Payson, AZ

Arizona · Gila County

Payson is a small city in Arizona with a population of 16,494. Residents earn $65,175 per year, which is 13% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0

B Good

16,494 Population 852/sq mi density

$65,175 Median Income $39,610 per capita

$343,200 Home Value $440,162 Zillow

$1,355 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent

57°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr

374 Violent Crime/100K 1,827 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.1 / 5.0

$65,175 median income, 3.5% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.7 / 5.0

$343,200 home value, $1,355/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

374 violent crimes/100K (1% below avg)

Education

3.1 / 5.0

26.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $65,175

13% lower than US avg

Home Value $343,200

22% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 374/100K

1% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 26.5%

21% lower than US avg

Median Rent $1,355

17% higher than US avg

Obesity Rate 29.7%

7% lower than US avg

Unemployment 3.5%

3% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 4.3%

65% lower than US avg

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

People

Population16,494

Median Age58.9 yrs

Density852/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Largest GroupWhite 88%

Veterans13.5%

Economy

Median Income$65,175

Per Capita$39,610

Unemployment3.5%

Poverty4.3%

County GDP$2,397M

Commute18 min

Housing

B+

Home Value$343,200

Rent$1,355

Ownership77.2%

Zillow$440,162

Housing Units9,728

Rent Burden31.1%

Crime

Violent374/100K

Property1,827/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault343/100K

Burglary381/100K

Health

Obesity29.7%

Uninsured10.5%

Smoking14.1%

Depression23.4%

Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)

AQI45 (Good)

Rain19.8 in/yr

Sunny Days330/yr

Elevation4,998 ft (1,523 m)

Education

Bachelor's+26.5%

High School+92.5%

Graduate+9.7%

School Score3.76

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%

Commute18 min

Broadband85.9%

EV Stations4

Libraries9

Is Payson a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Payson receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Payson offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Payson is $65,175, 13% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Payson is $343,200, 22% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,355 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Payson is below the national average at 374 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,827 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

26.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.5% have completed high school. School test scores average 3.8/10, below typical benchmarks.

Climate & Weather

Payson enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 19.8 inches, including 18.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Payson has a population of 16,494 with a density of 852 people per square mile, spread across 19.4 square miles. The median age is 58.9 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.4% female and 48.6% male. The city is predominantly White (87.6%), with 3.4% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 89.6% of residents, while 10.4% speak Spanish. 13.5% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 19.6% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.6% have health insurance coverage.

Population

16,494

Total Population

852

People / sq mi

58.9yrs

Median Age

51% above US avg

19.4mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%

Female 51.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Payson vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 89.6%

14% above US avg

Spanish 10.4%

22% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Payson vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Payson is $65,175, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,610. The average weekly wage is $1,090, 24% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,138 business establishments, including 138 restaurants. The cost of living index is 100.7, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 10.1% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Payson vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$65,175
	13% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$39,610
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,090
IRS Avg AGI	$62,582
Gini Index	0.439 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.5%
	3% below US avg
Poverty Rate	4.3%
	65% below US avg
Establishments (County)	1,138
County GDP	$2,397M

Business (County)

Restaurants	138
Healthcare	139
Retail	136
Manufacturing	17

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$3,723
	6% above US avg
Cost of Living	100.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.08%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	18.2 min
Drive Alone	71.5%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	10.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Payson is $343,200, 22% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $440,162, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 96.7% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $1,355 (17% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $1,151 for a one-bedroom to $1,419 for a two-bedroom apartment. 77.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 9,728 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1992. The average annual property tax is $3,723. 31.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$343,200
	22% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$440,162
Median List Price	$607,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$607,450
$/Sq Ft	$304
Homes Sold	17
Sale-to-List Ratio	96.7%
Price Drops	18.5%
Inventory	130

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,355
	17% above US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$2,107
Rent Burden	31.1%

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

Homeownership	77.2%
Owner-Occupied	77.2%
Renter-Occupied	22.8%
Housing Units	9,728
Median Year Built	1992

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$3,723
	6% above US avg
Effective Rate	1.08%

In Payson, 29.7% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 8.8% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 5.4% of residents. 27.4% have high blood pressure. 14.1% are current smokers. 19.1% report binge drinking. 21.1% are physically inactive, below the national average. 23.4% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 18.0% experience frequent mental distress. 10.5% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,233. The dentist ratio is 1:1,634. 87.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 6.7 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-23)

PM2.5

2.9

μg/m³

Fine particulate

PM10

8.0

μg/m³

Coarse particulate

NO₂

0.3

μg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide

O₃

125.0

μg/m³

Ozone

SO₂

0.3

μg/m³

Sulphur dioxide

123.0

μg/m³

Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Payson vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	29.7%
	7% below US avg
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart Disease	5.4%
High Blood Pressure	27.4%
Asthma	11.1%
COPD	6.7%
Cancer	7.6%
Stroke	3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	14.1%
	1% above US avg
Binge Drinking	19.1%
Physical Inactivity	21.1%
Depression	23.4%
Mental Distress	18.0%
Physical Distress	13.4%
Short Sleep	35.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	89.6%
Uninsured	10.5%
	22% above US avg
Primary Care	1:2,233
Dentists	1:1,634
Mental Health	1:1,080
Checkup Rate	71.2%
Dental Visits	55.9%
Premature Death	19,407/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	6.7/10
Exercise Access	87.8%
Healthcare Facilities	139

