The Town FilesApache County, Arizona
65,341 people. The median home is worth $63,700 (typical Arizona town: $248,600) and the median household earns $41,438.
Towns in Apache County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinle | 4,573 | $39,200 | $53,239 | 35.0 |
| Eagar | 4,395 | $247,800 | $82,839 | 38.5 |
| Fort Defiance | 3,541 | $37,400 | $56,045 | 32.3 |
| St. Johns | 3,417 | $203,400 | $131,968 | 23.6 |
| Window Rock | 2,500 | $84,900 | $55,694 | 34.6 |
People and housing
| Apache County | Typical Arizona town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $63,700 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | $647 | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $41,438 | $60,835 |
| Median age | 36.6 | 42.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.6% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 30.5% | 13.8% |
Jobs and pay
16,611 jobs in 2024, average pay $56,805 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 846 storm events in Apache County from 1996 to 2026, with 10 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Apache County has been included in 16 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2025 | Fire | FM-5584: Greer Fire |
| September 13, 2021 | Flood | DR-4620: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4524: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3442: Covid-19 |
| June 2, 2011 | Fire | FM-2915: Wallow Fire |
| March 18, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1888: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).