Adobe dwellings in the village of Shonguapavi at night, ca.1900 (CHS-1033), c. 1900
Shongopovi’s story
Shongopovi in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1900.
Explore the history →ShongopoviAZ
A town of 1,084.
Population
1,084
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$81K
Census ACS
Median age
29.1
years
Land area
2 sq mi
Small town
1,084 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Second MesaShongopovi
How Shongopovi grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Arizona), ordered by how far Shongopovi is from typical.
HealthNear the bottom of U.S. towns on CDC estimates; Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility 53 miles awayD−Open →SchoolsBehind 96% of Arizona districts on tests and graduationD−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 31% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
Moving to Shongopovi: who provides what
Shongopovi is unincorporated, so Navajo County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerNavajo Tribal Utility Authority16.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterShungopavi water system11 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & county servicesNavajo CountyNavajo 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 hereNavajo County RecorderNavajo County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code8604386043 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 Shongopovi.
HealthD−
Shongopovi stands out in Arizona and nationally: a larger share of its adults report frequent mental distress
Only one of the 141 Arizona towns we compare has a higher share of adults who worry about having enough food than Shongopovi. 41% of Shongopovi adults say their health is fair or poor; what’s more, among adults locally, 38% feel lonely, above both Arizona’s towns (31%) and U.S. towns (33%). In Shongopovi, just over a third of adults smoke cigarettes, and 47% have obesity.
1%healthier than U.S. townsD−Health Grade
| Shongopovi | Arizona towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 21% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 13% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 47% | 32% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 13% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Arizona
2 better3 too close to call27 worse
| What stands out | Shongopovi | AZ |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 10.8% | 15.3% |
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 7% | 8.8% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 28.3% | 7.2% |
Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility
53 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commute
Compared with most of Arizona and the rest of the country, more of Shongopovi’s residents live below the poverty line
For half of commuters, work is under 18 miles away. The top destinations are Kykotsmovi Village (41%), Keams Canyon (14%) and Flagstaff (8%).
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Shongopovi0%
Kykotsmovi Village41%
Keams Canyon14%
Flagstaff8%
Phoenix5%
18 mi
median commute distance
0
jobs based in Shongopovi
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B+
The biggest natural risk in Shongopovi is inland flooding, at a low overall level
Expected damage from storms and floods is lower here than in 69% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects in Shongopovi, 72% come from inland flooding and 20% from lightning.
31risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingLightning
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Shongopovi, expect four seasons and hot summers
July afternoons reach 90° and January nights drop to 20°.
90°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–45°
Spring36–66°
Summer57–88°
Fall39–68°
Oct 10
typical first frost
May 16
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
90°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Shongopovi
14pages on Shongopovi
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Shongopovi; the nearest are
Northland Pioneer CollegeCommunity college · Public · Holbrook64.6 mi$2,232 in-state tuitionNorthern Arizona UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Flagstaff76.2 mi$13,009 in-state tuitionCoconino Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Flagstaff76.6 mi$2,907 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Shongopovi residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Arizona.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Shongopovi for work
Where Shongopovi’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
0jobs based in Shongopovi
0%of working residents work in town
18 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Shongopovi
3 notable people were born in Shongopovi.
About Shongopovi
CDP in Navajo County, Arizona
Shongopovi (Hopi: Songòopavi) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Navajo County, Arizona, United States. It is located on the Second Mesa, within the Hopi Reservation. The population was 632 at the 2000 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 6,342 ft
- Area code
- 928