Payson has a violent crime rate of 374 per 100,000 residents, 1% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 342.6 per 100,000, robbery at 25.4, rape at 6.4. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,827 per 100,000, 7% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,320, burglary at 381, vehicle theft at 127 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 22 fatal traffic crashes. The area has experienced 273 federally declared disasters. Overall, Payson receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent	374.4/100K
	1% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	6.4/100K
Robbery	25.4/100K
Assault	342.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	1,827.4/100K
	7% below US avg
Burglary	380.7/100K
Theft	1,319.8/100K
Vehicle Theft	126.9/100K
Arson	19.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	22
Traffic Accidents	858
Avg Accident Severity	2.3 / 4.0
FEMA Disasters	273

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Payson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 4,998 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	57.0°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	4,998 ft (1,523 m)
Area	19.4 sq mi (50.1 km²)
Population Density	852/sq mi
Coordinates	34.2438°N, 111.3190°W
Timezone	America/Phoenix
County	Gila County County
Nearest Airport	Winslow-Lindbergh Regional (INW) 64 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.8"

48% below US avg

Snowfall 18.5"

Wettest Month (Aug) 3.03"

Driest Month (Jun) 0.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median	45.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0517 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)	1.67 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	90.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	86.7 / 100
Community Resilience	6.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Relatively High
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively High
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Very Low
Landslide	Relatively Low
Volcano	Very Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

53 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 15, 2025.

Mar 2, 2005	40 km SSW of Winslow West, Arizona	M5.1	61 km
Jan 30, 2005	41 km NNE of Washington Park, Arizona	M4.0	62 km
Jan 6, 1998	15 km WSW of Joseph City, Arizona	M3.9	106 km
Jul 23, 2023	2 km E of Chino Valley, Arizona	M3.8	117 km
Jan 28, 2005	40 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.8	60 km
Mar 18, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.8	97 km
Jan 23, 2011	7 km NNW of Clarkdale, Arizona	M3.6	96 km
Feb 8, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.6	57 km
Oct 25, 2011	4 km WSW of Paulden, Arizona	M3.5	130 km
Nov 13, 1991	5 km NW of Prescott Valley, Arizona	M3.5	105 km
Jul 1, 2005	23 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.4	43 km
Apr 1, 1994	22 km WNW of Paulden, Arizona	M3.3	149 km
Apr 7, 2021	4 km ESE of Flagstaff, Arizona	M3.3	107 km
Mar 18, 2025	13 km NNE of Clay Springs, Arizona	M3.2	101 km
Jul 1, 2005	37 km NE of Washington Park, Arizona	M3.2	57 km
Jan 8, 2012	28 km SW of Winslow West, Arizona	M3.2	73 km
May 9, 2009	11 km SSW of Cordes Lakes, Arizona	M3.1	76 km
Jun 25, 2010	8 km SW of Roosevelt, Arizona	M3.1	71 km
May 5, 2015	6 km W of Munds Park, Arizona	M3.1	87 km
Sep 29, 1994	22 km N of Parks, Arizona	M3.0	149 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

39 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 7 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	97 km	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	98 km	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	99 km	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF2	97 km	0
Jan 17, 1993	EF2	88 km	0
Nov 19, 2023	EF1	4 km	0
Jul 10, 2021	EF1	40 km	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF1	27 km	0
Nov 18, 1986	EF1	94 km	0
Aug 9, 1984	EF1	99 km	0
May 4, 1976	EF1	91 km	0
Oct 18, 1972	EF1	94 km	0
Oct 18, 1971	EF1	95 km	0
Oct 17, 1962	EF1	68 km	0
Jul 24, 2020	EF0	72 km	0
Sep 23, 2019	EF0	77 km	0
Aug 18, 2018	EF0	97 km	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF0	84 km	0
Oct 6, 2010	EF0	69 km	0
Jul 16, 2006	EF0	77 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: San Francisco Volcanic Field (127 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
San Francisco Volcanic Field	Pyroclastic cone	3,850 m (12,631 ft)	1075	127 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RODEO (461,774 ac, 2002).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2002	RODEO	461,774	79 km
2005	CAVE CREEK COMPLEX	246,143	51 km
2020	BUSH	212,542	48 km
2019	WOODBURY	130,242	82 km
2004	WILLOW	118,494	22 km
2005	EDGE COMPLEX	69,291	51 km
1996	LONE	60,574	62 km
2021	BACKBONE	41,168	36 km
2017	BROOKLYN	39,780	64 km
2016	JACK	35,926	51 km
2016	JUNIPER	32,293	56 km
2017	GOODWIN	28,192	91 km
2024	SAND STONE	26,470	58 km
1990	DUDE	25,080	21 km
2015	CAMILLO	24,654	68 km
2020	SAWTOOTH	23,174	95 km
2024	SKELETON	22,753	66 km
2014	SLIDE	22,698	96 km
1995	RIO	22,666	74 km
2020	SALT	21,885	86 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	2.2 in
February	42°F (6°C)	2.0 in
March	45°F (7°C)	2.5 in
April	51°F (11°C)	1.1 in
May	58°F (15°C)	0.6 in
June	67°F (19°C)	0.4 in	Driest
July	76°F (24°C)	2.5 in	Warmest
August	74°F (23°C)	3.0 in	Wettest
September	69°F (20°C)	2.1 in
October	59°F (15°C)	1.7 in
November	48°F (9°C)	1.9 in
December	41°F (5°C)	2.2 in	Coldest

Payson has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 41°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.0") and June the driest (0.4").

