Keams Canyon is a small town of 436 in Arizona, with a median household income of $56,958
.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Keams Canyon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Keams Canyon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Keams Canyon city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 84.6
Keams Canyon's overall cost of living index is 84.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Keams Canyon costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Keams Canyon, AZ
National Avg
Median Home Value
$73,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$605
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
26.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,958
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Keams Canyon'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
Keams Canyon is served primarily by Northeast Arizona Technological Institute of Vocat (81114).
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1
.
Metric
Keams Canyon, AZ
National Avg
School District
Northeast Arizona Technological Institute of Vocat (81114)
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
13
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Student/Teacher Ratio
16.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Keams Canyon sees average highs of 44.9°F in January
and 89.4°F in July,
with 8.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.9 inches of snow per year.
Keams Canyon's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Keams Canyon roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $73,600 and median rent is $605/month.
Keams Canyon'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 Keams Canyon are operated by Northeast Arizona Technological Institute of Vocat (81114).
The district has several elementary, several middle, and 13 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1. 8.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Keams Canyon, AZ has a population of 436, a median household income of $56,958, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Keams Canyon averages 44.9°F in January and 89.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 8.8 inches
with about 4.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Keams Canyon, Arizona is 436 with a median age of 40.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Keams Canyon: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $73,600, median household income $56,958, 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 Keams Canyon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
