Updated April 2026 · 15 cities · 6 data sources
Arizona Data Profile 2026: Crime, Schools, Water, Air, Hospitals & City Spending
Crime & Safety
Arizona has an average safety score of 61.2/100 across 10 cities, below the national average of 61.5/100.
School Quality
Arizona cities average a school score of 68.9/100 across 7 cities.
Top School Districts
| City | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Glendale | 70 | B |
| Peoria | 70 | B |
| Phoenix | 69 | B |
| Scottsdale | 69 | B |
| Tucson | 68 | B |
Lowest-Rated Schools
| City | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Tucson | 68 | B |
| Surprise | 68 | B |
| FLAGSTAFF | 68 | B |
| Phoenix | 69 | B |
| Scottsdale | 69 | B |
Water Safety
Arizona cities average a water safety score of 62.4/100 across 5 cities.
Air Quality
Arizona cities average a median AQI of 60 across 2 cities.
Hospital Quality
Arizona cities have an average hospital quality rating of 2.1/5 across 14 cities with a total of 63 hospitals tracked.
Top-Rated Hospital Cities
| City | Avg Quality | Hospital Count |
|---|---|---|
| Gilbert | 4.5/5 | 3 |
| FLAGSTAFF | 4/5 | 2 |
| Scottsdale | 3.3/5 | 5 |
| Phoenix | 3.2/5 | 22 |
| Chandler | 3/5 | 3 |
City Spending
Arizona cities average $39,964.9 in per-capita spending with an average fiscal health score of 64.7/100.
Most Fiscally Efficient
| City | Fiscal Score | Per Capita |
|---|---|---|
| Mesa | 90/100 | $12,768 |
| Scottsdale | 90/100 | $21 |
| Tempe | 81/100 | $22,717 |
| Glendale | 80/100 | $18,356 |
| Phoenix | 67/100 | $15,793 |
According to data compiled by CitySpend.org from 6 federal sources, Arizona has 15 tracked cities with an average safety score of 61.2, school score of 68.9, and water safety score of 62.4.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on FBI crime data, Tempe is the safest city in Arizona with a safety score of 76/100 (Grade B).
Glendale has the highest average school score in Arizona at 70/100 (Grade B).
Tucson has the highest water safety score in Arizona at 80/100 with 0 violations.
Mesa has the highest fiscal health score in Arizona at 90/100 with per-capita spending of $12,768.
Yuma has the best air quality in Arizona with a median AQI of 48 (Grade C).
Cross-site data compiled from CrimeContext, WaterSafe, AirHistory, SchoolGrades, HospitalCosts, and CitySpend databases. Scores reflect the most recent federal data available for each dimension.