St. Johns, AZ (City)
- Elevation
- 5,685 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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About St. Johns
St. Johns is a quiet high-desert community of about 3,400 people in northeastern Arizona. Sitting at nearly 5,700 feet elevation, the town enjoys crisp air, four distinct seasons, and endless blue skies. As the county seat of Apache County, it offers a grounded small-town lifestyle where neighbors know one another and daily routines move at an easy, unhurried pace.
Families have access to local public schools and college courses through Northland Pioneer College, alongside local parks, a library, and seasonal community events. Weekend recreation is close at hand, from boating and camping at nearby Lyman Lake State Park to hiking and exploring the White Mountains to the south. With easy highway drives along U.S. 180 and U.S. 191, St. Johns provides a peaceful, scenic landing spot for anyone looking for space to breathe.
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