At a Glance
Home Value
$262,000
Zillow: $217,337
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
80.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
13.8% smoking rate
How Gila Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gila's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gila a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gila is $262,000 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,337. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Education
13.0% of adults in Gila hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
80.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gila has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population417
Median Age56.2 yrs
Density45/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$13,246
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,407M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,046
Housing
Home Value$262,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$217,337
Housing Units56
Rent Burden29.6%
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death12,951/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain14.5 in/yr
Elevation4,733 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+80.6%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 51%
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Gila was founded in 1884.
The median home in Gila was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Safford Regional (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
51.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.