At a Glance
Median Income
$54,081
$37,585 per capita
Home Value
$291,900
Zillow: $425,071
Median Rent
$1,475/mo
36.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.5%
14.2% smoking rate
How Lake Montezuma Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Montezuma's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Montezuma a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Montezuma residents earn a median household income of $54,081 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,585. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,444 business establishments, including 612 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Montezuma is $291,900 , 4% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $425,071. Median rent is $1,475/month, with 36.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
19.5% of adults in Lake Montezuma hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Montezuma has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population4,615
Median Age64.1 yrs
Density400/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans17.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,081
Per Capita$37,585
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$12,137M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
B+
Home Value$291,900
Rent$1,475
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$425,071
Housing Units2,687
Rent Burden36.6%
Health
Obesity28.5%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,160/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain13.2 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation3,461 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute29 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries24
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Montezuma was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 612 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.