Carefree, AZ

Arizona · Maricopa County · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler Metro

Carefree is a small town in Arizona with a population of 3,672. Residents earn $141,331 per year, which is 88% above the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.3 /5.0

B Good

3,672 Population 417/sq mi density

$141,331 Median Income $99,367 per capita

$1,066,600 Home Value $1,289,851 Zillow

$1,685 Median Rent 48.0% income on rent

71°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr

572 Violent Crime/100K 3,724 property/100K

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.7 / 5.0

$141,331 median income, 1.9% unemployment

Affordability

2.4 / 5.0

$1,066,600 home value, $1,685/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

572 violent crimes/100K (50% above avg)

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

61.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $141,331

88% higher than US avg

Home Value $1,066,600

278% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 572/100K

50% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 61.6%

83% higher than US avg

Median Rent $1,685

45% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 26.6%

17% lower than US avg

Unemployment 1.9%

47% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 10.8%

13% lower than US avg

How Carefree Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,672

Median Age64.5 yrs

Density417/mi²

Male / Female48% / 52%

Largest GroupWhite 97%

Veterans13.2%

Economy

A+

Median Income$141,331

Per Capita$99,367

Unemployment1.9%

Poverty10.8%

County GDP$419,250M

Commute32 min

Housing

Home Value$1,066,600

Rent$1,685

Ownership91.1%

Zillow$1,289,851

Housing Units2,490

Rent Burden48.0%

Crime

Violent572/100K

Property3,724/100K

Health

Obesity26.6%

Uninsured6.0%

Smoking7.5%

Depression19.5%

Heart Disease4.1%

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (21°C)

AQI45 (Good)

Rain12.6 in/yr

Sunny Days330/yr

Elevation2,423 ft (739 m)

Education

A+

Bachelor's+61.6%

High School+99.3%

Graduate+23.0%

School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%

Commute32 min

Broadband98.5%

EV Stations1

Libraries65

Is Carefree a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Carefree receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, high housing costs. Carefree offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Carefree is $141,331, which is significantly higher than the national average / 88% above $75,149. This places Carefree among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. 10.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Carefree is $1,066,600, making it a premium housing market at 278% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,685 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.5x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Safety & Crime

The violent crime rate of 572 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 / something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,724 per 100,000, 90% above the national average.

Education

Carefree is a highly educated community / 61.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Carefree has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F. Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Carefree has a population of 3,672 with a density of 417 people per square mile, spread across 8.8 square miles. The median age is 64.5 years, 66% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.4% female and 47.6% male. The city is predominantly White (96.9%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 91.1% of residents, while 8.9% speak Spanish. 13.2% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 16.1% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 95.3% have health insurance coverage.

Population

3,672

Total Population

417

People / sq mi

64.5yrs

Median Age

66% above US avg

8.8mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.6%

Female 52.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Carefree vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 91.1%

16% above US avg

Spanish 8.9%

34% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Carefree vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Carefree is $141,331, which is 88% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $99,367 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,420. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 142,693 business establishments, including 9,181 restaurants. The cost of living index is 100.7, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 50.9% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Carefree vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$141,331
	88% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$99,367
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,420
IRS Avg AGI	$95,318
Gini Index	0.456 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.9%
	47% below US avg
Poverty Rate	10.8%
	13% below US avg
Establishments (County)	142,693
County GDP	$419,250M

Business (County)

Restaurants	9,181
Healthcare	14,863
Retail	11,005
Manufacturing	3,016

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,300
	23% above US avg
Cost of Living	100.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	0.40%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	32.1 min
Drive Alone	44.3%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	50.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Carefree is $1,066,600, 278% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $1,289,851, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 96.4% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $1,685 (45% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,151 for a one-bedroom to $1,419 for a two-bedroom apartment. 91.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,490 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1988. The average annual property tax is $4,300 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 48.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing, indicating a significant affordability challenge for renters. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$1,066,600
	278% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$1,289,851
Median List Price	$1,345,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$1,345,000
$/Sq Ft	$349
Homes Sold	11
Sale-to-List Ratio	96.4%
Price Drops	34.0%
Inventory	100

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,685
	45% above US avg
Rent Burden	48.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$1,053
1 Bedroom	$1,151
2 Bedrooms	$1,419
3 Bedrooms	$1,889
4 Bedrooms	$2,158

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	91.1%
Owner-Occupied	91.1%
Renter-Occupied	8.9%
Housing Units	2,490
Median Year Built	1988

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,300
	23% above US avg
Effective Rate	0.40%

