CallataGuidesSafford, AZ business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Safford, AZ micropolitan area.
- Population
- 40,2422024 est.
- Establishments
- 574CBP 2023
- Counties
- 1
- Area codes
- 1
Safford, AZ at a glance
The Safford, AZ micropolitan area covers 1 county in Arizona and had 40,242 residents in July 2024, up 4.4% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. By population it ranks 705th of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 857th by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Graham County, AZ | 40,242 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Safford, AZ's business base
County Business Patterns counted 574 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 8,396 people in mid-March with $402.7 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 14.6 employees per establishment. 49.8% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are health care and social assistance (90), retail trade (88), and accommodation and food services (74).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 90 | 1,522 | $78,214,000 |
| Retail Trade (44) | 88 | 1,648 | $52,727,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 74 | 1,180 | $21,727,000 |
| Construction (23) | 65 | 473 | $25,661,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 55 | 373 | $16,043,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 32 | 519 (high noise) | $23,926,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 28 | 130 | $6,768,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 24 | 76 | $3,299,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 22 | 281 | $19,564,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 19 | 216 | $9,952,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 18 | 138 | $9,099,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 16 | 168 (high noise) | $11,372,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 13 | 70 | $1,433,000 |
| Information (51) | 10 | 66 (high noise) | $3,838,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 10 | 74 (high noise) | $1,691,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 4 | 40 | $3,627,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 3 | 1,379 (high noise) | $112,839,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
Safford, AZ compared with the U.S.
Safford, AZ has 14.3 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 42.0% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 14.6 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $47,959 (29.8% below the U.S. $68,342). 49.8% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 3.7% have 50 or more. Averages are pulled up by large employers; the size table is the better guide to what a typical business here looks like.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 284 | 49.8% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 109 | 19.1% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 99 | 17.4% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 57 | 10.0% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 21 | 3.7% | 5.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Small-business industries in Safford, AZ
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 41 have a published Census count in Safford, AZ. The largest are limited-service restaurants (24), full-service restaurants (20), and offices of real estate agents and brokers (12). Relative to population, hotels and motels are the most over-represented: 29.8 per 100,000 residents against 16.4 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 24 | 519 | 21.6 |
| Full-service restaurants | 20 | 375 | 18.8 |
| Offices of real estate agents and brokers | 12 | 16 | 1.3 |
| Hotels and motels | 12 | 158 | 13.2 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 11 | 58 | 5.3 |
| General automotive repair shops | 11 | 78 | 7.1 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 10 | 48 | 4.8 |
| Dental offices | 9 | 107 | 11.9 |
| Physician practices | 9 | 46 | 5.1 |
| Residential remodelers | 9 | — | — |
| New single-family housing construction contractors | 8 | 32 | 4.0 |
| Home health care agencies | 7 | 136 | 19.4 |
| Engineering services firms | 7 | — | — |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 6 | 26 | 4.3 |
| Child day care services | 6 | 56 | 9.3 |
| Fitness and recreational sports centers | 6 | 47 | 7.8 |
| Physical, occupational and speech therapy clinics | 5 | — | — |
| Law offices | 5 | — | — |
| Offices of certified public accountants | 5 | 29 | 5.8 |
| New car dealers | 5 | 116 | 23.2 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 5 | — | — |
| Optometry practices | 4 | — | — |
| Mental health practices | 4 | — | — |
| Exterminating and pest control services | 4 | 22 | 5.5 |
| Tire dealers | 4 | 36 | 9.0 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Which area codes serve Safford, AZ
The area's named cities and towns have 43 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 928 has the most (100%). Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a business serving several parts of the area can hold a number in each.
| Area code | Exchanges in named places | Share | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 928 | 43 | 100% | Mountain |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 2 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safford, AZ | 10,257 | 928 | 34 |
| Pima, AZ | 3,148 | 928 | 9 |
Phone costs for a typical Safford, AZ business
The comparison below uses 15 users, the rounded average establishment size in Safford, AZ. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $374.25 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $450.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. Callata comes to $299.00 a month for 15 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $299.00 | $3,588.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $285.00 | $3,420.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $345.00 | $4,140.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $374.25 | $4,491.00 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $405.00 | $4,860.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $450.00 | $5,400.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Callata in Safford, AZ
For $99 a month, Callata puts a team of up to 5 on one plan ($20 for each person after that): up to 3 local numbers, unlimited inbound calls, a pooled allowance of 1,500 outbound US and Canada minutes per user, browser and cell calling, voicemail transcription with urgency triage, recorded calls with AI summaries and business-hours routing, with E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Safford, AZ is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Safford, AZ?
928, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Safford, AZ area?
574 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Safford, AZ?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 15-person team that is $299.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $374.25 a month (checked September 28, 2026).