Fort Defiance, AZ
Living in Fort Defiance
Bikeability44
Walkability60
Commute81
Public Transit26
Affordability100
Public Safety94
Airports16
Hospitals32
Colleges11
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.6kPopulation+241 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
76%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian2%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American94%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate43%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$35kMedian Household Income-$6.3k (2010–19)
65%Above Poverty-8% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K40%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government23%
Private sector40%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office16%
Service25%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Walked6%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$35kMedian Home Value-$26k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$365Median Monthly Rent-$61 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied+7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home25%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197928%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K63%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K7%
$200K to $249K7%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
LP gas7%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas37%
Wood38%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fort Defiance
United States45
Arizona53
Apache County7
Property Crime in Fort Defiance
United States48
Arizona61
Apache County7
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (75%)(21%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton73%
Donald Trump20%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 34 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 41 | 1 | 3 |
| Apr | 48 | 1 | 1 |
| May | 57 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov | 40 | 1 | 2 |
| Dec | 31 | 1 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fort Defiance
Inland Flooding49
Tornado3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fort Defiance, AZ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fort Defiance, AZ
St Michaels Assoc for Sp Ed
5 miles, S
Hilltop Christian School
6 miles, S
St Michael Indian School
7 miles, S
Wildcat Christian Academy
12 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Fort Defiance, AZ
Fort Lewis College
125 miles, NE
National American University-Albuquerque West
141 miles, E
University of Phoenix-New Mexico
145 miles, E
University of New Mexico-Main Campus
145 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fort Defiance, AZ
Fort Defiance Indian Hospital
1 miles, NE
Gallup Indian Medical Center
25 miles, SE
Rehoboth McKinley Christian Health Care Services
25 miles, SE
Sage Memorial Hospital
27 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Fort Defiance, AZ
Durango-La Plata County Airport
121 miles, NE
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport
147 miles, E
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
152 miles, W
Santa Fe Municipal Airport
167 miles, E