At a Glance
Home Value
$214,900
Zillow: $272,032
Bachelor's Degree+
5.5%
74.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
40.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.7%
30.9% smoking rate
How Blackwater Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blackwater's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blackwater a Good Place to Live?
F
1.4 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blackwater is $214,900 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,032. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Education
5.5% of adults in Blackwater hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
74.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blackwater has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 77.
Data Overview
People
Population2,245
Median Age28.8 yrs
Density125/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$21,496
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty40.0%
County GDP$16,272M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118
Housing
Home Value$214,900
Rent
Ownership60.0%
Zillow$272,032
Housing Units638
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity49.7%
Diabetes20.5%
Smoking30.9%
Heart Disease8.9%
Premature Death9,285/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain8.2 in/yr
AQI77 (Moderate)
Elevation1,367 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+74.6%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute21 min
Broadband63.7%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Blackwater was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 424 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 79 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.