The Town FilesEagar, Arizona
Town in Apache County · population 4,395 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $247,800
- Household income
- $82,839
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 45 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 38.5
Eagar is a town of 4,395 people in Apache County, Arizona. The median home is worth $247,800, close to the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks easier by car than 89% of Arizona towns, better for families than 82% of Arizona towns, more vibrant than 80% of Arizona towns.
- #13 in The 25 Most Walkable Small Towns in Arizona
- #15 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Arizona
- #18 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Families in Arizona
- #20 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Arizona
- #34 in 50 Small Towns in America With the Cheapest Rent
- #34 in 50 Places in America With the Cheapest Rent
How Eagar 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 Eagar is worth $247,800, close to the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $82,839, which is more affordable than 71% of Arizona towns. Median rent is $494 a month. 84.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Eagar | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $247,800 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | $494 | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $82,839 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 84.5% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 11.3% | — |
Who lives in Eagar
| People | Eagar | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.5 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.6% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 23.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.2% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.9% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 8.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 1.3% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | 18.3 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.3% | 88.0% |
Weather in Eagar
July highs average 85.4°F and January lows 16.1°F. About 11.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 44.8 inches of snow (typical Arizona town: 0.2 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 187 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Eagar since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Arizona town. The strongest, an EFU, struck on June 4, 2025 about 7.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 4, 2025.
Severe weather in Apache County since 1996
Apache County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Apache County
Apache County had 16,611 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,805 a year. Unemployment was 7.9% in 2023; in Eagar itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Public schools in Eagar
4 public schools with 1,226 students, about 18.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Valley Elementary School | PK-4 | 454 | 15.7 |
| Round Valley High School | 9-12 | 416 | 20.8 |
| Round Valley Middle School | 5-8 | 355 | 20.9 |
| NAVIT - Round Valley High School | 9-12 | 1 | — |
Towns near Eagar
- St. Johns, AZ27.5 mi · 3,417 people · home $203,400
Eagar questions
Is Eagar, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Eagar scores better for retirees than 77% of Arizona towns and quieter than 36%. 23.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.5).
How much does a house cost in Eagar?
The median owner-occupied home in Eagar is valued at $247,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $82,839, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $494 a month.
What is the weather like in Eagar?
July highs average 85.4°F and January lows 16.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 11.4 inches of precipitation a year and 44.8 inches of snow.
Does Eagar get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Eagar since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EFU on June 4, 2025. 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)