Tonalea, Arizona

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Population in 2010: 549.
Population change since 2000: -2.3%
Males: 291  (53.0%)
Females: 258  (47.0%)
Median resident age:

27.9 years
Arizona median age:

38.8 years

Zip codes: 86044.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $28,834 (it was $32,059 in 2000)
Tonalea:

$28,834
AZ:

$74,568

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $8,924 (it was $8,171 in 2000)

Tonalea CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $12,105 (it was $65,700 in 2000)
Tonalea:

$12,105
AZ:

$402,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $85,223; detached houses: $84,474

Median gross rent in 2022: $962.

March 2022 cost of living index in Tonalea: 81.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 38.3%

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According to our research of Arizona and other state lists, there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Tonalea, Arizona as of May 10, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Tonalea is 52 to 1.


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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 5650 feet

Land area: 9.66 square miles.

Population density: 57 people per square mile   (very low).

Tonalea, Arizona map

15 residents are foreign born (2.7% Oceania).

This place:

2.7%
Arizona:

12.8%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Tonalea CDP:

0.5% ($296)
Arizona:

0.9% ($962)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Flagstaff, AZ (85.8 miles , pop. 52,894).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Scottsdale, AZ (195.8 miles , pop. 202,705).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (202.9 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Kaibito, AZ (4.4 miles ),
Tuba City, AZ (4.5 miles ),
Moenkopi, AZ (4.5 miles ),
Shonto, AZ (5.1 miles ),
Hopi, AZ (5.3 miles),
Hotevilla-Bacavi, AZ (5.7 miles ),
Hard Rock, AZ (5.7 miles),
Kykotsmovi Village, AZ (6.1 miles )

Latitude: 36.32 N, Longitude: 110.97 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 928

Distribution of median household income in Tonalea, AZ in 2022
Distribution of house value in Tonalea, AZ in 2022
Tonalea satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.3%
Arizona:

3.8%
Most common industries in Tonalea, AZ (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (49.2%)
  • Construction (27.3%)
  • Truck transportation (11.4%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (4.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.5%)
  • Social assistance (3.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (50.0%)
  • Truck transportation (20.8%)
  • Educational services (20.8%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (8.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (83.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.0%)
  • Social assistance (6.7%)
Most common occupations in Tonalea, AZ (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (24.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (19.7%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (12.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.4%)
  • Carpenters (7.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.3%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (36.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (20.8%)
  • Carpenters (13.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (11.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.7%)
  • Electricians (8.3%)
  • Accountants and auditors (0.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (40.0%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (26.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (10.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (10.0%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (6.7%)
  • Food processing workers (6.7%)
  • Financial managers (0.0%)

Average climate in Tonalea, Arizona

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Tonalea, Arizona average temperatures Tonalea, Arizona average precipitation Tonalea, Arizona humidity Tonalea, Arizona wind speed Tonalea, Arizona snowfall Tonalea, Arizona sunshine Tonalea, Arizona clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM10
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2012 was 44.7. This is significantly better than average.

City:

44.7
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2012 was 24.6. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 19.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

24.6
U.S.:

19.2

Earthquake activity:

Tonalea-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Arizona state average. It is 2361% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/28/1992 at 11:57:34, a magnitude 7.6 (6.2 MB, 7.6 MS, 7.3 MW, Depth: 0.7 mi, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 347.0 miles away from the city center, causing 3 deaths (1 shaking deaths, 2 other deaths) and 400 injuries, causing $100,000,000 total damage and $40,000,000 insured losses
On 10/16/1999 at 09:46:44, a magnitude 7.4 (6.3 MB, 7.4 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.3 ML) earthquake occurred 332.2 miles away from Tonalea center
On 5/19/1940 at 04:36:40, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 343.4 miles away from the city center, causing $33,000,000 total damage
On 7/21/1952 at 11:52:14, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 460.2 miles away from Tonalea center, causing $50,000,000 total damage
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 456.9 miles away from Tonalea center
On 12/31/1934 at 18:45:56, a magnitude 7.1 (7.1 UK) earthquake occurred 371.0 miles away from Tonalea center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Coconino County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 6, Floods: 6, Storms: 5, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Flash Flood: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Tonalea topographic map

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Tonalea:

  • Northern Arizona University (about 88 miles; Flagstaff, AZ; Full-time enrollment: 22,494)
  • Coconino Community College (about 88 miles; Flagstaff, AZ; FT enrollment: 2,090)
  • Northcentral University (about 141 miles; Prescott Valley, AZ; FT enrollment: 5,927)
  • Yavapai College (about 149 miles; Prescott, AZ; FT enrollment: 4,258)
  • Southern Utah University (about 150 miles; Cedar City, UT; FT enrollment: 6,522)
  • Dixie State University (about 154 miles; Saint George, UT; FT enrollment: 6,485)
  • San Juan College (about 159 miles; Farmington, NM; FT enrollment: 5,112)

Public elementary/middle schools in Tonalea:

