North Fork, Arizona

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Population in 2010: 1,417.
Males: 782  (55.2%)
Females: 635  (44.8%)
Median resident age:

43.6 years
Arizona median age:

38.8 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $49,487
North Fork:

$49,487
AZ:

$74,568

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,581

North Fork CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $214,700
North Fork:

$214,700
AZ:

$402,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $99,968; detached houses: $96,825; mobile homes: $129,303

Median gross rent in 2022: $877.

March 2022 cost of living index in North Fork: 85.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.4%

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  • Races in North Fork, AZ (2022)
    • 1,58592.5%American Indian alone
    • 613.6%White alone
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Current Local Time: MST (no DST) time zone

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: North Pinal, AZ (95.2 miles , pop. 59,965).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Mesa, AZ (110.4 miles , pop. 396,375).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (125.8 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Hondah, AZ (2.6 miles ),
McNary, AZ (2.8 miles ),
Rainbow City, AZ (3.0 miles ),
Pinetop Country Club, AZ (3.0 miles ),
Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ (3.1 miles ),
Apache, AZ (3.3 miles ),
Lake of the Woods, AZ (3.4 miles ),
Whiteriver, AZ (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 34.00 N, Longitude: 109.96 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 928

Distribution of median household income in North Fork, AZ in 2022
Distribution of house value in North Fork, AZ in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.7%
Arizona:

3.8%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM10
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 37.9. This is significantly better than average.

City:

37.9
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 15.0. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 7.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

15.0
U.S.:

19.2

Earthquake activity:

North Fork-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Arizona state average. It is 1455% 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 376.4 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 371.6 miles away from North Fork center
On 5/19/1940 at 04:36:40, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 334.6 miles away from the city center, causing $33,000,000 total damage
On 12/31/1934 at 18:45:56, a magnitude 7.1 (7.1 UK) earthquake occurred 347.1 miles away from North Fork center
On 10/15/1979 at 23:16:54, a magnitude 7.0 (5.7 MB, 6.9 MS, 7.0 ML, 6.4 MW) earthquake occurred 337.8 miles away from the city center
On 7/21/1952 at 11:52:14, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 519.5 miles away from the city center, causing $50,000,000 total damage
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Navajo County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 7, Fires: 6, 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).

Hospitals and medical centers near North Fork:

  • SIERRA BLANCA REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; LAKESIDE, AZ)
  • SUMMIT HEALTHCARE HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; SHOW LOW, AZ)
  • SUMMIT HEALTHCARE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 15 miles away; SHOW LOW, AZ)
  • TALL PINES CARE AND REHAB, INC (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; SHOW LOW, AZ)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to North Fork:

  • Eastern Arizona College (about 82 miles; Thatcher, AZ; Full-time enrollment: 3,810)
  • Arizona State University-Polytechnic (about 111 miles; Mesa, AZ; FT enrollment: 3,311)
  • Scottsdale Community College (about 116 miles; Scottsdale, AZ; FT enrollment: 6,030)
  • Chandler-Gilbert Community College (about 117 miles; Chandler, AZ; FT enrollment: 8,047)
  • Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Scottsdale (about 117 miles; Scottsdale, AZ; FT enrollment: 2,123)
  • Mesa Community College (about 118 miles; Mesa, AZ; FT enrollment: 14,726)
  • Arizona State University-Skysong (about 119 miles; Scottsdale, AZ; FT enrollment: 5,445)

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Notable locations in North Fork: Baha Ranch (A), Penrod Cabin (B), Roberts Ranch (C), Alchesay National Fish Hatchery (D), Diamond Creek Community Center (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Chief Alchesay Baha Grave (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Amos Lake (A), Second Hollow Tank (B), Black Canyon Tank (C), Little Round Top Tank (D), Pit Tank (E), Post Office Tank (F), Salt Trap Tank (G), First Hollow Tank (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creek: Bull Cienega Creek (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Navajo 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:

3.9 people
Arizona:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

85.2%
Whole state:

66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

9.1%
Whole state:

7.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

For population 15 years and over in North Fork:

Marital status in North Fork, AZ
  • Never married: 28.7%
  • Now married: 62.9%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 2.2%
  • Divorced: 4.4%

