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Low Mountain, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Navajo County County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
567 Population 15/sq mi density
$18,472 Median Income $12,063 per capita
$121,400 Home Value $394,556 Zillow
$1,108 Median Rent 14.2% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
783 Violent Crime/100K 4,878 property/100K
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$18,472 median income, 13.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$121,400 home value, $1,108/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
783 violent crimes/100K (106% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Low Mountain, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$18,472
75% below
$12,063 per capita
Home Value
$121,400
57% below
Zillow: $394,556
Median Rent
$1,108/mo
5% below
14.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
783/100K
106% above
4,878/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.1%
91% below
68.9% high school+
Unemployment
13.8%
283% above
35.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.1%
50% above
37.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
318 sunny days/yr

How Low Mountain Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Low Mountain's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
25%
Home Value
43%
Rent
95%
Poverty
282%
Bachelor's
9%
Unemployment
383%
Crime
206%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Low Mountain a Good Place to Live?

D
1.6 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Low Mountain residents earn a median household income of $18,472 , which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $12,063. The unemployment rate stands at 13.8% (283% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,970 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Low Mountain is $121,400 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $394,556. Median rent is $1,108/month, with 14.2% 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.

Safety & Crime

Low Mountain reports 783 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 106% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,878/100K.

Education

3.1% of adults in Low Mountain hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below the national average). 68.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Low Mountain has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population567
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density15/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

F
Median Income$18,472
Per Capita$12,063
Unemployment13.8%
Poverty35.0%
County GDP$4,065M
Avg Weekly Wage$970

Housing

C+
Home Value$121,400
Rent$1,108
Ownership86.8%
Zillow$394,556
Housing Units264
Rent Burden14.2%

Crime

F
Violent783/100K
Property4,878/100K

Health

Obesity48.1%
Diabetes22.0%
Smoking37.9%
Heart Disease11.4%
Premature Death21,728/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation6,159 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.1%
High School+68.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 41%
Commute24 min
Broadband42.4%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries15

Did You Know?

The median home in Low Mountain was built in 1992.
46.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Winslow-Lindbergh Regional (73 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.