The Town FilesBlack Canyon City, Arizona
Community in Yavapai County · population 2,677 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $288,500
- Household income
- $47,465
- Jan low / Jul high
- 43° / 105°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 60.5
Black Canyon City is a community of 2,677 people in Yavapai County, Arizona. The median home is worth $288,500, above the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks quieter than 84% of Arizona towns, better for first-time buyers than 84% of Arizona towns, better for retirees than 82% of Arizona towns.
How Black Canyon City ranks
Percentile among Arizona towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arizona towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Black Canyon City is worth $288,500, above the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 6.1 times the median household income of $47,465, which is more affordable than 12% of Arizona towns. 91.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Black Canyon City | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $288,500 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | — | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $47,465 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.1× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 91.7% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.4% | — |
Who lives in Black Canyon City
| People | Black Canyon City | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60.5 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 31.2% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 4.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.3% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.3% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 11.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.9% | — |
| Work from home | 22.6% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | 31.3 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.7% | 88.0% |
Weather in Black Canyon City
July highs average 105.3°F and January lows 43.0°F. About 14.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.4 inches of snow (typical Arizona town: 0.2 in). Expect about 155 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 4 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Black Canyon City since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Arizona town. The strongest, an F0, struck on July 16, 2006 about 9.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 16, 2006.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 2 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on July 29, 1968.
Severe weather in Yavapai County since 1996
Yavapai County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 19, 2022 | Fire | FM-5435: Crooks Fire |
| May 27, 2021 | Fire | FM-5387: Spur Fire |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4524: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3442: Covid-19 |
| May 11, 2018 | Fire | FM-5238: 89 East Fire |
Jobs and pay in Yavapai County
Yavapai County had 71,540 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,666 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Black Canyon City itself the ACS puts it at 10.5%.
Public schools in Black Canyon City
1 public school with 128 students, about 11.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canon School | PK-8 | 128 | 11.6 |
Towns near Black Canyon City
- New River, AZ13.2 mi · 17,290 people · home $640,600
- Anthem, AZ15.5 mi · 23,190 people · home $569,900
- Cordes Lakes, AZ16.5 mi · 2,684 people · home $220,300
- Cave Creek, AZ18.1 mi · 4,892 people · home $906,100
- Carefree, AZ20.9 mi · 3,690 people · home $1,088,100
- Peoria, AZ22.4 mi · 190,985 people · home $463,600
Black Canyon City questions
Is Black Canyon City, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Black Canyon City scores better for retirees than 82% of Arizona towns and quieter than 84%. 31.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 60.5).
How much does a house cost in Black Canyon City?
The median owner-occupied home in Black Canyon City is valued at $288,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,465, so homes cost about 6.1 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Black Canyon City?
July highs average 105.3°F and January lows 43.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 14.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.4 inches of snow.
Does Black Canyon City get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Black Canyon City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on July 16, 2006. The typical Arizona town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)