Rock Point, Arizona

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Population in 2010: 642.
Population change since 2000: -11.3%
Males: 354  (55.2%)
Females: 288  (44.8%)
Median resident age:

32.3 years
Arizona median age:

38.8 years

Zip codes: 86545.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $42,202 (it was $25,208 in 2000)
Rock Point:

$42,202
AZ:

$74,568

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $17,123 (it was $8,320 in 2000)

Rock Point CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-714,743,589 (it was $30,700 in 2000)
Rock Point $-714,743,589
AZ $402,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $67,225; detached houses: $75,412; mobile homes: $50,457

Median gross rent in 2022: $505.

March 2022 cost of living index in Rock Point: -19876.2 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 45.2%
(40.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 47.0% for American Indian residents, 33.3% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Rock Point, AZ (2022)
    • 46095.0%American Indian alone
    • 163.3%Asian alone
    • 51.0%Hispanic
    • 20.4%Two or more races



According to our research of Arizona and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Rock Point, Arizona as of April 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Rock Point is 246 to 1.


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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 5003 feet

Land area: 13.8 square miles.

Population density: 47 people per square mile   (very low).

Rock Point, Arizona map

24 residents are foreign born (4.1% Asia).

This place:

5.0%
Arizona:

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

0.8% ($246)
Arizona:

0.9% ($962)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Coconino, AZ (153.0 miles , pop. 74,488).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Albuquerque, NM (202.2 miles , pop. 448,607).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (260.6 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Dennehotso, AZ (3.9 miles ),
Sweetwater, AZ (4.0 miles ),
Round Rock, AZ (4.2 miles ),
Red Mesa, AZ (4.6 miles ),
Rough Rock, AZ (5.0 miles ),
Many Farms, AZ (5.0 miles ),
Chilchinbito, AZ (5.3 miles ),
Lukachukai, AZ (5.5 miles )

Latitude: 36.72 N, Longitude: 109.63 W

Area code: 928

Distribution of median household income in Rock Point, AZ in 2022
Distribution of house value in Rock Point, AZ in 2022
Rock Point satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

7.3%
Arizona:

3.8%
Most common industries in Rock Point, AZ (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (56.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.6%)
  • Public administration (8.7%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (8.7%)
  • Construction (5.8%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (3.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (2.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (52.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.1%)
  • Construction (11.2%)
  • Public administration (11.2%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (8.4%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (4.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (60.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.0%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (9.0%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (7.0%)
  • Public administration (6.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.0%)
Most common occupations in Rock Point, AZ (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (33.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (18.4%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (4.8%)
  • Financial managers (4.3%)
  • Religious workers (4.3%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (3.9%)
  • Painters and paperhangers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (23.4%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (9.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.4%)
  • Financial managers (8.4%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (7.5%)
  • Painters and paperhangers (7.5%)
  • Bus drivers (6.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (60.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (13.0%)
  • Religious workers (9.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Food processing workers (5.0%)

Average climate in Rock Point, Arizona

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Earthquake activity:

Rock Point-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Arizona state average. It is 1748% 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 426.7 miles away from Rock Point 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 412.0 miles away from the city center
On 5/19/1940 at 04:36:40, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 420.5 miles away from Rock Point center, causing $33,000,000 total damage
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 499.2 miles away from the city center
On 7/21/1952 at 11:52:14, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 538.6 miles away from Rock Point center, causing $50,000,000 total damage
On 9/2/1992 at 10:26:20, a magnitude 5.9 (5.7 MB, 5.6 MS, 5.6 MW, 5.9 ML, Depth: 9.3 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 213.9 miles away from Rock Point center
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).
Rock Point topographic map

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

  • San Juan College (about 81 miles; Farmington, NM; Full-time enrollment: 5,112)
  • Fort Lewis College (about 105 miles; Durango, CO; FT enrollment: 3,631)
  • Coconino Community College (about 156 miles; Flagstaff, AZ; FT enrollment: 2,090)
  • Northern Arizona University (about 156 miles; Flagstaff, AZ; FT enrollment: 22,494)
  • Colorado Mesa University (about 174 miles; Grand Junction, CO; FT enrollment: 7,671)
  • Western State Colorado University (about 195 miles; Gunnison, CO; FT enrollment: 2,023)
  • University of Phoenix-Albuquerque Campus (about 201 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 2,335)

Public high school in Rock Point:

  • ROCK POINT COMMUNITY SCHOOL (Location: STATE HWY 191, Grades: KG-12)

Private elementary/middle school in Rock Point:

  • NAVAJO LUTHERAN MISSION (Students: 64, Location: 1 MISSION LN, Grades: KG-6)

