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Population in 2010: 2,712.
Population change since 2000: -11.3%
Males: 1,152  (42.5%)
Females: 1,560  (57.5%)
Median resident age:

34.5 years
Arizona median age:

38.8 years

Zip codes: 86515.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $40,435 (it was $36,885 in 2000)
Window Rock:

$40,435
AZ:

$74,568

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,986 (it was $11,122 in 2000)

Window Rock CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $88,128 (it was $59,800 in 2000)
Window Rock:

$88,128
AZ:

$402,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $126,333; detached houses: $135,909; mobile homes: $59,299

Median gross rent in 2022: $732.

March 2022 cost of living index in Window Rock: 80.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 33.1%
(55.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 76.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 30.0% for American Indian residents, 67.3% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Window Rock, AZ (2022)
    • 1,77687.2%American Indian alone
    • 1477.2%Hispanic
    • 864.2%White alone
    • 140.7%Two or more races
    • 130.6%Asian alone



According to our research of Arizona and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Window Rock, Arizona as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Window Rock is 1,728 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: English (1.0%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 6900 feet

Land area: 5.19 square miles.

Population density: 522 people per square mile   (low).

Window Rock, Arizona map

10 residents are foreign born

This place:

0.5%
Arizona:

13.0%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Window Rock CDP:

0.8% ($492)
Arizona:

0.9% ($962)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rio Rancho, NM (137.3 miles , pop. 51,765).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Albuquerque, NM (143.6 miles , pop. 448,607).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (226.8 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

St. Michaels, AZ (1.4 miles ),
Tse Bonito, NM (1.5 miles ),
Fort Defiance, AZ (2.2 miles ),
Rock Springs, NM (3.7 miles ),
Oak Springs, AZ (3.8 miles),
Yah-ta-hey, NM (3.9 miles ),
Navajo, NM (4.0 miles ),
Nakaibito, NM (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 35.67 N, Longitude: 109.06 W

Area code: 928

Distribution of median household income in Window Rock, AZ in 2022
Distribution of house value in Window Rock, AZ in 2022
Window Rock satellite photo by USGS

Window Rock tourist attractions:

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

7.3%
Arizona:

3.8%
Most common industries in Window Rock, AZ (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (25.8%)
  • Educational services (17.3%)
  • Health care (14.0%)
  • Construction (8.2%)
  • Utilities (5.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (2.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (27.5%)
  • Construction (16.9%)
  • Educational services (11.7%)
  • Health care (10.0%)
  • Utilities (5.1%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Public administration (24.2%)
  • Educational services (22.6%)
  • Health care (17.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.8%)
  • Utilities (6.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.4%)
Most common occupations in Window Rock, AZ (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Registered nurses (4.0%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.9%)
  • Cashiers (3.6%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.6%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.0%)
  • Registered nurses (6.1%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (5.1%)
  • Lawyers (4.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (18.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Cashiers (6.0%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (5.8%)
  • Child care workers (5.2%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.0%)

Average climate in Window Rock, Arizona

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM10
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2009 was 46.6. This is significantly better than average.

City:

46.6
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2009 was 24.0. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 5.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

24.0
U.S.:

19.2

Earthquake activity:

Window Rock-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Arizona state average. It is 1425% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/28/1992 at 11:57:34, a magnitude 7.6 (6.2 MB, 7.6 MS, 7.3 MW, Depth: 0.7 mi, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 435.8 miles away from Window Rock center, causing 3 deaths (1 shaking deaths, 2 other deaths) and 400 injuries, causing $100,000,000 total damage and $40,000,000 insured losses
On 10/16/1999 at 09:46:44, a magnitude 7.4 (6.3 MB, 7.4 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.3 ML) earthquake occurred 424.8 miles away from the city center
On 5/19/1940 at 04:36:40, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 414.5 miles away from the city center, causing $33,000,000 total damage
On 12/31/1934 at 18:45:56, a magnitude 7.1 (7.1 UK) earthquake occurred 435.3 miles away from the city center
On 10/15/1979 at 23:16:54, a magnitude 7.0 (5.7 MB, 6.9 MS, 7.0 ML, 6.4 MW) earthquake occurred 424.7 miles away from the city center
On 7/21/1952 at 11:52:14, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 562.4 miles away from the city center, causing $50,000,000 total damage
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Apache County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Fires: 3, Storms: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Flash Flood: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Window Rock topographic map