In Carefree, 26.6% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 6.8% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 4.1% of residents, below the national average. 25.4% have high blood pressure. 7.5% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 19.3% report binge drinking. 12.5% are physically inactive, below the national average. 19.5% report depression. 13.5% experience frequent mental distress. 6.0% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,430. The dentist ratio is 1:1,387. 92.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.3 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Carefree vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	26.6%
	17% below US avg
Diabetes	6.8%
Heart Disease	4.1%
High Blood Pressure	25.4%
Asthma	9.8%
COPD	3.8%
Cancer	8.5%
Stroke	2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	7.5%
	46% below US avg
Binge Drinking	19.3%
Physical Inactivity	12.5%
Depression	19.5%
Mental Distress	13.5%
Physical Distress	8.7%
Short Sleep	32.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	95.3%
Uninsured	6.0%
	30% below US avg
Primary Care	1:1,430
Dentists	1:1,387
Mental Health	1:468
Checkup Rate	72.9%
Dental Visits	70.1%
Premature Death	8,525/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.3/10
Exercise Access	92.8%
Healthcare Facilities	14,863

Carefree has a violent crime rate of 572 per 100,000 residents, 50% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 3,724 per 100,000, 90% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 630 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 364 federally declared disasters. Overall, Carefree receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Carefree vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	571.9/100K
	50% above US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	3,724.4/100K
	90% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	630
Traffic Accidents	5
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters	364

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Carefree has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 12.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 2,423 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 90°F Jul (32°C)

Annual Average	70.6°F
	31% above US avg
January Average	53°F (12°C)
July Average	90°F (32°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,423 ft (739 m)
Area	8.8 sq mi (22.8 km²)
Population Density	417/sq mi
Coordinates	33.8232°N, 111.9133°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Maricopa County County
Nearest Airport	Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) 27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.6"

67% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Mar) 1.81"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0507 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)	22.1 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)	0.54 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)	0.31 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	7.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very High
Risk Score	99.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability	27.1 / 100
Community Resilience	18.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Very High
Hail	Very High
Strong Wind	Very High
Heat Wave	Very High
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively High
Drought	Relatively High
Cold Wave	No Rating
Landslide	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 3, 2025.

Mar 2, 2005	40 km SSW of Winslow West, Arizona	M5.1	132 km
Jan 30, 2005	41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona	M4.0	130 km
Jan 28, 2005	40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.8	130 km
Jul 23, 2023	2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona	M3.8	114 km
Mar 18, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.8	114 km
Feb 8, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.6	127 km
Jan 23, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.6	114 km
Oct 25, 2011	4 km WSW of Paulden, Arizona	M3.5	129 km
Nov 13, 1991	5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona	M3.5	100 km
Jul 1, 2005	23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.4	113 km
Apr 1, 1994	22 km WNW of Paulden, Arizona	M3.3	144 km
Jul 1, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.2	127 km
Jan 8, 2012	28 km SW of Winslow West, Arizona	M3.2	143 km
May 9, 2009	11 km SSW of Cordes Lakes, Arizona	M3.1	48 km
Jun 25, 2010	8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona	M3.1	71 km
May 5, 2015	6 km W of Munds Park, Arizona	M3.1	127 km
Jun 17, 2014	17 km SSE of Williams, Arizona	M3.0	144 km
Feb 19, 2025	0 km SW of Christopher Creek, Arizona	M3.0	99 km
Mar 4, 2015	26 km ENE of Bagdad, Arizona	M3.0	131 km
Sep 9, 2014	6 km SE of Roosevelt, Arizona	M2.9	80 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

