Sign In Register

Claypool, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Gila County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,134 Population 893/sq mi density
$54,010 Median Income $33,642 per capita
$113,600 Home Value $131,412 Zillow
67°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
280 Violent Crime/100K 4,085 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$54,010 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
280 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Claypool, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,010
28% below
$33,642 per capita
Home Value
$113,600
60% below
Zillow: $131,412
Violent Crime
280/100K
26% below
4,085/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.2%
85% below
84.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
2% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Claypool Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
40%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
103%
Crime
74%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Claypool a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Claypool residents earn a median household income of $54,010 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,642. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,138 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Claypool is $113,600 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $131,412. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Safety & Crime

Claypool reports 280 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,085/100K.

Education

5.2% of adults in Claypool hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 84.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Claypool has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population1,134
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density893/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,010
Per Capita$33,642
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$2,397M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,600
Rent
Ownership86.6%
Zillow$131,412
Housing Units607
Rent Burden27.9%

Crime

F
Violent280/100K
Property4,085/100K

Health

Obesity32.9%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death19,407/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain17.2 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation3,439 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.2%
High School+84.3%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score3.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute14 min
Broadband83.4%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Claypool was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.