At a Glance
Median Income
$36,713
$26,218 per capita
Home Value
$315,100
Zillow: $237,909
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
17.6% smoking rate
How Deer Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Deer Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Deer Creek a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Deer Creek residents earn a median household income of $36,713 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,218. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Deer Creek is $315,100 , 12% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,909. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Education
16.4% of adults in Deer Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Deer Creek has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population201
Median Age77.6 yrs
Density110/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$36,713
Per Capita$26,218
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,397M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090
Housing
D
Home Value$315,100
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$237,909
Housing Units102
Rent Burden27.9%
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death19,407/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain16.5 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation3,065 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Broadband78.7%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Deer Creek was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.