  • TONALEA DAY SCHOOL (Students: 584, Location: PO BOX 39, Grades: KG-8)
  • NAA TSIS'ANA (Location: PO BOX 10010, Grades: KG-8)
See full list of schools located in Tonalea

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Coconino County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

4.5 people
Arizona:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

92.6%
Whole state:

66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

9.0%
Whole state:

7.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Tonalea:

Marital status in Tonalea, AZ
  • Never married: 43.4%
  • Now married: 18.8%
  • Separated: 4.5%
  • Widowed: 14.8%
  • Divorced: 18.5%

For population 25 years and over in Tonalea:

  • High school or higher: 84.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.8%
  • Unemployed: 42.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

16.8
Arizona average:

12.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Tonalea, AZ (based on Coconino County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Other18,29754
Evangelical Protestant10,78598
Catholic6,7509
Mainline Protestant3,75618
Black Protestant1712
Orthodox1501
None94,512-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 20
Coconino County:

1.57 / 10,000 pop.
Arizona:

1.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Here:

0.47 / 10,000 pop.
Arizona:

0.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 72
Coconino County:

5.65 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 162
Coconino County:

12.72 / 10,000 pop.
Arizona:

6.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Coconino County:

6.8%
Arizona:

8.0%
Adult obesity rate:
Coconino County:

21.5%
State:

22.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Coconino County:

8.3%
Arizona:

14.2%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

43.9%
Arizona:

49.0%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

43.1%
Arizona:

47.3%

Average BMI:
Tonalea:

28.9
Arizona:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Tonalea:

31.9%
Arizona:

20.8%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

10.3%
Arizona:

10.2%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Tonalea:

6.6
Arizona:

6.8

Overweight people:
Tonalea:

33.5%
Arizona:

33.5%

General health condition:
Here:

50.2%
Arizona:

56.1%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

80.8%
Arizona:

79.4%

More about Health and Nutrition of Tonalea, AZ Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Tonalea:

  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KMIA (710 AM; 50 kW; BLACK CANYON CITY, AZ; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KFNX (1100 AM; 50 kW; CAVE CREEK, AZ; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KDWN (720 AM; 50 kW; LAS VEGAS, NV; Owner: RADIO NEVADA CORP.)
  • KXNT (840 AM; 50 kW; NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KPXQ (1360 AM; 50 kW; GLENDALE, AZ; Owner: COMMON GROUND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KYET (1180 AM; 10 kW; WILLIAMS, AZ; Owner: GRAND CANYON GATEWAY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KFLT (830 AM; 50 kW; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: FAMILY LIFE B/CING SYSTEM, INC.)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMIK (1580 AM; 50 kW; TEMPE, AZ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KAFF (930 AM; 5 kW; FLAGSTAFF, AZ; Owner: GUYANN CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Tonalea:

  • KGHR (91.5 FM; TUBA CITY, AZ; Owner: TUBA CITY HIGH SCHOOL BOARD, INC.)
  • KNAD (91.7 FM; PAGE, AZ; Owner: AZ BOARD OF REGENTS FOR N. AZ UNIV.)
  • KXAZ (93.3 FM; PAGE, AZ; Owner: LAKE POWELL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Tonalea:

  • K08HQ (Channel 8; CHINLE, AZ; Owner: KOB-TV, LLC)
  • Tonalea, Arizona
  • Fatal accident count12
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents19
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:5
  • Fatalities17
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents47
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents2
  • Arizona average
  • Fatal accident count9438
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents14374
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons2785
  • Fatalities10547
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents25216
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents2306
See more detailed statistics of Tonalea fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 13ft / 3.7mTotal length
  • 7,922Total average daily traffic
  • 1,028Total average daily truck traffic
  • 9,742Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

7
  • Jon Howard, Tonalea Pump Station (Lat: 36.301917 Lon: -110.938472), Type: 24.4, Overall height: 24.4 m, Registrant: Questar Infocomm, Inc., Jonh@qstr.Com, , 45433 Salt -Lake City, Phone: (801) 324-1941

  • Smith Bagley, 0.2 Mi. W Of Us-160 And 3.0 Mi Wsw Of (Lat: 36.322056 Lon: -110.950139), Type: 61.0, Overall height: 54.9 m, Registrant: Lukas, Nace, Gutierrez & Sachs, Chartered, Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 857-3500

  • Richard Watkins, 0.2 Mi. W Of Us-160 And 3.0 Mi Wsw Of (Lat: 36.322056 Lon: -110.950139), Type: 61.0, Overall height: 54.9 m, Registrant: Lukas, Nace, Gutierrez & Sachs, Chartered, Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 857-3500

  • Richard Watkins, 0.2 Mi. W Of Us-160 And 3.0 Mi Wsw Of (Lat: 36.322056 Lon: -110.950139), Type: 61.0, Overall height: 54.9 m, Registrant: Lukas, Nace, Gutierrez & Sachs, Chartered, David.Lafuria@fcclaw.Com, , Mclea-n, Phone: (703) 584-8678