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Notable locations in Rock Point: Rock Point Trading Post (A), Rock Point Community School Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

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:

3.9 people
Arizona:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

78.3%
Whole state:

66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.8%
Whole state:

7.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Rock Point:

Marital status in Rock Point, AZ
  • Never married: 62.8%
  • Now married: 33.6%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 1.4%
  • Divorced: 1.0%

For population 25 years and over in Rock Point:

  • High school or higher: 82.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.5%
  • Unemployed: 23.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 40.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.7
Arizona average:

12.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Rock Point, 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
This county:

1.58 / 10,000 pop.
Arizona:

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

0.57 / 10,000 pop.
Arizona:

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

4.74 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 20
Apache County:

2.87 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Apache County:

12.8%
State:

8.0%
Adult obesity rate:
Apache County:

31.5%
Arizona:

22.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

10.2%
State:

14.2%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Rock Point:

44.4%
Arizona:

49.0%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Rock Point:

43.4%
Arizona:

47.3%

Average BMI:
Rock Point:

29.1
Arizona:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

22.1%
Arizona:

20.8%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

8.8%
Arizona:

10.2%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Rock Point:

6.6
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

29.7%
State:

33.5%

General health condition:
This city:

54.8%
State:

56.1%

Average condition of hearing:
Rock Point:

80.8%
Arizona:

79.4%

More about Health and Nutrition of Rock Point, AZ Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Rock Point:

  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMIA (710 AM; 50 kW; BLACK CANYON CITY, AZ; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KENN (1390 AM; 10 kW; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: WINTON ROAD BROADCASTING CO, LLC)
  • KNDN (960 AM; 5 kW; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: BASIN BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KFNX (1100 AM; 50 kW; CAVE CREEK, AZ; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KDWN (720 AM; 50 kW; LAS VEGAS, NV; Owner: RADIO NEVADA CORP.)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXNT (840 AM; 50 kW; NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KFLT (830 AM; 50 kW; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: FAMILY LIFE B/CING SYSTEM, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Rock Point:

  • KFXR-FM (107.3 FM; CHINLE, AZ; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • K289AD (105.7 FM; CHINLE, AZ; Owner: PROCLAIMING CHRIST'S LOVE MINISTRIES)
  • KRTZ (98.7 FM; CORTEZ, CO; Owner: WINTON ROAD BROADCASTING CO., LLC)
  • K248AJ (97.5 FM; MONTICELLO, UT; Owner: PROCLAIMING CHRIST'S LOVE MINISTRIES)

TV broadcast stations around Rock Point:

  • K56CC (Channel 56; ROCK POINT, AZ; Owner: ROCK POINT SCHOOL ,INC.)
  • K08HQ (Channel 8; CHINLE, AZ; Owner: KOB-TV, LLC)

Rock Point fatal accident list:

Sep 25, 2018 11:49 AM, Us-191, Lat: 36.710428, Lon: -109.623144, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 3, Drunk persons involved: 1
Sep 4, 2015 08:20 PM, Us-191, Lat: 36.732486, Lon: -109.632650, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Mar 6, 2015 08:45 PM, Us-191, Lat: 36.696814, Lon: -109.613936, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
May 12, 2002 03:48 AM, Us-191, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 10Number of bridges
  • 174ft / 52.7mTotal length
  • $3,554,000Total costs
  • 32,860Total average daily traffic
  • 723Total average daily truck traffic
  • 32,916Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Rock Point, AZ - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 11950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 11990-1999
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Rock Point, AZ

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • .24 Miles South Of Ir 35 And .2 Miles East Of Ir 353 (Lat: 36.726333 Lon: -109.610278), Type: Tower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WPVI996, Licensee ID: L00522079
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHzGrant Date: 07/19/2022, Expiration Date: 06/25/2032, Certifier: Brian A SchuchmanRegistrant: Excomm, LLC


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6
  • MONROE KEEDO, Rock Point Nuta Water Tank (Lat: 36.726139 Lon: -109.610167), Type: 36.8, Overall height: 36.6 m, Registrant: Navajo Tribal Utility Authority, Monorek@ntua.Com, , 170 Fort -Defiance, Phone: (928) 729-5721

  • Renee Chappell, Rock Point Chapter House On Hwy 191.5 Mi. S Of Bia N35 (Lat: 36.720194 Lon: -109.625556), Type: 48.7, Overall height: 48.7 m, Registrant: Smith Bagley Inc. Dba Cellular One, Rchappell@cellularoneaz.Com, , Show -Low, Phone: (928) 537-0690

