At a Glance
Median Income
$51,103
$32,477 per capita
Home Value
$292,600
Zillow: $280,579
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
8.6% smoking rate
How Elephant Head Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Elephant Head's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Elephant Head a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Elephant Head residents earn a median household income of $51,103 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,477. The unemployment rate stands at 10.9% (203% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,240 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Elephant Head is $292,600 , 4% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $280,579. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Education
19.4% of adults in Elephant Head hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 20.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population572
Median Age60.9 yrs
Density79/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans23.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,103
Per Capita$32,477
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,844M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,147
Housing
B
Home Value$292,600
Rent
Ownership81.0%
Zillow$280,579
Housing Units230
Rent Burden29.1%
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking8.6%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,447/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain20.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation3,107 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Commute36 min
Broadband71.7%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Elephant Head was built in 1995.
22.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Tucson International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.464 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.