Coconino County
AZ · Pop. 144,643 · Rural County
Coconino County, Arizona covers 18,616 square miles with a population of 144,643 and a density of 7.8 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated weak, built on corn, melons, squash. A median home price of $413,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.49% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 92-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.5°F and average winter lows of 13.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 16.2 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation is 36.7 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 77.4% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.49% holds annual carrying costs down.
- At 7.8 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A median household income of $69,748 anchors the local economy.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- A 92-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Annual rainfall of just 16.2 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- A median home price of $413,000 raises the cost of entry relative to more affordable rural markets.
At a glance
Coconino County, AZ is a challenging place to homestead on the data.
- Homestead score
- 19/100
- Median home price
- $413k
- Property tax
- 0.49%
- Growing season
- 92 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 16.2"
- Broadband
- 77.4%
- Nearest hospital
- Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation, 36.7 mi
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Homesteading in Coconino County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Coconino County?
- Coconino County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 92-day growing season, average summer highs of 82.5°F, and average winter lows of 13.8°F. The established crops are corn, melons, squash.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $413,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.49%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 77.4% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation is 36.7 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 6 hospitals in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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