Best Counties for Families in Arizona 2026
15 counties ranked with the Family lens of the County Fit Score.
All 15 Family-Ranked Counties in Arizona
| Rank | County | County Fit Score | baseline CountyScore | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greenlee County, AZ | 64.3 | 70.1 | -5.8 |
| 2 | Apache County, AZ | 47.9 | 51.9 | -4 |
| 3 | Graham County, AZ | 43.4 | 47.6 | -4.2 |
| 4 | Santa Cruz County, AZ | 33.8 | 39.9 | -6.1 |
| 5 | Yavapai County, AZ | 33.6 | 40.7 | -7.1 |
| 6 | Cochise County, AZ | 33.3 | 39.9 | -6.6 |
| 7 | Pinal County, AZ | 32.7 | 37.5 | -4.8 |
| 8 | Navajo County, AZ | 31.4 | 39.9 | -8.5 |
| 9 | Yuma County, AZ | 31.3 | 34.8 | -3.5 |
| 10 | La Paz County, AZ | 31.2 | 37.2 | -6 |
| 11 | Coconino County, AZ | 28.7 | 35.2 | -6.5 |
| 12 | Gila County, AZ | 27.5 | 34.3 | -6.8 |
| 13 | Maricopa County, AZ | 25.6 | 32.6 | -7 |
| 14 | Mohave County, AZ | 23.9 | 32.9 | -9 |
| 15 | Pima County, AZ | 21.1 | 26.9 | -5.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best county for families in Arizona?
Based on the Family lens, Greenlee County ranks as the top family county in Arizona with a County Fit Score of 64.3. The baseline CountyScore remains visible for context.
How many counties in Arizona are ranked for families?
We rank 15 counties in Arizona with the Family lens, using independent importance values for schools, safety, affordability, health, income, taxes, and disaster risk.
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Data: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FBI UCR, CDC, FEMA NRI, NCES, EPA SDWIS, 2019-2023 ACS — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.