HondahAZ
A town of 697.
Is Hondah a good place to live?
Hondah’s July high is 82°F, against 100°F in Arizona’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns. Of the 141 Arizona towns we compare, none has a higher share of households owning their home than Hondah. Hondah has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Hondah stand out
Where Hondah beats most towns.
697 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Hondah: who provides what
Hondah is unincorporated, so Navajo 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 Hondah.
Compared with most of Arizona and the rest of the country, the median age in Hondah is lower
At 26.1 years, Hondah’s median age is below both Arizona’s towns (41.9 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Children under 18 are 46% of residents (22% statewide); people 65 and older are 0% of residents (19% statewide). 25% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 33% across Arizona.
| Hondah | Arizona towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 26.1 years | 41.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 25% | 24% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 29% and 77% women
The Census survey reached too few of Hondah’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±24.2 points. Across Arizona, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Hondah | AZ | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 15.2% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 30.6% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4% | 9.4% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.2% | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 2% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 6.2% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 30.8% | 12% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 0% | 10.8% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 0% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.1% | 10.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 22% | 23.5% | 26% |
| Some college | 50% | 23.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 0% | 9.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 13.7% | 20.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.1% | 13% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 700, single groups can be off by several points
A job hub: Hondah has 3.7 jobs for every working resident and draws in 401 commuters
Most working residents leave Hondah for work: only 2% work in town. Hondah’s median household income is $115,000. Jobs based in Hondah grew to 403 in 2023, 400 more than in 2013.
| Hondah | Arizona towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $115,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.8% | 10% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Very high risk in Hondah, with wildfire at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 96% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Hondah, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
Hondah has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with very little rain. The January low in Hondah is 21°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
More of Hondah’s adults feel lonely than in the typical Arizona or U.S. town
37% of Hondah adults feel lonely. Only 6 of the 141 Arizona towns we compare have a higher share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Hondah. 19% of Hondah adults report frequent physical distress.
| Hondah | Arizona towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 16% | 17% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 15% | 14% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 68% | 75% | 79% |
| What stands out | Hondah | AZ |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.2% | 8.8% |
| Fewer binge drinkers | 12.9% | 15.3% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 18.3% | 7.2% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Hondah has set aside 0% of its land for conservation
8.8 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Hondah
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Hondah; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Hondah residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Arizona.
Every workday, about 401 people come to Hondah for work
Where Hondah’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Hondah
CDP in Arizona, United States
Hondah is a census-designated place (CDP) in Navajo County, Arizona, United States, on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation. The population was 812 at the 2010 census. Hondah is home to the Hon-Dah Resort Casino and Conference Center, operated by the tribe.
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- Area
- 12 sq mi
- Elevation
- 108 ft
- Area code
- 928
Questions about Hondah
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hondah, AZ a good place to live?
Hondah has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.