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Payson is located in Gila County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent, a smaller urban community. 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 21% below the national average of 33.7%. 92.5% have completed high school. 9.7% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 3.8 out of 10, below typical benchmarks. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 68.4% of the vote, a 37.6-point margin. 85.9% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 4 EV charging stations. There are 9 public libraries serving the community. 139 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 71.5% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.4%

D 30.8%

Winner: Republican by 37.6 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	22
Traffic Accidents	858
Avg Accident Severity	2.3 / 4.0
FEMA Disaster Declarations	273

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	26.5%
	21% below US avg
High School+	92.5%
Graduate Degree+	9.7%
School Test Score	3.76

B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 4	Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density	852/sq mi
Total Area	19.4 sq mi
County	Gila County County

Services

Broadband Access	85.9%
Avg Download Speed	61.7 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	3.6 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	4
Alt Fuel Stations	5
Public Libraries	9
Healthcare Facilities	139
Restaurants	138
Retail Stores	136

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	18.2 min
Drive Alone	71.5%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	10.1%

Average costs for common services in Payson. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$252 ($151–$403)
Specialist Visit	$352 ($201–$554)
Urgent Care Visit	$201 ($101–$352)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,215 ($806–$5,035)
Dental Cleaning	$131 ($76–$201)
Dental Filling	$252 ($151–$403)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$45 ($25–$76)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$76 ($50–$121)
Brake Pad Replacement	$302 ($151–$504)
Tire Rotation	$40 ($20–$76)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$604 ($403–$1,007)
Battery Replacement	$201 ($101–$352)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$101 ($60–$151)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$91 ($50–$141)
HVAC Repair	$403 ($151–$806)
HVAC System Install	$7,049 ($4,028–$12,084)
Roof Repair	$1,007 ($403–$2,014)
Roof Replacement	$9,063 ($5,539–$15,105)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,511 ($504–$3,525)
Divorce (Contested)	$15,105 ($5,035–$30,210)
DUI Defense	$5,035 ($2,014–$10,070)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,511 ($806–$3,021)
Will Preparation	$504 ($201–$1,007)
Trust Preparation	$2,518 ($1,007–$5,035)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$25 ($15–$45)
Women's Haircut	$55 ($30–$101)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$151 ($76–$252)
Manicure	$25 ($15–$45)
Pedicure	$40 ($25–$65)
Massage (1 Hour)	$81 ($50–$131)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$4.13 ($3.02–$5.54)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.52 ($2.52–$5.04)
Loaf of Bread	$3.83 ($2.52–$5.54)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.53 ($3.02–$6.55)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.54 ($4.03–$7.55)
Rice (per lb)	$1.01 ($0.60–$1.81)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$141 ($81–$252)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$70 ($30–$151)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$70 ($40–$121)
Internet (Monthly)	$70 ($40–$101)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$65 ($30–$101)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$86 ($50–$151)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$201 ($76–$504)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$2,014 ($1,208–$3,525)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$70 ($30–$131)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$15 ($8.06–$25)
Car Registration (Annual)	$101 ($30–$252)
Driver's License Renewal	$30 ($15–$76)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,208 ($604–$2,518)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$1,007 ($504–$2,014)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$403 ($201–$705)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$50 ($25–$101)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$1,007 ($403–$2,518)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,588 ($5,035–$30,210)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$60 ($30–$101)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$101 ($50–$201)
Dog Grooming	$60 ($30–$101)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$40 ($20–$76)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$302 ($151–$504)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$201 ($101–$403)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$904
Toddler	$701
Preschool	$701
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$909
Toddler	$747
Preschool	$747

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Gila County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Retail Trade	2,016	125	$35,136	1.26
Accommodation & Food Services	1,821	130	$24,968	1.25
Health Care & Social Assistance	1,460	116	$59,984	0.64
Manufacturing	1,166	22	$96,368	0.89
Professional & Technical Services	936	109	$61,255	0.84
Mining & Oil/Gas	848	8	$93,528	14.04
Construction	761	144	$54,119	0.91
Administrative & Waste Services	248	53	$49,918	0.26
Finance & Insurance	216	56	$59,619	0.33
Transportation & Warehousing	204	27	$61,642	0.30
Arts & Entertainment	181	12	$31,598	0.67
Other Services	158	57	$36,006	0.33
Real Estate	133	73	$47,668	0.54
Information & Technology	120	21	$70,174	0.40
Educational Services	109	11	$40,340	0.33
Wholesale Trade	88	27	$70,275	0.14
Utilities	66	5	$77,598	1.09
Agriculture & Forestry	41	11	$36,726	0.32
Management of Companies	15	15	$135,104	0.06
Unclassified	5	14	$38,675	0.22