  • Renee Chappell, Rock Point Chapter House On Hwy 191.5 Mi. S Of Bia N35 (Lat: 36.720194 Lon: -109.625556), Type: 48.7, Overall height: 48.7 m, Registrant: Smith Bagley Inc. Dba Cellular One, Rchappell@cellularoneaz.Com, , Show -Low, Phone: (928) 537-0690

  • Lester Lee, Rock Point Nuta Water Tank (Lat: 36.726139 Lon: -109.610167), Type: 36.8, Structure height: 04001 m, Overall height: 36.6 m, Registrant: Navajo Tribal Utility Authority, Monorek@ntua.Com, , 170 Fort -Defiance, Phone: (928) 729-5721

  • Gwen Sherwood, Rock Point Chapter House On Hwy 191.5 Mi. S Of Bia N35 (Lat: 36.720194 Lon: -109.625556), Type: 48.7, Structure height: 04001 m, Overall height: 48.7 m, Registrant: Smith Bagley, Inc., Gpine@cellularoneaz.Com, , Show -Low, Phone: (928) 537-0375

  • Ella McNeil, Rock Point Chapter House On Hwy 191.5 Mi. S Of Bia N35 (Lat: 36.720194 Lon: -109.625556), Type: 48.7, Structure height: 04001 m, Overall height: 48.7 m, Registrant: Smith Bagley Inc, Emcneil@cellularoneaz.Com, , Show -Low, Phone: (928) 537-0690


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5
  • ROCKPOINT, Rock Point Zip:86545 R191 (Lat: 36.720222 Lon: -109.625556), Type: Tower, Structure height: 45.8 m, Call Sign: WQKQ775,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11365.0 MHz, Grant Date: 07/16/2019, Expiration Date: 08/17/2029, Certifier: Justin E Hinkle, Registrant: Lukas, Lafuria, Gutierrez & Sachs, LLP, 8300 Greensboro Drive, Suite 1200, Tysons, VA 22102, Phone: (703) 584-8673, Fax: (703) 584-8696, Email:

  • Rock Point, Rock Point Nuta Water Tank (Lat: 36.726139 Lon: -109.610167), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 36.6 m, Overall height: 36.8 m, Call Sign: WQPF281,
    Assigned Frequencies: 17820.0 MHz, 17980.0 MHz, Grant Date: 05/31/2022, Expiration Date: 04/30/2032, Certifier: Lester Lee, Registrant: Americas Communications LLC, 6100 W Gila Springs Place Suite 7, Chandler, AZ 85226, Phone: (602) 304-1760, Fax: (877) 284-0791, Email:

  • Rock Point Chapter H, Rock Point Chapter House (Lat: 36.720194 Lon: -109.626417), Type: Pole, Structure height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WQPF722,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19380.0 MHz, 19540.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/01/2022, Expiration Date: 05/03/2032, Certifier: Lester Lee, Registrant: Americas Communications LLC, 6100 W Gila Springs Place Suite 7, Chandler, AZ 85226, Phone: (602) 304-1760, Fax: (877) 284-0791, Email:

  • Rock Point, Bia School Compound (Lat: 36.717917 Lon: -109.621444), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 9.1 m, Call Sign: WREY758, Licensee ID: L02348852,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6555.00 MHz, 6655.00 MHz, Grant Date: 01/06/2020, Expiration Date: 01/06/2030, Certifier: Kevin Saville, Registrant: Navajo Communications Company, Inc.

  • .25 Miles Ne Of Rock Point Trading (Lat: 36.721667 Lon: -109.623139), Overall height: 15.2 m, Call Sign: WLD255, Licensee ID: L00060266,
    Assigned Frequencies: 950.000 MHz, Grant Date: 02/26/1985, Expiration Date: 10/01/2021, Cancellation Date: 12/04/2017, Registrant: Ramah Navajo School Board, Inc., P. O. Box 40, Pine Hill, NM 87357


Most common first names in Rock Point, AZ among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary481.0 years
Joe365.6 years
John375.4 years
Elizabeth276.0 years
Elsie278.5 years
Annie270.4 years
Nellie282.5 years
Most common last names in Rock Point, AZ among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Begay979.1 years
Benally574.0 years
Tsosie575.8 years
Yazzie381.7 years
Smiley378.0 years
Jones256.5 years
Johnson288.0 years
John281.6 years
Nih245.0 years
Pahe266.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Rock Point, AZ
  • 91.6%Wood
  • 5.3%Electricity
  • 3.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Rock Point, AZ
  • 43.4%Utility gas
  • 30.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 20.8%Electricity
  • 5.7%Wood


Rock Point 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.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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