Safford, Arizona
City · Population 10,257 · #44 in Arizona
About Safford
Set in the southeastern part of Arizona, Safford is a close-knit town, home to 10,257 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Safford is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 9.28 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,105 residents per square mile.
📰 Safford News Today
- Ruben Miranda Sr. Obituary | Vining Funeral Home | Safford, AZ Tribute Archive · Aug 17
- Safford man arrested after fatal State Route 266 hit-and-run, victim identified Eastern Arizona Courier · Aug 11
- Safford school staff stops armed impostor on campus KVOA · Aug 13
- Safford Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Pedestrian Killed in SR 266 Hit-and-Run South of Safford The Gila Herald · Aug 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Safford Unique
- The only place in America named Safford — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern Arizona, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Arizona — one of 467 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 10,257.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Safford
- Copper Steer Steak House — steak house
- El Charro — mexican
- El Coronado Family Restaurant — mexican
- JD's Grill House
- Jerrry's Restaurant — american
- Main Street Cafe (café)
- Mechy's Mexican Food — mexican
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Rafter G BBQ — barbecue
- Salty Heifer Grill — burger
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Safford
- 14th Avenue And El Paso Boulevard Park reviews ★
- Central Avenue Play Area reviews ★
- Dry Lake Park reviews ★
- Ed Ragland Basketball Courts reviews ★
- Firth Park reviews ★
- Glenn Meadows Park reviews ★
- La Tierra Park reviews ★
- Our Neighbor's Farm and Pantry · Garden reviews ★
- Ramada Park reviews ★
- Fireman's Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Safford
- Dorothy Stinson School
- GIFT - Mt. Graham High School
- GIFT - Safford High School
- Henry Dunkerson Pathways Academy
- Lafe Nelson School
- Mt Graham High School
- Ruth Powell Elementary School
- Safford High School
- Safford Middle School
- Triumphant Learning Center
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateArizona
TypeCity
Population (2024)10,257
Rank in state#44 of 91
Land area9.28 sq mi
Density1,105/sq mi
Coordinates32.8333, -109.6974