Amado, AZ is a small town located in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. The community has an estimated population of just under 500 residents. Despite its small size, Amado has drawn the attention of many due to its high rankings in various bestplaces rankings. Due to the low crime rate, Amado was recently ranked as the #7 Safest Town in Arizona by Bestplaces.net. In addition, Amado also ranks highly for retirees looking for a pleasant place to settle down with an overall ranking of #19 in Arizona for retirement cities according to Bestplaces.net’s Retirement Index. With plenty of amenities available and a pleasant climate throughout the year, Amado is an attractive destination for those looking to move away from bigger cities and enjoy peaceful small-town living.
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