For population 25 years and over in North Fork:

  • High school or higher: 85.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.6
Arizona average:

12.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for North Fork, AZ (based on Navajo County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Other24,72762
Evangelical Protestant13,96698
Catholic6,60014
Mainline Protestant1,41018
Black Protestant2072
None60,539-
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: 19
This county:

1.71 / 10,000 pop.
Arizona:

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

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
Arizona:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Navajo County:

0.27 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 55
This county:

4.95 / 10,000 pop.
Arizona:

2.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 88
Navajo County:

7.92 / 10,000 pop.
Arizona:

6.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

12.7%
State:

8.0%
Adult obesity rate:
Navajo County:

26.1%
Arizona:

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

9.8%
Arizona:

14.2%

Strongest AM radio stations in North Fork:

  • KVWM (970 AM; 5 kW; SHOW LOW, AZ; Owner: PETRACOM OF SHOW LOW, LLC)
  • KMIA (710 AM; 50 kW; BLACK CANYON CITY, AZ; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KFLT (830 AM; 50 kW; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: FAMILY LIFE B/CING SYSTEM, INC.)
  • KFNX (1100 AM; 50 kW; CAVE CREEK, AZ; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KVSL (1450 AM; 1 kW; SHOW LOW, AZ; Owner: PETRACOM OF SHOW LOW, LLC)
  • KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KMIK (1580 AM; 50 kW; TEMPE, AZ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KPXQ (1360 AM; 50 kW; GLENDALE, AZ; Owner: COMMON GROUND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KUAZ (1550 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS)
  • KFNN (1510 AM; 22 kW; MESA, AZ; Owner: CRC BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KDJI (1270 AM; 5 kW; HOLBROOK, AZ; Owner: PETRACOM OF HOLBROOK, L.L.C.)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in North Fork:

  • KRFM (96.5 FM; SHOW LOW, AZ; Owner: PETRACOM OF SHOW LOW, LLC)
  • KNAA (90.7 FM; SHOW LOW, AZ; Owner: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS)
  • KSNX (93.5 FM; SHOW LOW, AZ; Owner: PETRACOM OF SHOW LOW, LLC)
  • KWKM (95.7 FM; ST. JOHNS, AZ; Owner: KM RADIO OF ST. JOHNS, L.L.C.)
  • KNNB (88.1 FM; WHITERIVER, AZ; Owner: APACHE RADIO BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KTHQ (92.5 FM; EAGAR, AZ; Owner: COUNTRY MOUNTAIN AIRWAVES, LLC)
  • KRXS-FM (97.3 FM; GLOBE, AZ; Owner: LINDA C. POTYKA)
  • KVJC (91.9 FM; GLOBE, AZ; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • K208BT (89.5 FM; SAFFORD, AZ; Owner: AZ BD OF REGENTS/UNIV. OF ARIZONA)
  • KMRR (100.3 FM; GLOBE, AZ; Owner: HBC LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KWRQ (102.3 FM; CLIFTON, AZ; Owner: MCMURRAY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KQAZ (101.7 FM; SPRINGERVILLE, AZ; Owner: COUNTRY MOUNTAIN AIRWAVES, LLC)
  • K215AE (90.9 FM; MCNARY INDIAN PINE, AZ; Owner: APACHE RADIO BCNG CORP.)
  • North Fork, Arizona
  • Fatal accident count11
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents15
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:5
  • Fatalities13
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents33
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents2
  • Arizona average
  • Fatal accident count6083
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents9411
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons1711
  • Fatalities6748
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents15419
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents1509
See more detailed statistics of North Fork fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 32Number of bridges
  • 325ft / 99.0mTotal length
  • $6,000Total costs
  • 386,176Total average daily traffic
  • 43,885Total average daily truck traffic
  • 386,496Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in North Fork, AZ - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 41950-1959
  • 101960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 22010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for North Fork, AZ
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in North Fork, AZ
  • 96.6%Wood
  • 3.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in North Fork, AZ
  • 42.7%Wood
  • 35.7%Utility gas
  • 21.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


North Fork compared to Arizona state average:

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