Hospitals in Payson

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
BANNER PAYSON MEDICAL CENTER	Critical Access Hospitals	4/5	Yes	(928) 474-3222

Schools in Payson

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Payson High School	High	790	44	18.0:1
Julia Randall Elementary School	Elementary	576	35	16.5:1
Rim Country Middle School	Middle	493	27	18.3:1
Payson Elementary School	Elementary	432	32	13.5:1
Payson Center for Success - Online	High	—	—	—

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Radio Stations near Payson

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality

Campgrounds Near Payson

26 campgrounds found near Payson.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
CROOK CAMPGROUND	5.0/5	2	$330
Moqui Group Campground	4.9/5	3	$85
Rock Crossing Campground (AZ)	4.9/5	35	$20–$40
Elks Group Campground	4.8/5	1	Free
Long Valley Group Campground	4.8/5	1	Free
REYNOLDS CREEK GROUP CAMPGROUND	4.8/5	1	$75
APACHE MAID CABIN	4.6/5	1	$75
CANYON POINT	4.6/5	102	$38–$260
SHARP CREEK	4.6/5	20	$29–$150
SPILLWAY (AZ)	4.6/5	24	$36–$190
Upper Tonto Creek	4.6/5	6	$20
ASPEN (AZ)	4.5/5	132	$35
CHRISTOPHER CREEK	4.5/5	44	$24–$80
SINKHOLE CAMPGROUND	4.5/5	13	$25
Clear Creek Campground (AZ)	4.4/5	19	$27
PONDEROSA (AZ)	4.4/5	51	$22–$100
HOUSTON MESA	4.3/5	86	$22–$170
MOGOLLON CAMPGROUND	4.2/5	26	$18
Woods Canyon Lake Group	4.2/5	1	$275
Lower Tonto Creek	3.9/5	9	$20
Rim Campground	3.9/5	26	$18
Horseshoe (AZ)	—	1	Free
Knoll Lake Campground	—	—	Free
Mesquite (AZ)	—	1	Free
Reynolds Creek Group Camp (ID)	—	1	Free
Riverside Campground (AZ)	—	1	Free

National Parks Near Payson

13 national parks and monuments found near Payson.

Park	Type	Fee
Dead Horse Ranch State Park	State Park	Free
Fort Verde State Historic Park	State Park	Free
Homolovi Ruins State Park	State Park	Free
Homolovi Ruins State Park	State Park	Free
Jerome State Historic Park	State Park	Free
Montezuma Castle National Monument	National Monument	$10
Red Rock State Park	State Park	Free
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park	State Park	Free
Slide Rock State Park	State Park	Free
Tonto National Monument	National Monument	$10
Tuzigoot National Monument	National Monument	$10
Verde River Greenway State Natural Area	State Park	Free
Walnut Canyon National Monument	National Monument	$25

