Del Muerto, AZ

Arizona

Del Muerto is a small town in Arizona with a population of 495. Residents earn $29,541 per year, which is 61% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
495 Population 416/sq mi density
$29,541 Median Income $15,388 per capita
$72,500 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$29,541 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,500 home value
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $29,541
61% lower than US avg
Home Value $72,500
74% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.4%
90% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.1%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population495
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density416/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Largest GroupWhite 0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$29,541
Per Capita$15,388
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,948M

Housing

A+
Home Value$72,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.5%
Heart Disease9.1%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation6,473 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.4%
High School+73.0%
School Score4.62

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
CommuteN/A
Libraries8

Is Del Muerto a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Del Muerto receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Del Muerto offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Del Muerto is $29,541, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Del Muerto is $72,500, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

3.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 73.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Del Muerto experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Del Muerto has a population of 495 with a density of 416 people per square mile. The median age is 58.0 years, 49% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Hispanic (100%), with 97.8% Asian.

Population

495
Total Population
416
People / sq mi
58.0yrs
Median Age
49% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 40.6%
Female 59.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Del Muerto vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only9.7%
88% below US avg
Spanish90.3%
574% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Del Muerto vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Del Muerto is $29,541, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Del Muerto vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$29,541
61% below US avg
Per Capita Income$15,388
Avg Weekly Wage$1,092
IRS Avg AGI$46,478

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)630
County GDP$2,948M

Business (County)

Restaurants62
Healthcare70
Retail98
Manufacturing7

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,061
41% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.84%

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home21.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Del Muerto is $72,500, 74% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$72,500
74% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

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

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,061
41% below US avg
Effective Rate2.84%
In Del Muerto, 38.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 19.5% report depression. 30.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Del Muerto vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.1%
19% above US avg
Diabetes18.1%
Heart Disease9.1%
High Blood Pressure35.7%
Asthma14.5%
COPD11.8%
Stroke6.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking13.5%
Physical Inactivity30.6%
Depression19.5%
Mental Distress22.9%
Physical Distress21.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate69.9%
Checkup Rate68.6%
Premature Death27,851/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment3.1/10
Exercise Access17.5%
Healthcare Facilities70

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)23

Safety Score

Del Muerto has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation6,473 ft (1,973 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density416/sq mi
Coordinates36.1874°N, 109.4359°W
County FIPS04001
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 3.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 19-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 40%
D 58.9%

Winner: Democrat by 19 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.4%
90% below US avg
High School+73.0%
School Test Score4.62
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density416/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities70
Restaurants62
Retail Stores98

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)23

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home21.7%

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