At a Glance
Home Value
$214,900
Zillow: $272,032
Violent Crime
414/100K
4,231/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.5%
74.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
40.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.7%
30.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
323 sunny days/yr
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
1.2 / 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.
Safety & Crime
Blackwater reports 414 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,231/100K.
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 53°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population2,245
Median Age28.8 yrs
Density125/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$21,496
Unemployment2.5%
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%
Crime
F
Violent414/100K
Property4,231/100K
Health
Obesity49.7%
Diabetes20.5%
Smoking30.9%
Heart Disease8.9%
Premature Death9,285/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days323/yr
AQI45 (Good)
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.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 424 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 79 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.
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