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.”
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.
Is Sedona your sanctuary?
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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