Airports located in Window Rock:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Window Rock:

  • San Juan College (about 91 miles; Farmington, NM; Full-time enrollment: 5,112)
  • Fort Lewis College (about 130 miles; Durango, CO; FT enrollment: 3,631)
  • University of Phoenix-Albuquerque Campus (about 144 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 2,335)
  • Central New Mexico Community College (about 144 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 19,398)
  • University of New Mexico-Main Campus (about 144 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 23,042)
  • Coconino Community College (about 150 miles; Flagstaff, AZ; FT enrollment: 2,090)
  • Northern Arizona University (about 151 miles; Flagstaff, AZ; FT enrollment: 22,494)

Public school in Window Rock:

  • TSEHOOTSOOI DINE BI'OLTA (Location: CHEE DODGE DRIVE)

Library in Window Rock:

  • OFFICE OF NAVAJO NATION LIBRARY (Operating income: $369,873; Location: HIGHWAY 264 POST OFFICE LOOP; 72,417 books; 99 audio materials; 1,616 video materials; 119 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Window Rock: Arizona State Inspection Station (A), Navajo Tribal Zoo (B), Tse Bonito Campground (C), Navajo Nation Training Center (D), Navajo Nation Telecommunication and Utilities Building (E), Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency Building (F), Navajo Nation Department of Minerals Building (G), Navajo Nation Department of Justice Building (H), Navajo Nation Department of Information Technology Building (I), Navajo Nation Department of Highway Safety Building (J), Navajo Nation Administration Building 2 (K), Navajo Nation Administration Building 1 (L), Navajo Housing Authority Building (M), Navajo Department of Dine Education Center (N), Navajo Nation Museum (O), Navajo Nation Office of the President and Vice President (P), Navajo Nation Department of Fire and Rescue Services Station 10 Window Rock (Q), Window Rock Police Department (R), Navajo Nation Council Chamber (S). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Window Rock: Window Rock United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Window Rock include: Tse Bonita Tribal Park (1), Navajo Tribal Fairground (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Quality Inn Navajo Nation Capital (48 West Highway 264).

Birthplace of: Bobby Bold Eagle - Professional wrestler.

Apache County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

3.2 people
Arizona:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

76.1%
Whole state:

66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.1%
Whole state:

7.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

People in group quarters in Window Rock in 2010:

  • 14 people in residential schools for people with disabilities
  • 7 people in group homes for juveniles (non-correctional)
  • 6 people in group homes intended for adults
34 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000
32 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups) in 2000

Banks with branches in Window Rock (2011 data):

  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Window Rock Branch at Hwy 264, branch established on 1962/08/15. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company

For population 15 years and over in Window Rock:

Marital status in Window Rock, AZ
  • Never married: 54.4%
  • Now married: 28.8%
  • Separated: 3.2%
  • Widowed: 6.6%
  • Divorced: 7.0%

For population 25 years and over in Window Rock:

  • High school or higher: 88.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.3%
  • Unemployed: 13.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.5
Arizona average:

12.2

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Window Rock
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Window Rock, AZ (based on Apache County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Other15,37735
Catholic15,00013
Evangelical Protestant3,83473
Mainline Protestant71511
None36,592-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 11
Apache County:

1.58 / 10,000 pop.
Arizona:

1.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
Apache County:

0.57 / 10,000 pop.
Arizona:

0.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 33
This county:

4.74 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 20
This county:

2.87 / 10,000 pop.
Arizona:

6.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

12.8%
State:

8.0%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

31.5%
Arizona:

22.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

10.2%
Arizona:

14.2%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

46.6%
Arizona:

49.0%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Window Rock:

44.8%
Arizona:

47.3%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.4
Arizona:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

21.7%
Arizona:

20.8%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

11.9%
Arizona:

10.2%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Window Rock:

6.6
Arizona:

6.8

Overweight people:
Window Rock:

34.2%
Arizona:

33.5%

General health condition:
Window Rock:

54.4%
Arizona:

56.1%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

82.7%
Arizona:

