Frequently Asked Questions
1. What’s the population?
Safford has a population of approximately 9,500 and Graham County has a population of around 36,500.
2. Can we go to the telescope at Mt. Graham or the Discovery Park?
Yes, both the Mt. Graham Observatory and Discovery Park offer tours. Call the Mt. Graham Observatory at 928.428.2739 to schedule at tour or the Discovery Park at 928.428.6260 for more information.
3. Does the Graham County area have a hospital or area with medical care?
Yes, the Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center located at 2270 W. 16th St., Safford, AZ 85546 offers professional healthcare for all those in need. They can be reached at 928.348.4000.
4. What is the elevation?
The elevation in Safford is 2900 ft. while at the highest point in southern Arizona at the top of Mt Graham, the elevation reaches 10,720 ft.
5. What are the leading industries in Graham County?
The leading industries in Graham County include Eastern Arizona College, Mt Graham Regional Medical Center, Freeport - McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc., as well as the Safford, Thatcher, and Pima School Districts.
6. Can I go to the top of Mt Graham?
Yes, Mt. Graham is located within the Pinaleño Mountains where numerous hiking trails and outdoor recreation areas are offered. Visit our Outdoor Recreation page to view more information.
7. How far is Safford from Phoenix? From Tucson?
Miles/Kilometers |
Time |
|
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix to Safford | 168/270.4 |
3 hours |
| Tucson to Safford | 128/206 |
2 hours |
8. How hot does it get in Graham County?
Temperatures are very moderate year round and, even in the heat of the summer, there is very low humidity. Visit the Weather page to see current weather. Average temperatures and rainfall in Safford, Arizona are listed below.
Average Temperature in Safford, AZ |
||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jan. |
Feb. |
Mar. |
Apr. |
May |
Jun. |
Jul. |
Aug. |
Sept. |
Oct. |
Nov. |
Dec. |
|
Fahrenheit |
44.6 |
49.0 |
54.5 |
61.4 |
70.1 |
79.5 |
83.2 |
81.3 |
75.7 |
64.7 |
52.1 |
44.4 |
Celsius |
7 |
9.4 |
12.5 |
16.3 |
21.2 |
26.4 |
28.4 |
27.4 |
24.3 |
18.2 |
11.2 |
6.9 |
Average Rainfall in Safford, AZ |
|||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jan. |
Feb. |
Mar. |
Apr. |
May |
Jun. |
Jul. |
Aug. |
Sept. |
Oct. |
Nov. |
Dec. |
Yearly |
|
Inches |
.74 |
.78 |
.61 |
.22 |
.27 |
.31 |
1.45 |
1.72 |
1.12 |
1.10 |
.56 |
.91 |
9.79 |
9. Where are rockhounding area?
There are multiple locations within Graham County with areas for rockhounding. Visit our Rockhounding page for more detailed locations and information.
10. Where are the hot springs or mineral baths?
We have several, all located within minutes of the city of Safford. Visit our Hot Springs/Mineral Baths page for more detailed information.