86 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 61 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jan 17, 1993	EF2	23 km	0
Jun 21, 1972	EF2	40 km	0
Sep 14, 1971	EF2	53 km	0
Aug 30, 1971	EF2	50 km	0
Oct 3, 1968	EF2	58 km	0
Jul 4, 1968	EF2	49 km	0
Nov 19, 2023	EF1	76 km	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF1	93 km	0
Jul 29, 2010	EF1	97 km	0
Feb 13, 1995	EF1	56 km	0
Jan 18, 1993	EF1	81 km	0
May 23, 1992	EF1	41 km	0
Jan 6, 1992	EF1	41 km	0
Nov 18, 1986	EF1	56 km	0
Aug 9, 1984	EF1	28 km	0
Jul 22, 1984	EF1	89 km	0
Aug 16, 1983	EF1	45 km	0
Aug 8, 1983	EF1	48 km	0
Sep 5, 1981	EF1	41 km	0
Mar 25, 1977	EF1	58 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (171 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
San Francisco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone	3,850 m (12,631 ft)	1075	171 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CAVE CREEK COMPLEX (246,143 ac, 2005).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2005	CAVE CREEK COMPLEX	246,143	47 km
2020	BUSH	212,542	51 km
2019	WOODBURY	130,242	76 km
2004	WILLOW	118,494	50 km
2005	EDGE COMPLEX	69,291	48 km
1996	LONE	60,574	57 km
2021	BACKBONE	41,168	67 km
2017	BROOKLYN	39,780	40 km
1998	UNNAMED	38,814	97 km
2016	JUNIPER	32,293	91 km
2017	GOODWIN	28,192	72 km
2024	SAND STONE	26,470	33 km
1990	DUDE	25,080	93 km
2020	SAWTOOTH	23,174	75 km
2024	SKELETON	22,753	40 km
1995	RIO	22,666	19 km
2020	SALT	21,885	97 km
1995	BASIN	21,533	36 km
2012	SUNFLOWER	17,687	43 km
2019	COLDWATER	16,825	91 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	53°F (12°C)	1.4 in
February	55°F (13°C)	1.5 in
March	58°F (15°C)	1.8 in	Wettest
April	65°F (18°C)	0.6 in
May	74°F (23°C)	0.2 in
June	83°F (28°C)	0.2 in	Driest
July	90°F (32°C)	1.3 in	Warmest
August	87°F (31°C)	1.7 in
September	82°F (28°C)	1.2 in
October	72°F (22°C)	1.0 in
November	59°F (15°C)	1.3 in
December	52°F (11°C)	1.7 in	Coldest

Carefree has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 52°F in December to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.8") and June the driest (0.2").

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Carefree is located in Maricopa County. It is classified as Metro / 1 million+, part of a metropolitan area. 61.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 83% above the national average of 33.7%. 99.3% have completed high school. 23.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.4 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 51.2% of the vote, a 3.5-point margin. 98.5% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 65 public libraries serving the community. 14,863 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 44.3% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.2%

D 47.7%

Winner: Republican by 3.5 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	630
Traffic Accidents	5
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations	364

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	61.6%
	83% above US avg
High School+	99.3%
Graduate Degree+	23.0%
School Test Score	5.36

A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 1	Metro / 1 million+
Population Density	417/sq mi
Total Area	8.8 sq mi
County	Maricopa County County

Services

Broadband Access	98.5%
Avg Download Speed	150.5 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	25.4 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	1
Alt Fuel Stations	1
Public Libraries	65
Healthcare Facilities	14,863
Restaurants	9,181
Retail Stores	11,005

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	32.1 min
Drive Alone	44.3%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	50.9%

Average costs for common services in Carefree. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$252 ($151–$403)
Specialist Visit	$352 ($201–$554)
Urgent Care Visit	$201 ($101–$352)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,215 ($806–$5,035)
Dental Cleaning	$131 ($76–$201)
Dental Filling	$252 ($151–$403)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$45 ($25–$76)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$76 ($50–$121)
Brake Pad Replacement	$302 ($151–$504)
Tire Rotation	$40 ($20–$76)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$604 ($403–$1,007)
Battery Replacement	$201 ($101–$352)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$101 ($60–$151)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$91 ($50–$141)
HVAC Repair	$403 ($151–$806)
HVAC System Install	$7,049 ($4,028–$12,084)
Roof Repair	$1,007 ($403–$2,014)
Roof Replacement	$9,063 ($5,539–$15,105)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,511 ($504–$3,525)
Divorce (Contested)	$15,105 ($5,035–$30,210)
DUI Defense	$5,035 ($2,014–$10,070)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,511 ($806–$3,021)
Will Preparation	$504 ($201–$1,007)
Trust Preparation	$2,518 ($1,007–$5,035)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$25 ($15–$45)
Women's Haircut	$55 ($30–$101)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$151 ($76–$252)
Manicure	$25 ($15–$45)
Pedicure	$40 ($25–$65)
Massage (1 Hour)	$81 ($50–$131)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.13 ($3.02–$5.54)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.52 ($2.52–$5.04)
Loaf of Bread	$3.83 ($2.52–$5.54)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.53 ($3.02–$6.55)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.54 ($4.03–$7.55)
Rice (per lb)	$1.01 ($0.60–$1.81)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$141 ($81–$252)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$70 ($30–$151)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$70 ($40–$121)
Internet (Monthly)	$70 ($40–$101)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$65 ($30–$101)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$86 ($50–$151)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$201 ($76–$504)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,014 ($1,208–$3,525)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$70 ($30–$131)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$15 ($8.06–$25)
Car Registration (Annual)	$101 ($30–$252)
Driver's License Renewal	$30 ($15–$76)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,208 ($604–$2,518)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,007 ($504–$2,014)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$403 ($201–$705)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$50 ($25–$101)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,007 ($403–$2,518)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,588 ($5,035–$30,210)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$60 ($30–$101)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$101 ($50–$201)
Dog Grooming	$60 ($30–$101)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$40 ($20–$76)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$302 ($151–$504)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$201 ($101–$403)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$1,169
Toddler	$909
Preschool	$909
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$779
Toddler	$742
Preschool	$742

