Keams Canyon, AZ

Arizona

Keams Canyon is a small town in Arizona with a population of 460. Residents earn $61,413 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
460 Population 28/sq mi density
$61,413 Median Income $25,217 per capita
$77,100 Home Value
$677 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,413 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,100 home value, $677/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,413
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $77,100
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.3%
55% lower than US avg
Median Rent $677
42% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.0%
31% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Keams Canyon Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population460
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density28/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 6%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,413
Per Capita$25,217
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,065M

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,100
Rent$677
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity42.0%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.6%
Heart Disease8.3%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation6,411 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+91.1%
School Score4.62

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
CommuteN/A
Libraries15

Is Keams Canyon a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Keams Canyon receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Keams Canyon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Keams Canyon is $61,413, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Keams Canyon is $77,100, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $677 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Keams Canyon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Keams Canyon has a population of 460 with a density of 28 people per square mile. The median age is 31.6 years, 19% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Hispanic (85%), with 5.9% White, 4.1% Black, 23.3% Asian.

Population

460
Total Population
28
People / sq mi
31.6yrs
Median Age
19% below US avg
16.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Keams Canyon vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only44.7%
43% below US avg
Spanish55.3%
313% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Keams Canyon vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Keams Canyon is $61,413, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Keams Canyon vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,413
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,217
Avg Weekly Wage$970
IRS Avg AGI$56,299

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,970
County GDP$4,065M

Business (County)

Restaurants248
Healthcare253
Retail278
Manufacturing43

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,898
17% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.76%

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home8.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Keams Canyon is $77,100, 73% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $677 (42% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$77,100
73% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$677
42% below US avg

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-Occupied25.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,898
17% below US avg
Effective Rate3.76%
In Keams Canyon, 42.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.6% report depression. 30.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Keams Canyon vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.0%
31% above US avg
Diabetes16.1%
Heart Disease8.3%
High Blood Pressure38.4%
Asthma16.5%
COPD11.0%
Stroke5.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking11.8%
Physical Inactivity30.2%
Depression24.6%
Mental Distress23.8%
Physical Distress19.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate84.6%
Checkup Rate69.4%
Premature Death21,728/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment4.6/10
Exercise Access59.8%
Healthcare Facilities253

Crime Rates: Keams Canyon vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)37

Safety Score

Keams Canyon has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation6,411 ft (1,954 m)
Area16.6 sq mi (43.1 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates35.8208°N, 110.2037°W
County FIPS04017
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 15.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 17.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.1%
D 40.9%

Winner: Republican by 17.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.3%
55% below US avg
High School+91.1%
School Test Score4.62
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density28/sq mi
Total Area16.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries15
Healthcare Facilities253
Restaurants248
Retail Stores278

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)37

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home8.3%

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