Profile for Safford, Arizona, AZ

Safford is in the Gila Valley.

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 12. The number of murders and homicides was 0. The violent crime rate was 1.3 per 1,000 people.

Local festivals include:

• Graham County Fair - Oct. 11-14, 2007
• Harvest Festival - Oct. 27, 2007

Nearby parks & recreation: Coronado National Forest, Roper Lake State Park

Historic sites and museums: Discovery Park Museum

Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was below the national average. (See library links below.)

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Archives (1)

Cemeteries (10)

Colleges (1)

Communities (5)

Hotels (5)

Libraries (1)

Parks (1)

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9% of Safford residents report German ancestry, and 8% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Safford ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Safford was $14,052, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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15% of Safford residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Safford festival dates:

• Graham County Fair - Oct. 11-14, 2007
• Harvest Festival - Oct. 27, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Median rent in Safford, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $359.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $813.

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Libraries in Safford include Safford City - Graham County Library ... View libraries

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Newspapers in Safford include Eastern Arizona Courier

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Graham County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Safford political report.

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The average commute time for Safford workers is 21 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

Hotels in Safford include Best Western Desert Inn, Comfort Inn Safford, Days Inn, Econo Lodge Safford, Quality Inn.

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