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Maricopa County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	335,894	15,402	$69,242	1.03
Retail Trade	236,403	10,846	$49,682	1.04
Accommodation & Food Services	210,601	8,808	$32,478	1.02
Administrative & Waste Services	185,155	9,418	$56,121	1.38
Construction	174,553	11,365	$84,124	1.46
Finance & Insurance	141,344	9,342	$106,212	1.53
Manufacturing	141,236	3,769	$100,546	0.75
Professional & Technical Services	133,249	25,643	$108,429	0.84
Transportation & Warehousing	111,653	3,389	$63,769	1.16
Wholesale Trade	92,738	10,462	$108,273	1.03
Other Services	62,524	9,163	$54,215	0.91
Educational Services	57,657	2,367	$53,902	1.22
Real Estate	46,785	9,468	$79,540	1.32
Arts & Entertainment	43,206	2,090	$60,165	1.13
Management of Companies	36,216	3,714	$130,100	0.94
Information & Technology	36,082	3,318	$131,865	0.84
Utilities	8,690	132	$138,945	1.00
Agriculture & Forestry	5,871	422	$52,780	0.32
Mining & Oil/Gas	2,336	94	$143,579	0.27
Unclassified	1,008	2,708	$54,717	0.32

Radio Stations near Carefree

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
99.1 The Ranch	country	AAC+ 32 kbps
The Word WPEO 1020 AM	bible, christian talk	AAC+ 32 kbps
The Ranch	country	MP3 192 kbps
En Familia Radio 740 AM	spanish christian	MP3
The Strobe Radio	disco, funk	MP3 128 kbps
KBACH 89.5 FM AAC 64	classical, npr	AAC 65 kbps
WMBD 1470 AM 100.3 FM Peoria News and Talk	local news, news and talk	AAC+ 64 kbps
WXJ71 162.475 NOAA Weather Radio Peoria, IL	noaa weather radio	MP3 32 kbps

Campgrounds Near Carefree

8 campgrounds found near Carefree.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
TURNEY GULCH GROUP	5.0/5	1	Free
CAVE CREEK GROUP SITE	4.7/5	1	$75
Larry Forbis Overnight Group Site	4.4/5	3	$75
HORSETHIEF CABIN	3.6/5	1	$100
C C C (AZ) Tonto NF	—	1	Free
Horseshoe (AZ)	—	1	Free
Mesquite (AZ)	—	1	Free
Riverside Campground (AZ)	—	1	Free

National Parks Near Carefree

10 national parks and monuments found near Carefree.

Park	Type	Fee
Casa Grande Ruins National Monument	National Monument	Free
Dead Horse Ranch State Park	State Park	Free
Fort Verde State Historic Park	State Park	Free
Jerome State Historic Park	State Park	Free
McFarland State Historic Park	State Park	Free
Montezuma Castle National Monument	National Monument	$10
Red Rock State Park	State Park	Free
Tonto National Monument	National Monument	$10
Tuzigoot National Monument	National Monument	$10
Verde River Greenway State Natural Area	State Park	Free

