Cactus Flats, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Graham County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,550 Population 249/sq mi density
$75,160 Median Income $29,334 per capita
$288,600 Home Value $344,659 Zillow
$233 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$75,160 median income, 10.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$288,600 home value, $233/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Cactus Flats, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,160
0% below
$29,334 per capita
Home Value
$288,600
2% above
Zillow: $344,659
Median Rent
$233/mo
80% below
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.1%
91% below
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
10.7%
197% above
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
11% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Cactus Flats Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cactus Flats's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
100%
Home Value
102%
Rent
20%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
297%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cactus Flats a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cactus Flats residents earn a median household income of $75,160 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,334. The unemployment rate stands at 10.7% (197% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 624 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cactus Flats is $288,600 , 2% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $344,659. Median rent is $233/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.

Education

3.1% of adults in Cactus Flats hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cactus Flats has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,550
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density249/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.6%

Economy

B
Median Income$75,160
Per Capita$29,334
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$2,015M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100

Housing

A+
Home Value$288,600
Rent$233
Ownership86.2%
Zillow$344,659
Housing Units525
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity35.6%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,353/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain8.0 in/yr
Elevation3,131 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.1%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute21 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Cactus Flats was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Safford Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.