Trails Near Payson

439+ trails found near Payson.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
GENERAL CROOK	26.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
LONG DRAW OHV LOOP	24.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DYE SNOWMOBILE LOOP	19.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BEAR SNOWMOBILE LOOP	17.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DAVENPORT	13.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GENERAL CROOK	12.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GENERAL CROOK	12.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
MAZATZAL	11.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
OHACO SNOWMOBILE LOOP	11.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WILLOW SPRINGS	10.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BALLANTINE	10.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
HIGHLINE	8.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MOGOLLON RIM SNOWMOBILE A	8.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CHAVES	8.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DUTCHMAN GRAVE	8.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ARIZONA	8.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TOWEL CREEK	7.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
WILLOW SPRINGS BIKE LOOP	7.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MAZATZAL	7.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WEST CLEAR CREEK	7.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
U-BAR	7.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WET BOTTOM	7.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COPPER CAMP	7.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HOUSTON BROTHERS	7.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WALKER BASIN	7.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HIGHLINE	7.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SHEEP CREEK	7.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
APACHE MAID	6.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
RED HILLS	6.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SEARS	6.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LOST GOLDMINE	6.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HIGHLINE	6.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DEL SHAY	6.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RIM	6.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
VERDE RIM	6.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SYCAMORE	5.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	5.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DEAD MAN	5.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BEAR FLAT	5.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CARR LAKE	5.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ASPEN	5.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
RED HILLS	5.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COLD WATER SPRINGS	5.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MAIL	5.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GOLD RIDGE	5.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HIGHLINE	5.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DENTON	5.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FLUME	5.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BARNHARDT	5.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SUNFLOWER	5.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BIG RIDGE	5.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MOGOLLON RIM SNOWMOBILE C	5.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SADDLE RIDGE	5.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LOWER CEDAR BENCH	4.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DEEP CREEK	4.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HIGHWATER	4.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PROMONTORY SNOWMOBILE LOOP	4.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
VERDE RIVER	4.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WILLOW SPRINGS	4.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SADDLE MOUNTAIN	4.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BARBERSHOP	4.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
POWERLINE	4.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HELL'S GATE	4.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TULE RIM	4.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
235 ROAD	4.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MOODY POINT	4.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DEER CREEK	4.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RED HILLS	4.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
99A OHV	4.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
COON	3.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BULL SPRING	3.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LARSON CANYON	3.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
FRED HAUGHT	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HACKBERRY	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
ROCK CREEK	3.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FIG SPRING	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HIGHLINE	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DEER CREEK	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HIGHLINE	3.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PARK	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
Y BAR	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HORTON CREEK	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BIG RIDGE	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PINE/STRAWBERRY	3.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
OAK SPRING	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LONG CANYON	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
MAZATZAL	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BOULDER CREEK	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BULL SPRING	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WALNUT	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MOGOLLON RIM SNOWMOBILE E	3.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
CIENEGA	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MAIL	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
FISHER	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SANDY SADDLE	3.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
NORTH PEAK	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FRED HAUGHT	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BOYER	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CORNUCOPIA	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SOUTH FORK	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MOGOLLON RIM SNOWMOBILE D	2.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BELL	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
WOODS CANYON LAKE	2.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DEADMAN MESA	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MIDNIGHT	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HIGHLINE	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HALF MOON	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DEADMAN MESA	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MOODY POINT	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BABE HAUGHT	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WET BOTTOM	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PINE CREEK LOOP	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ARIZONA	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MCFADDEN PARK	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BRUSH	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MCFADDEN PARK	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BOB BEAR	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SADDLE RIDGE	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BLODGETT BASIN	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HELLS HOLE	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MAZATZAL	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BACK ALLEY	2.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BACK ALLEY	2.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
EAST WEBBER	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DUTCHMAN GRAVE	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MESCAL RIDGE	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SARDINE SNOWMOBILE	2.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BRUSH	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SYCAMORE SPRING	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
GERONIMO	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BELL	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
DERRICK	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SADDLE RIDGE	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PALO VERDE	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BELL	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WILLOW CROSSING	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BEAR FLAT	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DIAMOND	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GRAPEVINE	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SUNSET LOOP	2.0		Yes	—	—
RIM LAKES VISTA	2.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
COL DEVIN	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ELMORE WASH	2.0		Yes	—	—
DAVENPORT	2.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LONG DRAW OHV SOUTH	1.9	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	—	—	—
CROSS ROAD	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BABE HAUGHT	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LONG DRAW OHV SHORTCUT	1.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
GRAPEVINE	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BUCKSKIN	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
HELLS HOLE	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
REYNOLDS CREEK	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WILLOW SPRINGS	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LUCKY STRIKE	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
KINDER CROSSING	1.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
Y BAR	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MILITARY SINK HOLE	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HIGHLINE	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HIGHLINE	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
RIM LAKES VISTA	1.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
DRIPPING SPRING	1.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
CASH	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HELL'S GATE	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SEE CANYON	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COYOTE	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ABBEYS WAY	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
THICKET	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BEAR CANYON LAKE	1.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MOODY POINT	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CENTER MOUNTAIN	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
DAVEY GOWAN	1.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BRODY SEEP	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VICTORINE CROSSING	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HALF MOON	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MOGOLLON RIM SNOWMOBILE B	1.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WILLOW SPRINGS	1.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
JUG	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ARIZONA	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
APACHE MAID	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SHEEP CREEK	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ROCK WALL	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WEST WEBBER	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HORSE CROSSING	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MEADOW	1.4	AC- ASPHALT	—	—	—
BULL RUN CONNECTOR	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
DONAHUE	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