Trails Near Carefree

204+ trails found near Carefree.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
DAVENPORT	13.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MAZATZAL	11.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BULLROAD	11.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WILLOW SPRINGS	10.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COTTONWOOD CREEK	10.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BALLANTINE	10.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CAVE CREEK	9.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DUTCHMAN GRAVE	8.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NELSON	7.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TWIN PEAKS	7.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HOGAN	7.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MAZATZAL	7.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WET BOTTOM	7.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COPPER CAMP	7.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SHEEP CREEK	7.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LANE MOUNTAIN	7.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PASS MOUNTAIN LOOP	6.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RED HILLS	6.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SEARS	6.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIM	6.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ALGONQUIN	5.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
VERDE RIVER	5.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DEAD MAN	5.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RED HILLS	5.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JACOBS CROSSCUT	5.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BRADSHAW	5.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
CASTLE CREEK	5.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BARNHARDT	5.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SUNFLOWER	5.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SADDLE RIDGE	5.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SKUNK TANK	4.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HIGHWATER	4.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	4.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WILLOW SPRINGS	4.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SADDLE MOUNTAIN	4.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SKULL MESA	4.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DEER CREEK	4.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RED HILLS	4.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BULL SPRING	3.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ROCK CREEK	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FIG SPRING	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MINNI	3.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	—
WILLOW CREEK	3.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
Y BAR	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HAWES	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
PINE FLAT	3.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MAZATZAL	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TUSCUMBIA	3.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
BULL SPRING	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BRONCO	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SECOND WATER	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FISHER	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SANDY SADDLE	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NORTH PEAK	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SALT RIVER	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CORNUCOPIA	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TIP TOP	2.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
DEADMAN MESA	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MIDNIGHT	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HALF MOON	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BUTCHER JONES	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WET BOTTOM	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PINE CREEK LOOP	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BRUSH	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SADDLE RIDGE	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MAZATZAL	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
QUIEN SABE	2.4		Yes	—	—
HORSETHIEF RECREATION	2.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DUTCHMAN GRAVE	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BRUSH	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SAGUARO	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
HORSETHIEF CANYON	2.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SADDLE RIDGE	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PALO VERDE	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LOWER SOLDIER	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TREASURE LOOP	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DIAMOND	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HORSETHIEF LOOKOUT	2.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
JIM CREEK	2.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DAVENPORT	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RIDGE	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
STATELINE	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DOUBLE T	1.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
WILLOW SPRINGS	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
Y BAR	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LOWER SALT RIVER INTERPRETIVE	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HORSE MOUNTAIN	1.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
THICKET	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DAVEY GOWAN	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BRODY SEEP	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HALF MOON	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WILLOW SPRINGS	1.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SHEEP CREEK	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SADDLE	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
SHORT CUT	1.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SOUTH FORK	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WIND CAVE	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
KENTUCK	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
TOWERS MOUNTAIN	1.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
VERDE RIVER	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SEARS	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MAZATZAL	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PINE MOUNTAIN	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
NORTH PEAK	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SOUTH FORK	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BATTLE FLAT	1.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HIEROGLYPHIC	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MAZATZAL	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SAGUARO	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
DEER CREEK	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DELTA	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
EAST FORT	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
VERDE RIVER	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SIPHON DRAW	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JOJOBA	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MAZATZAL	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GRANITE	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	Yes	—
VERDE RIVER	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BARNHARDT	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BUCK BASIN	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
DAVENPORT	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PROSPECTORS	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WEST FORK	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ROCK CREEK	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MAZATZAL	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
THICKET	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LOST	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TWIN PEAKS START	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SAGUARO LAKE VISTA	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WILLOW BASIN	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BUTCHER JONES	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
THICKET	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SADDLE RIDGE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DAVEY GOWAN	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
THICKET	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LOWER SOLDIER	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—

Historical Trends — Carefree

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	3,538	$80,234
2015	3,684	$93,014
2017	3,805	$95,992
2019	3,932	$79,152
2021	3,685	$117,813
2023	3,665	$141,331

Museums in Carefree

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
PHOENIX HERPETOLOGICAL SOCIETY	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION			$353,795
MARTIN AUTO MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	17641 N BLACK CANYON HWY	6022982377	$248,956
PIONEER ARIZONA LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM			$227,512
HEALTH WORLD EDUCATION	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		8778056580	$173,397
SONORAN ARTS LEAGUE	ART MUSEUM		4805756624	$156,528
SCIENCE CENTER OF INQUIRY	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		4808390351	$104,919
CAVE CREEK MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM	6140 E SKYLINE DR	4804882764	$91,392
MARICOPA LIVE STEAMERS RAILROAD HERITAGE PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$83,003
VETERANS HERITAGE PROJECT	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$73,810
HUBBELL TRADING POST NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		5207553475	$38,849
ARIZONA FOLKLORE PRESERVE	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION		5203786165	$33,375
ADOBE MOUNTAIN RAILROAD MUSEUM AND DESERT RAILROAD	GENERAL MUSEUM		6236701904
ARIZONA POPULAR CULTURE MUSEUM AND MUSIC ARCHIVE	GENERAL MUSEUM	21001 N TATUM BLVD #36	4805154376
ARIZONA SCOUTING MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		4804635920
ASU MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY	GENERAL MUSEUM		4809456224
BISON MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		4808378700
CAREFREE DESERT GARDENS	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER
DEER VALLEY ROCK ART CENTER	ART MUSEUM		6235828007
FLEISCHER MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		4805852209
HEARD MUSEUM NORTH SCOTTSDALE	GENERAL MUSEUM		4804889817
JO AND WARREN BUXTON ART COLLECTION	ART MUSEUM
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		4804786000
PARADISE AND PACIFIC RAILROAD	GENERAL MUSEUM
PENSKE RACING MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		4805384444
RIVER OF TIME MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		4808372612
SCOTTSDALE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM I	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		6022530501
SOUTHWEST GERMAN SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		4808372825
TRUE WEST PRESERVATION SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Carefree

