

66

Total Amount

$23.7M

Avg Loan

$358,705

Median Loan

$109,800

SBA Guaranteed

$17.4M(74%)

Jobs Supported

396

50414% of all loans

Loans

11

Total Amount

$8.1M

Avg Loan

$734,000

Median Loan

$827,000

7(a) โ€” 86%504 โ€” 14%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

10

13% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$7.4M

23% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$739,300

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services14 loans
NAICS 72
$15.4M
Other Services10 loans
NAICS 81
$4.2M
Health Care & Social Assistance9 loans
NAICS 62
$2.8M
Retail Trade6 loans
NAICS 44
$1.9M
Construction6 loans
NAICS 23
$354K

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 10,000 - 25,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Krieg's Inc2$4.4M
Ccc Safford Llc2$3.3M
Isha Investments Llc1$1.8M
Mcdougal-ifp Llc1$1.8M
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Safford Copper Valley1$1.5M
Vsv Inc.1$1.2M
Comfort Inn & Suites Safford1$1.2M
Manor House Restaurant1$1.1M
Jobi Market Corporation1$1.1M
Gila Building Associates Llc1$1.1M

Safford, AZ has received 77 SBA loans totaling $31.7M in approved funding between 1995 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 66 loans (86% of the total), supporting 396 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 11 loans totaling $8.1M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Safford is JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association with 24 loans. That works out to 75.4 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

2

Total Population

6,892

Avg Median Income

$87,568

Avg Home Value

$351,550

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
85531273$94,478$422,900N/A4.5
855526,619$80,658$280,200$95929.2

Safford, AZ has 2 ZIP codes with a combined population of 6,892. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $87,568. The average median home value is $351,550. The average median monthly rent is -$333,332,853.

Similar Cities

Cities with similar population, income, housing, crime, education, and demographic profiles.

County Data

Advertisement