SOUTH FORK	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DONAHUE	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TURKEY SPRINGS	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BOYER	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SEARS	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MAZATZAL	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LEONARD POINT	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PINE MOUNTAIN	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CENTER MOUNTAIN	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
ONE EIGHTY	1.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
NORTH PEAK	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SOUTH FORK	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WHITE MESA	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
SEE CANYON	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PINE CANYON	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BOB BEAR	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MCFADDEN HORSE	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
VERDE RIVER	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MYRTLE	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MAZATZAL	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WATERFALL TRAIL	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DREW	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PINE CANYON	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DEER CREEK	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DELTA	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
ROCK CROSSING	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POCKET	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
HIGHLINE	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LUCKY STRIKE	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LUCKY STRIKE	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
RIM	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
REYNOLDS CREEK	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
99A ACCESS	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
REDROCK	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HIGHLINE	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HIGHLINE	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MCFADDEN HORSE	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CHEVELON LAKE	0.9	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
HELL'S GATE	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DERRICK SPUR	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GRAY WOLF	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
BRUCE BROCKETT	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
VERDE RIVER	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WOODS CANYON NATURE	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
HELL'S GATE	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HIGHLINE	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
POCKET	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TELEPHONE RIDGE	0.8	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
JOJOBA	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MURPHY	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HORTON SPRING	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PINE CANYON	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GOLDEN GULCH	0.8		Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WALNUT	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MCFADDEN HORSE	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BOULDER HOP	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MAZATZAL	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SINKHOLE	0.7	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HELL'S GATE	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BARNHARDT	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BOYER	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GOOD ENOUGH	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CEDAR KNOLL	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MAXWELL	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DAVENPORT	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PINE CANYON	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PARKER CREEK	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
RIM LAKES VISTA	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
REYNOLDS CREEK	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WEST FORK	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WEST CLEAR CREEK	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GAP CREEK	0.6	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
ROCK CREEK	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PARKER CREEK	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
APACHE MAID SPUR	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
LITTLE SADDLE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DREW CANYON	0.5	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PINE CANYON	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ROCK CROSSING	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MAZATZAL	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TRAMWAY	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SEE SPRING	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ROCK CROSSING	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
RED HILL	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
CALLOWAY	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TURKEY SPRINGS	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
PINE CANYON	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ARIZONA	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LUCKY STRIKE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
THICKET	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LUCKY STRIKE	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
PINE CANYON	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
EAST WEBBER	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
JUG	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WELL OVERLOOK	0.5		Yes	—	—
PINE CANYON	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MILITARY SINKHOLE	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
HELLS HOLE	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
V-V	0.4	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LOST	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
237B OHV	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
SACRED MOUNTAIN	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PINE CANYON	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SOLDIERS CROSSING	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
VERDE RIVER	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FISHERMAN	0.4	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
WILLOW BASIN	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GENERAL CROOK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	Yes
VERDE RIVER	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MOHAWK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HORTON SPRINGS	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MALLARD	0.3		Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PINE VIEW	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PINE CANYON	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PINE VIEW	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PARKER CREEK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
WEIR	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PARKER CREEK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
CARR CONNECTOR	0.3	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PARKER CREEK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
MURPHY	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PARKER CREEK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
PARKER CREEK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LITTLE SADDLE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
EL OSO	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
BULL PASTURE	0.3		Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PINE CANYON	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HELL'S GATE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PARKER CREEK	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
BEAR FLAT	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PINE CANYON	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
THICKET	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SADDLE RIDGE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
DAVEY GOWAN	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PINE CANYON	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MERGANSER	0.2	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TWO-O-EIGHT	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
RIM CAMPGROUND	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
MYRTLE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LITTLE SADDLE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MEADOW	0.2	AC- ASPHALT	—	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WEIR	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
ROCK CROSSING	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
COON	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PLEASANT VALLEY VISTA LOOP	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PINE CANYON	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
GRAPEVINE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PLEASANT VALLEY VISTA LOOP	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
SEE CANYON	0.2	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PARKER CREEK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
PINE CANYON	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
THICKET	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
MALLARD	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WEST WEBBER	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
LADDERS	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
AL FULTON	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
LEONARD POINT	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
REYNOLDS CREEK	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
VERDE RIVER	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PINE CANYON	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PINE CANYON	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PINE CANYON	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PINE CANYON	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
HELL'S GATE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
TELEPHONE RIDGE	0.1	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
V-V ENTRY	0.1	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WOODS CANYON NATURE TRAIL CONN	0.1	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	—	—	—
PLEASANT VALLEY VISTA LOOP	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PLEASANT VALLEY VISTA LOOP	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PINE CANYON	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
FOOT	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PINE CANYON	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PINE CANYON	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PARKER CREEK	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
PINE CANYON	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PINE CANYON	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PARKER CREEK	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
VERDE RIVER	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PINE CANYON	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
WOODS CANYON LAKE CONNECTOR	0.0	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	—	—	—
PINE CANYON	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PINE CANYON	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PINE CANYON	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PINE CANYON	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PINE CANYON	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
LITTLE SADDLE	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
OXBOW	0.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	Yes
TELEPHONE RIDGE	0.0	NAT - NATIVE MATERIAL	—	—	—
VERDE RIVER	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—
PINE CANYON	0.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	—	—