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
DESERT FOOTHILLS LIBRARY	38443 NORTH SCHOOLHOUSE ROAD	0.0	75,000
FT. MCDOWELL YAVAPAI NATION TRIBAL LIBRARY	16708 NORTH FORT MCDOWELL ROAD	0.0	7,200

Farmers Markets in Carefree

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Anthem Farmers Market	41703 N. Gavilan Peak Pkwy	10/02/2016 to 05/28/2017	Sun: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Carefree Farmers Market	1 Sundial Circle	10/07/2016 to 05/26/2017	Fri: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Farmers Market North Scottsdale	8711 E Pinnacle Peak Road		Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit
Market at DC Ranch	Southeast corner of Pima & Thompson Peak roads				Visit
North Scottsdale Farmers Market	8740 E Shea Blvd	01/01/2013 to 12/31/2013	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit
Roadrunner Park Farmers' Market	3502 E. Cactus Rd.	10/01/2016 to 05/01/2017	Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;	Yes	Visit

Hotels in Carefree

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale

CIVANA Wellness Resort and Spa

Hampton Inn Carefree

Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center

Restaurants in Carefree

22 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Athens on Easy Street

Brugos Pizza and Italian Bistro

Confluence

Corrado's Cucina Italiana

First Watch

Giordano Trattoria Romana

Hacienda's Mexican Grill

Keeler’s Neighborhood Steakhouse

Le Sans Souci

Liberty Station

Ofrenda

Pei Wei

Pizzafarro's

Pizzicata USA

Sesame Inn

Summit Diner

TeeBox Indoor Golf Club

The Cantina at Legend Trail Golf Club

The Horny Toad

The Spotted Donkey Cantina

Uncle Louie

Z’s House of Thai

Cafes in Carefree

12 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Black Mountain Coffee Shop & Cafe

Carefree Coffee Roastery

Grotto Cafe

Janey’s Coffeehouse & Bodega

Starbucks

Sundial Garden Cafe

The Healthy Creek

Twist Bistro & Gallery

Venues Cafe

Theatres in Carefree

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center

Clinics in Carefree

5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AZ Pain Doctors

Carefree Internal Medicine

HonorHealth - Carefree Highway Primary Care

NV Medical Center

Real Life Weight Loss & Wellness

Dentists in Carefree

6 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carefree Dentists

Carefree Village Dentistry

Davis Dentistry

Dental Studio 101

Dentistry at Westland

Terravita Smiles

Veterinaries in Carefree

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Animal Hospital At Terravita

