[6] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.12 square miles (5.49 km2), all land.

There were 951 housing units at an average density of 448.6 per square mile (173.2/km2).

25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 942 housing units at an average density of 445.5 per square mile (172.0/km2).

22.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The Morenci Area High School Bulldogs are members of the Tri-County Conference.

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters.