Blue RidgeAZ
A town of 992.
Is Blue Ridge a good place to live?
Blue Ridge’s July high is 84°F, against 100°F in Arizona’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns. Only 5 of the 141 Arizona towns we compare have a higher median age than Blue Ridge. 55% of the land in Blue Ridge is conserved, against 14% in Arizona’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. The biggest place to walk is Coconino National Forest, 6,700 acres with 29.5 miles of trail. Blue Ridge has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
992 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Blue Ridge: who provides what
Blue Ridge is unincorporated, so Coconino County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Blue Ridge.
61% of residents are 65 or older
People 65 and older are 61% of residents (19% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 0% of residents (23% statewide). 37% of Blue Ridge adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more.
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
48% women, 52% men
About 108 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±1.6 points). Across Arizona, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Blue Ridge | AZ | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 0% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 0.7% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 0% | 9.4% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 0% | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 5% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 6% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 27% | 12% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 41% | 10.8% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 20.2% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.5% | 10.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 19.8% | 23.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 26.8% | 23.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.6% | 9.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 25.4% | 20.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 12% | 13% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,000, single groups can be off by several points
Blue Ridge has set aside nearly a third of its land for conservation
36 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. The trail density in Blue Ridge is 1.9 miles per square mile.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Coconino National Forest | 29.5 mi | 6,700 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Compared with most of Arizona and the rest of the country, the FEMA risk score in Blue Ridge is higher
Blue Ridge’s FEMA risk score is 99 of 100.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
About half of Blue Ridge’s working residents commute to Flagstaff
Most working residents leave Blue Ridge for work: only 2% work in town. Jobs based in Blue Ridge grew to 68 in 2023, 45 more than in 2013. The top destinations are Flagstaff (48%), Phoenix (11%) and Winslow (2%).
| Blue Ridge | Arizona towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.2% | 10% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10% | 12% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Blue Ridge has four seasons and pleasant summers
Blue Ridge has chilly winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. Among 141 Arizona towns, just 8 have a lower January low than Blue Ridge.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Blue Ridge stands out in Arizona and nationally, with fewer of its adults who feel lonely
24% of adults feel lonely in Blue Ridge. Among 141 Arizona towns, just 10 have a lower share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Blue Ridge. 18% of adults say their health is fair or poor in Blue Ridge.
| Blue Ridge | Arizona towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 16% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 9.7% | 14% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 31% | 33% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 35% | 36% |
| What stands out | Blue Ridge | AZ |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.6% | 13.2% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 5.4% | 12% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 16.5% | 8.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about Blue Ridge
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Blue Ridge; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Blue Ridge residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Arizona.
98% of working residents leave Blue Ridge for work
Where Blue Ridge’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Blue Ridge
Census-designated place in Coconino County, Arizona, United States
Blue Ridge is a census-designated place (CDP) in Coconino County, Arizona, United States. It was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census.
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- Elevation
- 6,834 ft
Questions about Blue Ridge
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Blue Ridge, AZ a good place to live?
Blue Ridge has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.