Peridot is a cdp located in Gila County, in the state of Arizona (AZ), United States. Nestled in the Mountain division of the West region, it covers an area of 5.2 square miles (14.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 2601 ft. With a population of approximately 1,266 residents, Peridot offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 50.24% males and 49.76% females, and it has a population density of 242.53 people per square mile (93.64/km²). Peridot lies at a latitude of 33.3 and a longitude of -110.46, operating in the UTC-6.