The Sanctuary Index

North America

Sedona

Arizona · United States

Sanctuary Score

69 / 100

#63 in the Americas

Cathedral walls of red sandstone glowing at dusk — a high-desert town that turned its vortex mystique and endless trailheads into a way of life.

Red rock country stretching into the distance — Sedona, Arizona
Photo by Edmundo Mendez, Jr. on Unsplash
A red rock formation under blue sky — Sedona, Arizona
Photo by Anthony Melone on Unsplash
Forest and town beneath the rocks at sunset — Sedona, Arizona
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The ten pillars

Each scored 1–10 by hand. Their sum is the Sanctuary Score.

Nature9 / 10
Walkability5 / 10
Food6 / 10
Healthcare7 / 10
Climate stability6 / 10
Air & water7 / 10
Safety7 / 10
Connectivity6 / 10
Community6 / 10
Beauty10 / 10

At a glance

Tracked separately from the score — these describe the place, they don't rank it.

Climate
Dry
Sensory load
5/10 · balanced
Cost
$$$
~$1800/mo · 1BR
Expat community
Medium

Sources

Scores are set by hand against cited public sources — the curation stays auditable.

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The Index says life is good here. The assessment tells you whether it fits the way your nervous system actually works.

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