Fort Apache is a small town of 185 in Arizona, with a median household income of $73,393
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Strengths:
Fort Apache stands out for below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Fort Apache is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Fort Apache city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Fort Apache metro area.
Metric
Fort Apache, AZ
National Avg
Median Home Value
$59,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
47.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$73,393
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Fort Apache's violent crime rate is 264.1 per 100,000 residents
— 30% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
264.1 /100k
Property Crime
829.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Fort Apache is served primarily by Theodore Roosevelt School.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.6:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
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Fort Apache, AZ
National Avg
School District
Theodore Roosevelt School
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
76.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fort Apache sees average highs of 45.3°F in January
and 82.2°F in July,
with 25.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 70.3 inches of snow per year.
Fort Apache has a median home value of $59,400 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $73,393.
Fort Apache's violent crime rate is 264.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 829.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Fort Apache are operated by Theodore Roosevelt School.
The district has several elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.6:1. 6.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Fort Apache, AZ has a population of 185, a median household income of $73,393, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Fort Apache averages 45.3°F in January and 82.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 25.7 inches
with about 70.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Fort Apache, AZ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 85926.
The population of Fort Apache, Arizona is 185 with a median age of 26.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fort Apache: median home $59,400, median household income $73,393, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fort Apache side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
