Safford, Arizona
Safford is a city of 10,239 people in Graham County, Arizona, founded in 1874.
Why visit Safford
Townapedia lists 28 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 37 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Victory Fellowship Theatre, Stargazer 5, James R. Welker House and William Talley House.
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 100°F; December lows average 30°F.
Weather in Safford
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Safford
Safford (Western Apache: Ichʼįʼ Nahiłtį́į́) is a city in Graham County, Arizona, United States. According to the 2020 Census, the population of the city is 10,129. The city is the county seat of Graham County.
From the Wikipedia article Safford, Arizona (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks28
James R. Welker House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in Arizona, United States
1127 South Central Avenue, Safford
William Talley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Arizona
219 West 11th Street, Safford
Buena Vista Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Arizona
Graham County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Located at 800 Main St. in Safford, Arizona
Point of Pines Sites
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Archaeological sites in Arizona, United States
Safford High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic school building in Arizona
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Woman's Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Clubhouse in Safford, Arizona
5th and Main Professional Suites
Monument and historic site · 0.9 mi
429 West Main Street, Safford
Alonzo Hamilton Packer House
Monument and historic site · 0.9 mi
1203 South Central Avenue, Safford
Dan Williams House
Monument and historic site · 1.2 mi
603 West Relation Street, Safford
David Ridgeway House
Monument and historic site · 0.9 mi
928 South Central Avenue, Safford
16 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Restaurants and cafes37
Copper Steer Steak House
Restaurant · Steak House · 0.5 mi
1206 East U.S. Highway 70, Safford
Mo-Tu 16:00-21:00, We-Sa 11:00-21:00, Su 11:00-20:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.5 mi
1305 West Thatcher Boulevard, Safford
Su-Th 11:00-21:45; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:45
Salty Heifer Grill
Restaurant · Burger · 1.2 mi
912 West Thatcher Boulevard, Safford
Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00
25 more on the map.
History
Safford was founded by Joshua Eaton Bailey, Hiram Kennedy, and Edward Tuttle, who came from Gila Bend, in southwestern Arizona. They left Gila Bend in the winter of 1873-74 because their work on canals and dams had been destroyed by high water the previous summer. Upon arrival early in 1874, the villagers laid out the town site, including a few crude buildings.
The Town of Safford was incorporated October 10, 1901, and changed to City of Safford in 1955.
The town is named after Arizona Territorial Governor Anson P. K. Safford.
From the History section of Safford, Arizona on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Churches and places of worship21
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.4 mi
303 West 20th Street, Safford
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries25
Healthcare7
Community Medical Services
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
102 East Main Street, Safford
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.2 mi
1250 South 20th Avenue, Safford
Map of Safford
153 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 30°F | 0.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Feb | 67°F | 34°F | 0.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 74°F | 39°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 82°F | 46°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 91°F | 54°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 100°F | 63°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 99°F | 69°F | 1.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 97°F | 68°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 93°F | 61°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 84°F | 48°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 72°F | 37°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 61°F | 30°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Safford Ag Ctr Hcn (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Graham County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2006-09-07: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-12: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2005-04-14: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Safford Regional Airport - 1LT Duane Spalsbury Field (SAD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Thatcher 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Solomon 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Cactus Flats 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Central 6 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- San Jose 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Swift Trail Junction 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Pima 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Bryce 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Fort Thomas 20 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
- Clifton 28 mi northeast, about 44 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Safford, Arizona, Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Welker house (Safford AZ) from SW 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- William Talley house (Safford AZ) from NW 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Womens Club2, Leslie Murillo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GrahamCountyCourthouse, Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0
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