  • Gwen Sherwood, 0.2 Mi. W Of Us-160 And 3.0 Mi Wsw Of (Lat: 36.322056 Lon: -110.950139), Type: 61.0, Structure height: 04005 m, Overall height: 54.9 m, Registrant: Smith Bagley, Inc., Gpine@cellularoneaz.Com, , Show -Low, Phone: (928) 537-0375

  • Ella McNeil, 0.2 Mi. W Of Us-160 And 3.0 Mi Wsw Of (Lat: 36.322056 Lon: -110.950139), Type: 61.0, Structure height: 04005 m, Overall height: 54.9 m, Registrant: Smith Bagley Inc, Emcneil@cellularoneaz.Com, , Show -Low, Phone: (928) 537-0690

  • Neil Broyles, From 89 N, Take 160 (Lat: 36.445694 Lon: -110.725111), Type: 27.4, Structure height: 04017 m, Overall height: 27.4 m, Registrant: Navajo Tribal Utility Authority, Danield@ntua.Com, , 170 Fort -Defiance, Phone: (928) 729-6516


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Cowsprings Community Domestic Water Reservoir (Lat: 36.420556 Lon: -110.721806), Call Sign: KNHN520,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.210 MHz, Grant Date: 07/06/2013, Expiration Date: 09/27/2023, Cancellation Date: 12/02/2023, Registrant: Navajo Tribal Utility Authority, North Hwy Route 12, Fort Defiance, AZ 86504-0170, Phone: (928) 729-4705, Fax: (928) 729-4670, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • Preston Mesa Twr, 14.9 Mi Wnw Of (Lat: 36.358861 Lon: -111.202917), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WPNM712,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6152.75 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, Grant Date: 05/05/2023, Expiration Date: 05/08/2033, Certifier: Gary T Shanker, Registrant: Arizona Public Service, 2043 W Cheryl Drive, Ms 3809, Phoenix, AZ 85021, Phone: (602) 371-5244, Fax: (602) 371-6321, Email:

  • TONALEA, Lat: 36.325250 Lon: -110.950722, Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Call Sign: WQPE884,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11525.0 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, 11605.0 MHz, 6004.50 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 12825.0 MHz, 12875.0 MHz, 23125.0 MHz, 23175.0 MHz, Grant Date: 04/12/2022, Expiration Date: 04/26/2032, Certifier: Justin E Hinkle, Registrant: Americas Communications, 6100 W Gila Springs Place Ste 7, Chandler, AZ 85226, Phone: (602) 304-1760, Fax: (877) 284-0791, Email:

  • INSCRIPTION, 5320 Bahajooba Way, Tonalea, Az 86044 (Lat: 36.648528 Lon: -110.763944), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Call Sign: WRCB332,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6595.00 MHz, 6625.00 MHz, 17915.0 MHz, 17865.0 MHz, 11285.0 MHz, 11365.0 MHz, 11035.0 MHz, 10955.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 12825.0 MHz... (+8 more), Grant Date: 08/15/2018, Expiration Date: 08/15/2028, Certifier: Guy Turley, Registrant: Americas Communications LLC, 6100 W Gila Springs Place Suite 7, Chandler, AZ 85226, Phone: (602) 304-1760, Fax: (877) 284-0791, Email:

  • Tonalea Day School, Hwy 160 Route 21, Tonalea, Az 86044 (Lat: 36.323361 Lon: -110.949722), Type: Bant, Structure height: 10.7 m, Call Sign: WRCH493,
    Assigned Frequencies: 21925.0 MHz, 21975.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/02/2018, Expiration Date: 10/02/2028, Certifier: Guy Turley, Registrant: Americas Communications LLC, 6100 W Gila Springs Place Suite 7, Chandler, AZ 85226, Phone: (602) 304-1760, Fax: (877) 284-0791, Email:

  • STATION, Tonalea Pump Station Approx 3 Miles Sse Of (Lat: 36.301917 Lon: -110.938472), Overall height: 24.4 m, Call Sign: WHC301,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2189.60 MHz, Grant Date: 11/07/2001, Expiration Date: 01/14/2012, Cancellation Date: 04/12/2004, Phone: (801) 324-1961


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KC7ZUT, Grant Date: 12/09/1997, Expiration Date: 12/09/2007, Cancellation Date: 12/10/2009, Registrant: Bobby Bizardi, Tonalea, AZ 86044

  • Call Sign: KF7TQV, Licensee ID: L01684932, Grant Date: 01/26/2012, Expiration Date: 01/26/2022, Cancellation Date: 01/27/2024, Certifier: Dennis O Whiterock, Registrant: Dennis O Whiterock, Tonalea, AZ 86044-0803


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Tonalea, AZ
  • 82.9%Wood
  • 17.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Tonalea, AZ
  • 71.0%Wood
  • 29.0%Electricity


Tonalea compared to Arizona state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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