Elephant Head, AZ

Arizona

Elephant Head is a small town in Arizona with a population of 572. Residents earn $51,103 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
572 Population 79/sq mi density
$51,103 Median Income $32,477 per capita
$292,600 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$51,103 median income, 4.3% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$292,600 home value
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,103
32% lower than US avg
Home Value $292,600
4% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.4%
42% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.4%
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.3%
19% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Elephant Head Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population572
Median Age60.9 yrs
Density79/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 86%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,103
Per Capita$32,477
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,844M
Commute36 min

Housing

B
Home Value$292,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.0%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
AQI45 (Good)
Rain20.7 in/yr
Elevation3,107 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+89.0%
School Score4.62

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Commute36 min
Libraries5

Is Elephant Head a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Elephant Head receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Elephant Head offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Elephant Head is $51,103, 32% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Elephant Head is $292,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. The price-to-income ratio of 5.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Elephant Head enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Elephant Head has a population of 572 with a density of 79 people per square mile. The median age is 60.9 years, 57% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85.5%).

Population

572
Total Population
79
People / sq mi
60.9yrs
Median Age
57% above US avg
7.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.8%
Female 54.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Elephant Head vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only79.9%
2% above US avg
Spanish20.1%
50% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Elephant Head vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Elephant Head is $51,103, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Elephant Head vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,103
32% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,477
Avg Weekly Wage$1,147
IRS Avg AGI$54,861

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.3%
19% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,240
County GDP$2,844M

Business (County)

Restaurants102
Healthcare76
Retail156
Manufacturing36

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,792
37% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.64%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time35.8 min
Work from Home22.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Elephant Head is $292,600, 4% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$292,600
4% above 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-Occupied81.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,792
37% above US avg
Effective Rate1.64%
In Elephant Head, 29.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 22.0% report depression. 16.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Elephant Head vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.4%
8% below US avg
Diabetes7.7%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure27.8%
Asthma10.0%
COPD4.3%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.1%
Physical Inactivity16.4%
Depression22.0%
Mental Distress15.1%
Physical Distress10.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.8%
Checkup Rate72.9%
Premature Death6,447/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment5.7/10
Exercise Access61.2%
Healthcare Facilities76

Crime Rates: Elephant Head vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Safety Score

Elephant Head has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 20.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average65.3°F
21% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall20.7 inches
46% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,107 ft (947 m)
Area7.3 sq mi (18.8 km²)
Population Density79/sq mi
Coordinates31.7668°N, 110.9913°W
County FIPS04023
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 18.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 40.3%
D 58.9%

Winner: Democrat by 18.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.4%
42% below US avg
High School+89.0%
School Test Score4.62
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density79/sq mi
Total Area7.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities76
Restaurants102
Retail Stores156

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute35.8 min
Work from Home22.7%

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