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Christopher CreekAZ
Population 88: a town in Arizona.
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Photo: Villageratt · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
88
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$578K
Census ACS
Household income
$44K
median
Median age
74.2
years
Land area
3 sq mi
Is Christopher Creek a good place to live?
Christopher Creek’s median age is 74.2 years, where Arizona’s towns sit at 41.9 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. No town among the 141 in Arizona we compare has a higher share of households owning their home than Christopher Creek. 81% of the land in Christopher Creek is conserved, above both the Arizona town median (14%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). Christopher Creek has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
88 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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Getting set up
Moving to Christopher Creek: who provides what
Christopher Creek is unincorporated, so Gila County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerAPS17.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCs Christopher Creek Haven water system2 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers94% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesGila CountyGila County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Arizona you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereGila County RecorderGila County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code8554185541 100%Census 2020
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 Christopher Creek.
Outdoors
Christopher Creek keeps nearly a third of its land conserved
For Christopher Creek, the trail network density is 0.8 miles per square mile.
80.8%conserved
80.8%
conserved · 1,618 of 2,003 acres
2.6 mi
of trails · 0.8 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazards
In Christopher Creek, the FEMA risk score runs higher than in the typical Arizona or U.S. town
Expected losses in Christopher Creek break down as 55% from wildfires and 43% from inland flooding.
100risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
WildfireInland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Christopher Creek: four seasons and pleasant summers
Expect July afternoons of 86° and January nights of 24°, with about 9 inches of snow a winter.
9″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–50°
Spring36–65°
Summer55–85°
Fall40–69°
Oct 20
typical first frost
May 6
typical last frost
+2.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Christopher Creek is
CDC measures, 32 in all: Christopher Creek beats Arizona on 11 and trails on 11. 83% of adults had a checkup this year locally. Among 141 Arizona towns, just 7 have a lower share of adults who binge drink than Christopher Creek.
| Christopher Creek | Arizona towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 14% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 83% | 75% | 79% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 36% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Arizona
11 better10 too close to call11 worse
| What stands out | Christopher Creek | AZ |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.8% | 13.2% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.1% | 12% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 16.4% | 8.8% |
Little Colorado Medical Center
52.5 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
$475Kmedian sale price
2
homes sold in September
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Christopher Creek
14pages on Christopher Creek
The big questions
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Christopher Creek; the nearest are
Northland Pioneer CollegeCommunity college · Public · Holbrook64.7 mi$2,232 in-state tuitionCoconino Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Flagstaff69 mi$2,907 in-state tuitionNorthern Arizona UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Flagstaff70.3 mi$13,009 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Christopher Creek residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Arizona.
About Christopher Creek
CDP in Gila County, Arizona
Christopher Creek is a census-designated place in northern Gila County in the U.S. state of Arizona. Situated at the base of the Mogollon Rim, the community lies at an elevation of 5,961 feet (1,817 m), and is located approximately 23.5 miles (37.82 km) northeast of Payson, just off SR 260. The population as of the 2010 U.S. census was 156. Tourism, retirement and timbering are the foundations of Christopher Creek's economy.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 3.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 5,961 ft
- Area code
- 928
Questions about Christopher Creek
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Christopher Creek, AZ a good place to live?
Christopher Creek has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.