79.4%

More about Health and Nutrition of Window Rock, AZ Residents
Businesses in Window Rock, AZ
NameCountNameCount
Ace Hardware1McDonald's1
Church's Chicken1Quality1
Domino's Pizza1Taco Bell1
FedEx1U-Haul1
H&R Block1

Strongest AM radio stations in Window Rock:

  • KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KGAK (1330 AM; 5 kW; GALLUP, NM; Owner: KRJG, INC.)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KTHR (1230 AM; 1 kW; GALLUP, NM; Owner: MILLENNIUM MEDIA, INC.)
  • KMIA (710 AM; 50 kW; BLACK CANYON CITY, AZ; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KFNX (1100 AM; 50 kW; CAVE CREEK, AZ; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KENN (1390 AM; 10 kW; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: WINTON ROAD BROADCASTING CO, LLC)
  • KFLT (830 AM; 50 kW; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: FAMILY LIFE B/CING SYSTEM, INC.)
  • KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRKE (1100 AM; 5 kW; MILAN, NM; Owner: CIBOLA RADIO COMPANY)
  • KNDN (960 AM; 5 kW; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: BASIN BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KPXQ (1360 AM; 50 kW; GLENDALE, AZ; Owner: COMMON GROUND BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Window Rock:

  • KWIM (102.7 FM; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KWRK (96.1 FM; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KGLX (99.1 FM; GALLUP, NM; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KXXI (93.7 FM; GALLUP, NM; Owner: MILLENNIUM MEDIA, INC.)
  • KGLP (91.7 FM; GALLUP, NM; Owner: GALLUP PUBLIC RADIO)
  • K289AD (105.7 FM; CHINLE, AZ; Owner: PROCLAIMING CHRIST'S LOVE MINISTRIES)
  • KYVA (103.7 FM; GRANTS, NM; Owner: MILLENNIUM MEDIA, INC.)
  • KKOR (94.5 FM; GALLUP, NM; Owner: MILLENNIUM MEDIA, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Window Rock:

  • K08HQ (Channel 8; CHINLE, AZ; Owner: KOB-TV, LLC)
  • K68BL (Channel 68; NAVAJO COMP STATION, AZ; Owner: KOB-TV, LLC)
  • K44BB (Channel 44; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • K64AY (Channel 64; NAVAJO COMP STATION, AZ; Owner: EL PASO NATURAL GAS CO.)
  • K66BH (Channel 66; NAVAJO COMP STATION, AZ; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
Window Rock fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Window Rock fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 33ft / 9.6mTotal length
  • 19,614Total average daily traffic
  • 1,960Total average daily truck traffic
  • 19,438Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Window Rock)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

99 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Window Rock, AZ)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

41 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Window Rock)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: BEECH B200 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 11, Weight: 12,500 - 19,999 Pounds), Engine: Turbo-prop
    N-Number: 200GS, N200GS, N-200GS, Serial Number: BB--1214, Certificate Issue Date: 04/26/1988
    Registrant (Government): Navajo Nation, Po Box 706, Window Rock, AZ 86515
  • Aircraft: BEECH C90 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 9, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 201 mph), Engine: P&W PT6A SER (750 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 214P, N214P, N-214P, Serial Number: LJ-1293, Year manufactured: 1991, Airworthiness Date: 10/25/1991, Certificate Issue Date: 01/13/1993
    Registrant (Government): Navajo Nation, Po Box 706, Window Rock, AZ 86515

Most common first names in Window Rock, AZ among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary1771.8 years
John1564.3 years
Joe1168.3 years
Louise1064.1 years
David1041.9 years
James961.4 years
Albert856.6 years
Nellie865.3 years
Robert843.8 years
Thomas753.6 years
Most common last names in Window Rock, AZ among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Begay4792.9 years
Yazzie3763.1 years
Lee1561.3 years
Benally1551.9 years
Nez1464.9 years
Tsosie1060.5 years
Blackgoat970.2 years
Wauneka967.7 years
James851.2 years
Wilson849.1 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Window Rock, AZ
  • 43.3%Wood
  • 29.1%Electricity
  • 14.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 13.1%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Window Rock, AZ
  • 52.7%Electricity
  • 40.4%Utility gas
  • 4.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.3%Wood


Window Rock compared to Arizona state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
There are 3 pilots and 3 other airmen in this city.
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