East Globe, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Gila County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
296 Population 88/sq mi density
$67,031 Median Income $21,615 per capita
64°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$67,031 median income, 6.2% unemployment
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher

East Globe, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,031
11% below
$21,615 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
7.7%
77% below
73.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
72% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
32.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How East Globe Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
89%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
172%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Globe 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 Globe residents earn a median household income of $67,031 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,615. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above 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.

Education

7.7% of adults in East Globe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 73.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Globe has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.

Data Overview

People

Population296
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density88/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans20.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,031
Per Capita$21,615
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,397M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership82.3%
Zillow$232,978
Housing Units92
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes17.9%
Smoking32.5%
Heart Disease9.2%
Premature Death19,407/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain15.6 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation3,432 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.7%
High School+73.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Broadband35.4%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in East Globe was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Safford Regional (71 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.6% 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.