The Town FilesJoseph City, Arizona
Community in Navajo County · population 1,307 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $176,600
- Household income
- $75,227
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 23.2
Joseph City is a community of 1,307 people in Navajo County, Arizona. The median home is worth $176,600, below the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks better for cycling than 91% of Arizona towns, better for young professionals than 78% of Arizona towns, better for families than 74% of Arizona towns.
How Joseph City 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 Joseph City is worth $176,600, below the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $75,227, which is more affordable than 80% of Arizona towns. Median rent is $1,089 a month. 72.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Joseph City | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $176,600 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | $1,089 | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $75,227 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 72.7% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.6% | — |
Who lives in Joseph City
| People | Joseph City | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 23.2 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.2% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 43.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.0% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.1% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 1.7% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | 24.5 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.7% | 88.0% |
Weather in Joseph City
July highs average 94.1°F and January lows 21.7°F. About 8.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.3 inches of snow (typical Arizona town: 0.2 in). Expect about 77 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 137 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Joseph City since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Arizona town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on June 7, 2024 about 6.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 6, 2026.
Severe weather in Navajo County since 1996
Navajo County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| March 18, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1888: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| January 24, 2010 | Severe Storm | EM-3307: Severe Winter Storm |
Jobs and pay in Navajo County
Navajo County had 28,615 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,447 a year. Unemployment was 5.7% in 2023; in Joseph City itself the ACS puts it at 7.8%.
Public schools in Joseph City
4 public schools with 440 students, about 11.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph City Elementary School | PK-6 | 204 | 13.6 |
| Joseph City High School | 9-12 | 126 | 9.7 |
| Joseph City Junior High School | 6-8 | 110 | 9.2 |
| NAVIT - Joseph City High School | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Joseph City
- Holbrook, AZ10.0 mi · 4,858 people · home $163,600
- Winslow, AZ21.9 mi · 9,005 people · home $167,600
- Dilkon, AZ26.9 mi · 1,194 people · home $77,000
Joseph City questions
Is Joseph City, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Joseph City scores better for retirees than 41% of Arizona towns and quieter than 35%. 11.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 23.2).
How much does a house cost in Joseph City?
The median owner-occupied home in Joseph City is valued at $176,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,227, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $1,089 a month.
What is the weather like in Joseph City?
July highs average 94.1°F and January lows 21.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 8.1 inches of precipitation a year and 3.3 inches of snow.
Does Joseph City get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Joseph City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on June 7, 2024. 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)