Road through the Coconino National Forest near Mormon Lake, Arizona, 2018
Mormon Lake’s story
101 years in pictures
The archive holds 21 old photos and papers going back to 2018 and 2 maps from 1965 on.
- 1925Mormon Lake is settled
Mormon LakeAZ
Population
153
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$395K
−0.8% in a year
Median age
11.8
years
Settled
1925
101 years ago
Is Mormon Lake a good place to live?
Mormon Lake’s July high is 80°F, below both Arizona’s towns (100°F) and U.S. towns (85°F). Of the 141 Arizona towns we compare, none has a higher share of homes lived in by their owners than Mormon Lake. 31% of the land in Mormon Lake is conserved, above both the Arizona town median (14%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). The biggest park or preserve is Coconino National Forest, at 278 acres. Mormon Lake has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Mormon Lake stand out
Where Mormon Lake beats most towns.
Small town
153 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Mormon Lake.
Natural hazards
Mormon Lake stands out in Arizona and nationally, with the FEMA risk score higher than most
99risk score of 100
58% of Mormon Lake’s expected losses from natural hazards come from wildfires, followed by inland flooding at 35%. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 99% of U.S. communities.
FEMA risk score
WildfireInland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Outdoors
Compared with most of Arizona and the rest of the country, trail density in Mormon Lake is lower
31.1%conserved
There are 0.1 miles of trail across 1 park or preserve.
31.1%
conserved · 278 of 893 acres
0.1 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Coconino National Forest | 0.1 mi | 278 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Climate
Mormon Lake has snowy winters and pleasant summers
90″snow a winter
Mormon Lake’s January low works out to 20°F.
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–43°
Spring31–58°
Summer49–78°
Fall35–62°
Oct 3
typical first frost
Jun 1
typical last frost
+1.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Mormon Lake is
15% of adults report frequent mental distress in Mormon Lake. Against the Arizona average, Mormon Lake comes out ahead on 14 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 2. In Mormon Lake, nearly a quarter of adults have obesity, and 27% feel lonely. Only 4 of the 141 Arizona towns we compare have a lower share of adults who sleep under 7 hours than Mormon Lake.
| Mormon Lake | Typical Arizona town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 35% | 36% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 32% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 31% | 33% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 9.3% | 13% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Arizona
14 better16 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Mormon Lake | AZ |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7% | 13.2% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.4% | 15.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.3% | 8.8% |
Flagstaff Medical Center
23.4 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Typical home value
Mormon Lake$395K
Arizona$417K
−0.8%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Mormon Lake
15pages on Mormon Lake
The big questions
Out and about
Getting set up
Moving to Mormon Lake: who provides what
Mormon Lake is unincorporated, so Coconino County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerAPS17.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterTall Pines Estates Water1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers7% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesCoconino CountyCoconino 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 hereCoconino County RecorderCoconino County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code8603886038 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.
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Mormon Lake; the nearest are
Coconino Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Flagstaff21.1 mi$2,907 in-state tuitionNorthern Arizona UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Flagstaff22.4 mi$13,009 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Mormon Lake residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Arizona.
About Mormon Lake
Populated place in Coconino County, Arizona
Mormon Lake is a populated place situated in Coconino County, Arizona, south of the eponymous lake. It has an estimated elevation of 7,146 feet (2,178 m) above sea level. Mormon Lake, and nearby Lakeview, were developed along Mormon Lake during wetter years when the lake was higher. Various homes have docks far from the current shoreline. This community is built around Mormon Lake Lodge, which originally was on the lake, but now relies on a fishing pond located adjacent to the Lodge. Although at times confused with the neighboring community of Lakeview, a 1966 GNIS Board Decision clarified that they are separate, distinct communities, located one mile apart. The question has recently become…
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Elevation
- 7,146 ft
- ZIP code
- 86038
- Area code
- 928
Questions about Mormon Lake
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