Arizona Animal Hospital

Gas Stations in Carefree

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Safeway

Shell

Banks in Carefree

8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arizona Bank & Trust

Bank of America

BMO Harris Bank

Chase

National Bank of Arizona

U.S. Bank

Wells Fargo

Gyms in Carefree

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness

Vitality Health Fitness

Golf Courses in Carefree

13 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Desert Forest Golf Club

Desert Mountain Apache Golf Course

Desert Mountain Chiricahua Golf Course

Desert Mountain Cochise Golf Course

Desert Mountain Geronimo Golf Course

Desert Mountain Outlaw Golf Course

Desert Mountain Renegade Golf Course

Legend Trail Golf Club

Mirabel Golf Club

Terravita Golf Club

The Boulders Golf Club

Whisper Rock Golf Club

Breweries in Carefree

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Arizona Air Boutique	Balloons & Delivery, Winemaking Equipment & Supplies, Helium Gases, Brewer Equipment Supplies & Serv	10401 N 32nd St
Black Canyon Brewing Supplies	Breweries	2734 W Bell Rd
Electric Charging Station	Electric Cars, Cheese Shops, Grocery Stores & Supermarkets, Banks, Breweries, Beer & Ale Distributor	4707 E Shea Blvd
Electric Charging Station, Fry's Marketplace	Supermarket, Clinics & Medical Centers, Cheese Shops, Supermarket and Grocery Store, Breweries, Beer	2727 W Bell Rd	6028962500	Visit
Four Peaks Grill & Tap	American Restaurant, Brewery and American Restaurant, Brewery and American Restaurant Airpark, Brewe	15745 N Hayden Rd D5 7	(480) 991-1795, 4809911795	Visit
Fry's Food and Drug	Cheese Shops, Grocery Stores & Supermarkets, Breweries, Beer & Ale Distributors, Beer & Ale Retail	18420 N 19th Ave
Fry's Marketplace	Cheese Shops, Grocery Stores & Supermarkets, Breweries, Beer & Ale Distributors, Beer & Ale Retail	1311 E Bell Rd
H&r Block	Supermarket, Income Tax Services, Tax Return Preparation Accountants, Cheese Shops, Grocery Stores &	3511 W Peoria Ave	6028665420	Visit
Ice Breakers Restaurant & Brewery	Commercial Banks, Brewery and Wine Bar, Other Financial Services	15730 N Pima Rd	4809486789
Joe's Place	Scottsdale Restaurants, Boulders Carefree, Arizona, Scottsdale, Food And Kindred Products, Malt beve	34482 N Scottsdale Rd	4805950052
Mcfate's Tap + Barrel	Brewery	7337 E Shea Blvd	4809941275	Visit
O H S O Brewery-paradise Vly	Breweries	10810 N Tatum Blvd
O.h.s.o. Eatery + Distillery	Distillery, New American Restaurant, and Brewery Airpark	15681 N Hayden Rd	4809483159	Visit
O’donoghue’s Pub & Grille	Brewery and Bar Greyhawk	20469 N Hayden Rd	4805856329
Oggis Pizza & Brewing Co.	Pizza Place, Brewery	8763 E Bell Rd
Old World Brewery	Breweries	201 W Lone Cactus Dr
Quick Stop Craft Beer Store	Breweries, Beer & Ale Distributors, Beer & Ale Retail	18655 N 7th St

Pharmacies in Carefree

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
CLARK'S PHARMACY	36889 NORTH TOM DARLINGTON DRIVE	480-488-2007

EV Charging Stations in Carefree

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Boulders Resort & Spa - Tesla Destination	34631 N Tom Darlington Dr	Tesla Destination	2		TESLA	public

Cell Towers in Carefree

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
Honda Bow & 11th Ave.	TOWER	24
Honda Bow & 11th Ave.	TOWER	24
37209 N. Black Canyon Highway	TOWER	23
37209 N. Black Canyon Highway	TOWER	23
9992 E Stagecoach Pass	TOWER	7
9992 E Stagecoach Pass	TOWER	7

Fire Stations in Carefree

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Carefree Fire Department	37401 N Tom Darlington DR	Career			480-488-0347

Bridges in Carefree

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Steel	1980	27	25,800	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1986	42	23,900	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1996	43	22,800	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2003	37	20,400	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1995	35	20,400	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1996	34	19,000	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2009	45	6,889	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1998	49	4,400	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2017	46	2,781	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1995	36	2,500	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1995	75	2,000	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2002	75	2,000	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1993	36	1,600	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2000	42	1,100	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2003	26	1,100	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2000	64	1,100	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1995	47	300	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1997	49	200	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1997	64	150	F
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2011	25	150	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1995	34	150	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2004	65	150	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2002	30	110	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1994	131	110	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1999	76	110	G

Amtrak Stations in Carefree

1 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Phoenix - North, AZ	2717 W. Bell Road	BUS

Airports Near Carefree

44 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport	PHX	Large Airport
Luke Air Force Base	LUF	Medium Airport
Mesa Gateway Airport	AZA	Medium Airport
14th Street Gliderfield	—	Small Airport
Airscrew Performance Flightpark Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Bean Airport	—	Small Airport
Bishop Airfield	—	Small Airport
Boulais Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Bouquet Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Castle Well Airport	—	Small Airport
Chandler Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Cordes Airport	—	Small Airport
Desert Star Landing Strip	—	Small Airport
Estrella Sailport Gliderport	—	Small Airport
EZ Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Falcon Field	MSC	Small Airport
Flintstone Airport	—	Small Airport
Florence Military Reservation Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Flying A Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Glendale Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Hangar Haciendas Airpark	—	Small Airport
Joy Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Lakeside Airpark	—	Small Airport
Liberty Haven Airport	—	Small Airport
Mountain View Park Glider Landing Zone	—	Small Airport
Northstar Airport	—	Small Airport
Ogden Field	—	Small Airport
Payson Airport	PJB	Small Airport
Pegasus Airpark	—	Small Airport
Phoenix Deer Valley Airport	DVT	Small Airport
Phoenix Goodyear Airport	GYR	Small Airport
Pierce Airport	—	Small Airport
Rainbow Rancho Airport	—	Small Airport
Rainbow Valley Landing Strip	—	Small Airport
Ranta Strip	—	Small Airport
Red Creek Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Roesner Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Scottsdale Airport	SCF	Small Airport
Sky Ranch At Carefree Airport	—	Small Airport
Stellar Airpark	—	Small Airport
Sunnyslope Glider Landing Zone	—	Small Airport
Thunder Ridge Airpark	—	Small Airport
University of Arizona Maricopa Agricultural Center North Airport	—	Small Airport
Woods Road North Landing Strip	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Carefree

