At a Glance
Median Income
$53,846
$11,626 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
3.8%
44.7% high school+
Unemployment
9.8%
29.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
30.0% smoking rate
How Gila Crossing Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gila Crossing's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gila Crossing a Good Place to Live?
D
1.5 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gila Crossing residents earn a median household income of $53,846 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $11,626. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 142,693 business establishments, including 9,181 restaurants.
Education
3.8% of adults in Gila Crossing hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% below the national average).
44.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gila Crossing has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 77.
Data Overview
People
Population965
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density1,109/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$53,846
Per Capita$11,626
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty29.5%
County GDP$419,250M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,420
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership80.2%
Zillow$396,376
Housing Units205
Rent Burden29.8%
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes19.3%
Smoking30.0%
Heart Disease8.9%
Premature Death8,525/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain7.4 in/yr
AQI77 (Moderate)
Elevation1,041 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.8%
High School+44.7%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute22 min
Broadband68.6%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations26
Libraries65
Did You Know?
The median home in Gila Crossing was built in 2004.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 9,181 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 630 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.