At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
13.8% smoking rate
How La Paz Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Paz Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Paz Valley a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
17.3% of adults in La Paz Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Paz Valley has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 96°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 4.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population550
Median Age73.6 yrs
Density19/mi²
Male / Female68% / 32%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$46,829
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$849M
Avg Weekly Wage$992
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$198,836
Housing Units562
Rent Burden19.2%
Health
Obesity30.7%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death23,645/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain4.6 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation1,057 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in La Paz Valley was built in 2001.
74.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Yuma Mcas/Yuma International (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
40.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.