Peach Springs, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Mohave County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,196 Population 151/sq mi density
$49,286 Median Income $14,467 per capita
$655 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$49,286 median income, 22.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Peach Springs, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,286
34% below
$14,467 per capita
Median Rent
$655/mo
44% below
21.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.4%
75% below
72.5% high school+
Unemployment
22.8%
533% above
38.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.4%
38% above
36.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Peach Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
66%
Rent
56%
Poverty
307%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
633%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Peach Springs a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Peach Springs residents earn a median household income of $49,286 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,467. The unemployment rate stands at 22.8% (533% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,056 business establishments, including 451 restaurants.

Education

8.4% of adults in Peach Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 72.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Peach Springs has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.

Data Overview

People

Population1,196
Median Age18.3 yrs
Density151/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

D
Median Income$49,286
Per Capita$14,467
Unemployment22.8%
Poverty38.1%
County GDP$9,482M
Avg Weekly Wage$985

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$655
Ownership32.1%
Zillow$153,934
Housing Units353
Rent Burden21.7%

Health

Obesity44.4%
Diabetes19.8%
Smoking36.9%
Heart Disease10.0%
Premature Death13,413/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain15.3 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation4,868 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+72.5%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 22%
Commute18 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Peach Springs was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Laughlin/Bullhead International (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 451 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 61 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.