Show Low, AZ GIS Map
Show Low is a city in Navajo County, Arizona, with a population of about 11,732. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Navajo County
- Population
- 11,732
- Elevation
- 6,331 ft
- Coordinates
- 34.2542, -110.0298
- ZIP codes (2)
- 85901, 85902
- Land area
- 65.5 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Phoenix
About Show Low, AZ
Show Low is a city in Navajo County, Arizona. It lies on the Mogollon Rim in east central Arizona, at an elevation of 6,345 feet. The city was established in 1870 and incorporated in 1953. According to the 2020 United States census, the population of the city was 11,732.
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Cities Near Show Low
- Winslow, AZ65 mi
- Globe, AZ74 mi
- Payson, AZ74 mi
- Safford, AZ100 mi
- Apache Junction, AZ105 mi
- Fountain Hills, AZ106 mi
- Sedona, AZ107 mi
- Flagstaff, AZ113 mi
Other Cities in Navajo County
GIS Data for Show Low, AZ
The Show Low map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Show Low without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
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FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Show Low Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
12,102
Households
5,100
Median household income
$60,368
Median age
45.6 years
Median home value
$299,600
Median gross rent
$1,110/mo
Owner-occupied homes
65.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.9%
Below poverty level
12.2%
Land area
65.5 sq mi
Population density
185 / sq mi
County
Show Low Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
10,660
April 2020 (estimates base)
11,735
July 2024 estimate
12,366
Change 2010-2020
+10.1%
Change 2020-2024
+5.4%
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Show Low
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Show Low.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Show Low Business Park | 2500 E Cooley St, 85901 | Leased | 4,073 | Sep 2033 |
| Airport Terminal Building - Show Low | 3401 E Airport Loop, 85901 | Leased | 1,050 | Jan 2027 |
| Show Low Regional Airport | 3150 E Airport Loop, 85901 | Leased | 513 | Jul 2028 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Show Low
General soil map unit at the city center: Vertic Haplustalfs-Typic Haplustalfs
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- D (very slow infiltration, high runoff)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 9.7 cm
- Typical slope
- 7%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. depth to bedrock
- 43 cm
Soil Components
- Vertic Haplustalfs78%
Alfisols · Vertic Haplustalfs
- Typic Haplustalfs15%
Alfisols · Typic Haplustalfs
- Rock outcrop7%
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Show Low
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Show Low Ap, Az weather station, elevation 6,411 ft, 1.4 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 85°F
Coldest month
Dec · avg low 23°F
Annual precipitation
15.7 in
Annual snowfall
19.4 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 46 | 51 | 58 | 65 | 74 | 84 | 85 | 83 | 78 | 68 | 56 | 46 |
| Avg low °F | 24 | 27 | 31 | 37 | 44 | 54 | 59 | 58 | 52 | 41 | 31 | 23 |
| Precip. in | 1.35 | 1.16 | 0.91 | 0.57 | 0.62 | 0.42 | 2.35 | 2.97 | 1.44 | 1.35 | 1.19 | 1.37 |
| Snow in | 4.0 | 3.8 | 2.3 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 1.9 | 5.4 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Show Low
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Navajo County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 88.1 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- LightningVery High
- WildfireRelatively High
- Winter WeatherVery High
- LandslideRelatively Moderate
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- Cold WaveRelatively Moderate
- Ice StormRelatively Moderate
- Heat WaveRelatively Low
- Volcanic ActivityVery Low
- DroughtRelatively Low
- AvalancheVery Low
- Strong WindRelatively Low
- HailRelatively Low
- TornadoVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Show Low FAQ
What county is Show Low in?
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Show Low, Arizona is located in Navajo County.
What is the population of Show Low?
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Show Low has a population of about 11,732, making it the number 39 of the 47 Arizona cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Show Low?
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The elevation of Show Low is approximately 6,331 feet (1,930 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Show Low?
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ZIP codes for Show Low include 85901, 85902.
What time zone is Show Low in?
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Show Low is in the Mountain Standard Time zone (America/Phoenix).
How far is Show Low from Phoenix?
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Show Low is about 130 miles from Phoenix, the capital of Arizona, in a straight line.
What cities are near Show Low?
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Cities near Show Low include Winslow, AZ (65 miles); Globe, AZ (74 miles); Payson, AZ (74 miles); Safford, AZ (100 miles); Apache Junction, AZ (105 miles).
Local notes for Show Low, AZ
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