Clifton, 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 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
3,845 332.4M (US)
Median Age
24.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
83.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$84,457 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$66,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$243 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$289 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
29.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Greenlee 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

Greenlee County
1
Arizona
6
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 43% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (45%) Conservative

Climate

Cold semi-arid climate. Dry grassland climate with cold winters and moderate seasonal temperature swings. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 0 42
Feb 1 0 46
Mar 1 0 52
Apr 0 0 59
May 0 0 68
Jun 0 0 76
Jul 2 0 80
Aug 2 0 78
Sep 1 0 73
Oct 1 0 62
Nov 1 0 50
Dec 1 1 42

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Morenci High School
2 miles, NW · 4.1star
GIFT-Morenci High School
2 miles, NW · 2.3star
Fairbanks Middle School
2 miles, NW · 2.3star
Metcalf Elementary School
2 miles, NW · 3.7star
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Colleges

Eastern Arizona College
31 miles, W · 1.4star
Western New Mexico University
61 miles, SE · 1.4star
Cortiva Institute-Tucson
107 miles, W · 1star
Pima Medical Institute-Tucson
107 miles, W · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Gila Regional Medical Center
62 miles, SE · 4.1star
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Airports

Tucson International Airport
115 miles, W · 2.3star
El Paso International Airport
189 miles, SE · 1.9star
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
200 miles, N · 1star
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