Historical Trends — Payson

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	15,210	$44,661
2015	15,274	$42,856
2017	15,559	$46,602
2019	15,825	$51,280
2021	16,516	$58,109
2023	16,757	$65,175

Museums in Payson

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
NORTHERN GILA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	700 S GREEN VALLEY PKWY	9284743483	$67,525
NORTHERN GILA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	700 S GREEN VALLEY PARKWAY	9284743483	$67,525
ARIZONA COWBOY HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		5203844583
PINE-STRAWBERRY ARCHEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	ROUTE 87 (BEELINE HIGHWAY)	9284763547
PINE-STRAWBERRY ARCHEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	3886 ARIZONA 87	9284763547
PLEASANT VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9284623661
RIM COUNTRY MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		9284743483

Libraries in Payson

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
PAYSON PUBLIC LIBRARY	328 NORTH MCLANE ROAD	0.0	45,860
ISABELLE HUNT MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY	6124 NORTH RANDALL PLACE	0.0	23,348

Farmers Markets in Payson

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Payson Farmers Market	816 S. Beeline Hwy	05/23/2020 to 09/12/2020	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit

Hotels in Payson

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comfort Inn Payson

Days Inn & Suites Payson

Mazatzal Hotel & Casino

Quality Inn Payson

Restaurants in Payson

16 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Backwoods Bar & Grill

Bee Line Cafe

Buffalo Bar and Grill

Chili's

Crosswinds Restaurant

Denny's

El Rancho

Fargo's Steak House

La Sierra Mexican Restaurant

Macky’s Grill

Pinon Cafe

Pizza Factory

Pizza Hut

Sushi & Grill

Thai Station

W & Z Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar

Cafes in Payson

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Miss Fitz 260 Cafe

Starbucks

The Shroom Room

Cinemas in Payson

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sawmill Theatres

Clinics in Payson

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banner Health Clinic

Dentists in Payson

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anderson Dental Group

Gas Stations in Payson

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Avgas

Circle K

Maverik

Safeway

Speedway

Taylor

Banks in Payson

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arizona State Credit Union

Chase

Desert Financial

National Bank of Arizona

PNC Bank

WaFd Bank

Golf Courses in Payson

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Payson Golf Course

The Rim Golf Club

Nursing Homes in Payson

2 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
PAYSON CARE CENTER 107 EAST LONE PINE DRIVE	For profit - Corporation	163	94	5/5	—	3/5	5/5	9284746896
RIM COUNTRY HEALTH & RETIREMENT COMMUNITY 807 WEST LONGHORN ROAD	For profit - Corporation	109	101	2/5	—	3/5	4/5	9284741120

Pharmacies in Payson

5 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
BASHAS'	142 EAST STATE HIGHWAY 260	928-474-7039
PAYSON APOTHECARY PHARMACY	201 WEST MAIN STREET	928-468-8299
SAFEWAY	401 EAST STATE HIGHWAY 260	928-472-8242
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 1369	300 NORTH BEELINE HIGHWAY	928-474-0034
WALGREENS - 6533	100 SOUTH BEELINE HIGHWAY	928-474-1599

EV Charging Stations in Payson

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
Payson Village - Tesla Supercharger	142 AZ-260	Tesla		12	TESLA	public
Quality Inn Payson - Tesla Destination	801 N Beeline Hwy	Tesla Destination	1		TESLA	public

Cell Towers in Payson

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
3813 ELLISON DRIVE (109092)	MTOWER	49
3813 ELLISON DRIVE (109092)	MTOWER	49
511s S. Vanderlink (109073)	MTOWER	19
511s S. Vanderlink (109073)	MTOWER	19
NATIONAL FOREST ROAD 65 (112463)	LTOWER	16
NATIONAL FOREST ROAD 65 (112463)	LTOWER	16
(Payson) Diamond Point, Tonto National Forest	BTWR	9

Fire Stations in Payson

Name	Address	Type	Phone
Beaver Valley Fire Department	911 Beaver Flat RD	Volunteer	928-472-4711
Christopher-Kohl's Fire District	930 E Christopher Creek LOOP	Mostly volunteer	928-478-4011
Gisela Valley Volunteer Fire Department	269 S Stetson DR	Volunteer	928-474-7413
Houston Mesa Fire Department	8139 W Mescalero RD	Mostly volunteer	928-472-7908
Payson Fire Department	400 W Main ST	Mostly career	928-474-5242
Water Wheel Fire & Medical District	10603 N Houston Mesa RD	Career	928-474-3088

Bridges in Payson

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1991	62	3,600	G
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1991	55	1,250	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	2006	73	625	G

Correctional Facilities in Payson

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
GILA COUNTY JAIL - PAYSON	108 WEST MAIN STREET	COUNTY	-999	-999	OPEN

Airports Near Payson

15 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
14th Street Gliderfield	—	Small Airport
Bouquet Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Chapman Ranch Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Cottonwood Airport	CTW	Small Airport
Grapevine Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Jackson Hole Airport	—	Small Airport
Montezuma Airport	—	Small Airport
Payson Airport	PJB	Small Airport
Pleasant Valley Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Red Creek Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Rimrock Airport	—	Small Airport
Scottsdale Airport	SCF	Small Airport
Sedona Airport	SDX	Small Airport
Sky Ranch At Carefree Airport	—	Small Airport
Wisky Ranch/Chevlon Airport	—	Small Airport

Grocery Stores in Payson

16 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Bashas' 54	Super Store	142 E State Highway 260
Burger King 3512	Restaurant Meals Program	301 S Beeline Hwy
Circle K 2700816	Convenience Store	606 N Beeline Hwy
Circle K 2701792	Convenience Store	1009 S Beeline Hwy
Denny's #6688	Restaurant Meals Program	312 S Beeline Hwy
Dollar Tree 3129	Other	200 E State Highway 260
Maverik 292	Convenience Store	715 N Beeline Hwy
McDonald's #5783	Restaurant Meals Program	101 S Beeline Hwy
Payson Farmers Market Llc	Farmers and Markets	816 S Beeline Hwy
SAFEWAY 1536	Supermarket	401 E State Highway 260
Speedway 2884	Convenience Store	701 E Hwy 260
Speedway 2890	Convenience Store	2010 N Beeline Hwy
Speedway 2951	Convenience Store	910 S Beeline Hwy
Subway 2345	Restaurant Meals Program	128 E AZ-260
Walgreens 6533	Other	100 S Beeline Hwy
Walmart 1369	Super Store	300 N BEELINE HWY

Post Offices in Payson

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Payson Post Office

DOL Wage Violations in Payson

10 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $102,692 in back wages owed to 119 employees.

