East Fork, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Greenlee County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
492 Population 239/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $12,030 per capita
$134,100 Home Value $432,521 Zillow
$613 Median Rent 19.7% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 12.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,100 home value, $613/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher

East Fork, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,750
42% below
$12,030 per capita
Home Value
$134,100
52% below
Zillow: $432,521
Median Rent
$613/mo
47% below
19.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
80% below
57.0% high school+
Unemployment
12.6%
250% above
39.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.5%
42% above
35.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How East Fork Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
58%
Home Value
48%
Rent
53%
Poverty
318%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
350%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Fork a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

East Fork residents earn a median household income of $43,750 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $12,030. The unemployment rate stands at 12.6% (250% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 39.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 110 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in East Fork is $134,100 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $432,521. Median rent is $613/month, with 19.7% 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 1977.

Education

6.8% of adults in East Fork hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 57.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Fork has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population492
Median Age20.5 yrs
Density239/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$12,030
Unemployment12.6%
Poverty39.4%
County GDP$2,526M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,696

Housing

A+
Home Value$134,100
Rent$613
Ownership47.5%
Zillow$432,521
Housing Units150
Rent Burden19.7%

Health

Obesity45.5%
Diabetes20.2%
Smoking35.7%
Heart Disease10.3%
Premature Death11,217/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain24.1 in/yr
Elevation5,403 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+57.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute26 min
Broadband61.5%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in East Fork was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Show Low Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.376 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.