6 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone


Cactus Park Police Station	12220 North 39th Avenue
Community Police Station	750 West Peoria Avenue
Desert Horizon Precinct	16030 North 56th Street
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office	16705 East Avenue of the Fountains
Scottsdale Police Department - Foothills District	20363 North Pima Road
Yavapai County Sheriff's Sub-Station

Grocery Stores in Carefree

9 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
AJ's Fine Foods 90	Super Store	31311 N Scottsdale Rd
Bashas' 66	Super Store	36889 TOM DARLINGTON
Circle K 2705281	Convenience Store	6802 E Cave Creek Rd
Circle K 2705598	Convenience Store	6210 E Cave Creek Rd
CVS Pharmacy 7839	Other	32331 N Scottsdale Rd
SAFEWAY 1849	Supermarket	32551 N Scottsdale Rd
Target Store T-1327	Super Store	32351 N Scottsdale Rd
Walgreens 03766	Other	34402 N Scottsdale Rd
Wilcox Gas Operating LLC	Convenience Store	7201 E Cave Creek Rd

Post Offices in Carefree

2 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Cave Creek Post Office	38400 North School House Road
United States Post Office	100 Easy Street

Treatment Centers in Carefree

12 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Adolescent Substance Abuse Program - (ASAP)	Substance Abuse	602-434-0249
Community Medical Services - Phoenix on Cactus	Substance Abuse	602-607-4700
Homes of Personal Enrichment and - Sobriety Services/HOPESS	Both	480-660-5775
Hope House	Substance Abuse	480-448-6149
Hopess - Oraibi	Both	480-660-5775
Lateef Behavioral Care Homes - Shaw Butte	Both	602-327-8375
MIND 24/7 - Phoenix North Central	Mental Health	844-646-3247
Quail Run Behavioral Health	Both	602-455-5700
Sanctuary Sober Living LLC - DBA Sanctuary Recovery Centers	Substance Abuse	602-612-3816
Scottsdale Providence - Residential Program	Both	480-284-7440
SMC Recovery LLC	Substance Abuse	480-998-4673
Sobermans Estate	Substance Abuse	602-773-1112

DOL Wage Violations in Carefree

3 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $164,799 in back wages owed to 77 employees.

Violations

$164,799

Back Wages Owed

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
SonSol Development Corp.	—	—	85377	—	1	$84,593	$4,028	21
Keeler's Neighborhood Steakhouse	—	—	85377	—	1	$76,185	$1,411	54
E.F. Charles, Inc.	—	—	85377	—	1	$4,021	$2,010	2

Churches & Religious Organizations in Carefree

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
CHRIST ANGLICAN CHURCH	PO BOX 5892
CHRIST THE LORD LUTHERAN CHURCH	PO BOX 2539
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA	PO BOX 3254
OUR LADY OF JOY ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH CAREFREE	PO BOX 11359
REAL MAN MINISTRIES	PO BOX 5052
THE CROWNIST FAITH	PO BOX 3770

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carefree

What is the population of Carefree?

Carefree has a population of 3,672 residents and is located in Arizona. The population density is 417 people per square mile, spread across 8.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 64.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.4% female and 47.6% male.

Is Carefree expensive to live in?

Carefree has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 100.7 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $141,331, 88% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $1,066,600 (278% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,685 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Carefree safe?

The violent crime rate in Carefree is 572 per 100,000 residents, above the national average of 380. Prospective residents should research specific neighborhoods, as crime rates can vary significantly within the city. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,724 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Carefree receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Carefree?

Carefree has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 90°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 12.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 45.

How is the job market in Carefree?

The job market in Carefree is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.9% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,420. There are 142,693 business establishments in the area, including 9,181 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 32 minutes, and 50.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Carefree?

The median home value in Carefree is $1,066,600. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $1,289,851. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,685. Fair market rent is $1,151 for a 1-bedroom and $1,419 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 91.1%. The average annual property tax is $4,300.

How are the schools in Carefree?

Schools in Carefree score 5.4 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 61.6% of adults in Carefree hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 99.3% have completed high school. 23.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Carefree?

The obesity rate in Carefree is 26.6% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 7.5% of adults are smokers. 12.5% are physically inactive. 19.5% of residents report depression. 6.0% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 92.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,430.

What is transportation like in Carefree?

The average commute in Carefree is 32 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 44.3% of workers drive alone to work, and 50.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of Carefree?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Carefree is 96.9% White, 0.7% Black or African American. 91.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 8.9% speak Spanish. 13.2% of the population are military veterans. 16.1% of residents have a disability. 95.3% have health insurance coverage.

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