Violations

$102,692

Back Wages Owed

119

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Forest Restoration Management	—	—	85541	—	1	$43,919	$4,880	9
Horizon Human Services	—	—	85541	—	1	$20,012	$2,001	10
Debco Construction	—	—	85541	—	1	$12,148	$434	28
George Henry's Plumbing Heating and Cooling	—	—	85541	—	1	$8,786	$628	14
Neal & Sons Fire Wise	—	—	85547	—	1	$6,664	$555	12
Chapman Automotive Group	—	Chapman Automotive Group	85541	—	1	$3,029	$1,515	2
Home Depot	—	Home Depot Inc	85541	—	1	$2,921	$79	37
Cardo's Pizza & Italian Restaurant	—	—	85541	—	1	$2,579	$516	5
Hospice Compassus	—	—	85541	—	1	$1,961	$1,961	1
Payson Roundup Newspaper	—	—	85541	—	1	$673	$673	1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Payson

31 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
ALLIANCE FOR TRANSFORMATIONAL MINISTRY	200 W FRONTIER ST STE Q
ALS FAMILY OF FAITH	1426 N EASY ST
BEYOND LIMITS DISABILITY MINISTRY OF PAYSON	718 NOIRTH BOULDER RIDGE ROAD
CALVARY CAHPEL OF PAYSON	1103 N BEELINE HWY
CFTN PAYSON	98 E ARENA DR
CHRISTIAN LIFE FAMILY WORSHIP AND OUTREACH CENTER	PO BOX 2731
CHRISTOPHER CREEK COMMUNITY BIBLE FELLOWSHIP	STAR ROUTE 165 I
CHRISTS CHURCH OF RIM COUNTRY	1404 N FARVIEW DR
CHRISTS COMMUNITY CHURCH OF PAYSON	800 E FRONTIER ST
CHURCH OF GOD	208 S MCLANE RD
CHURCH OF THE SPIRIT INC	PO BOX 3507
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH IN AMERICA	601 E STATE HIGHWAY 260
EXPERIENTIAL PARTNERSHIPS IN CHRIST MINISTRY	401 E EVERGREEN ST
GISELA COMMUNITY CHURCH INC	STAR ROUTE 1150-C
GOLDEN RULE ORGANIZATION	303 W HOUSTON MESA RD
GRACE WORKS GLOBAL	783 W COLT LN
HOLY MONASTERY OF SAINT GREGORY THE THEOLOGIAN	905 S PINEVIEW ST
MOUNTAIN BIBLE EFC	302 E RANCHO RD
MOUNTAIN MEADOW RANCH BIBLE CAMP	630 N MOUNTAIN MEADOW DRE
PAYSON FOURSQUARE CHURCH	114 E CEDAR LN
RECONCILE CHURCH INC	32 UNIT C TONTO APACHE RESERVATION
RESTORATION CHURCH OF PAYSON	1100 W LAKE DR
RIM CATHOLIC EVANGELIZATION ASSOC	PO BOX 1635
ROCK OF AGES LUTHERAN CHURCH	204 W AIRPORT RD
SACRED PRESENCE NEW THOUGHT CHURCH	216 W MAIN ST
SHEPHERD OF THE PINES LUTHERAN CHURCH	507 W WADE LN
THE PAYSON CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL AWARENESS	107 W WADE LN STE 2
TONTO VALLEY BIBLE CHURCH INC	PO BOX 1199B
TRUTHPOINT BIBLE CHURCH OF GOD	806 N BEELINE HWY UNIT B
UNITY CHURCH OF PAYSON	PO BOX 2582
UPLIFT MINISTY INC	PO BOX 808

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Frequently Asked Questions About Payson

What is the population of Payson?

Payson has a population of 16,494 residents and is located in Arizona. The population density is 852 people per square mile, spread across 19.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 58.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.4% female and 48.6% male.

Is Payson expensive to live in?

Payson has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 100.7 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $65,175, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $343,200 (22% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,355 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

Is Payson safe?

Payson is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 374 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,827 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Payson receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Payson?

Payson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 330 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 19.8 inches, with 18.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 45.

How is the job market in Payson?

Payson has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.5%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,090. There are 1,138 business establishments in the area, including 138 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 18 minutes, and 10.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Payson?

The median home value in Payson is $343,200. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $440,162. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,355. Fair market rent is $1,151 for a 1-bedroom and $1,419 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 77.2%. The average annual property tax is $3,723.

How are the schools in Payson?

Schools in Payson have an average test score of 3.8 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 26.5% of adults in Payson hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.5% have completed high school. 9.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Payson?

The obesity rate in Payson is 29.7% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 14.1% of adults are smokers. 21.1% are physically inactive. 23.4% of residents report depression. 10.5% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 87.8% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,233.

What is transportation like in Payson?

The average commute in Payson is 18 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 71.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 10.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Payson?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Payson is 87.6% White, 3.4% Hispanic or Latino. 89.6% of residents speak only English at home, while 10.4% speak Spanish. 13.5% of the population are military veterans. 19.6% of residents have a disability. 89.6% have health insurance coverage.

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