The Town FilesRed Lake, Arizona
Community in Coconino County · population 1,680 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $323,400
- Household income
- $100,988
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 65 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 47.7
Red Lake is a community of 1,680 people in Coconino County, Arizona. The median home is worth $323,400, above the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 97% of Arizona towns, better for a vacation home than 95% of Arizona towns, better for retirees than 88% of Arizona towns.
How Red Lake 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 Red Lake is worth $323,400, above the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $100,988, which is more affordable than 68% of Arizona towns. 92.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Red Lake | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $323,400 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | — | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $100,988 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 92.2% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 2005 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 17.0% | — |
Who lives in Red Lake
| People | Red Lake | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.7 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 30.5% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 18.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.8% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 12.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 8.6% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | 23.7 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.8% | 88.0% |
Weather in Red Lake
July highs average 84.1°F and January lows 21.4°F. About 21.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 65.1 inches of snow (typical Arizona town: 0.2 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 150 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Red Lake since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Arizona town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on October 3, 2022 about 1.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 3, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 11, 2018.
Severe weather in Coconino County since 1996
Coconino County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2022 | Fire | FM-5441: Pipeline Fire |
| April 19, 2022 | Fire | FM-5434: Tunnel 2 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 |
Jobs and pay in Coconino County
Coconino County had 65,975 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,494 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Red Lake itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Towns near Red Lake
- Williams, AZ8.0 mi · 3,202 people · home $477,200
- Parks, AZ12.7 mi · 1,382 people · home $622,300
- Kaibab Estates West, AZ19.4 mi · 1,034 people · home $165,100
- Valle, AZ21.7 mi · 759 people · home $325,400
- Bellemont, AZ21.8 mi · 1,167 people · home $533,800
- Fort Valley, AZ24.5 mi · 1,682 people · home $904,900
Red Lake questions
Is Red Lake, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Red Lake scores better for retirees than 88% of Arizona towns and quieter than 86%. 30.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.7).
How much does a house cost in Red Lake?
The median owner-occupied home in Red Lake is valued at $323,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $100,988, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Red Lake?
July highs average 84.1°F and January lows 21.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 21.6 inches of precipitation a year and 65.1 inches of snow.
Does Red Lake get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Red Lake since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on October 3, 2022. 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)