Peeples Valley, AZ

Arizona · Metropolitan Area

Peeples Valley is a small town in Arizona with a population of 707. Residents earn $63,750 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
707 Population 47/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $44,283 per capita
$271,400 Home Value
$636 Median Rent
67°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$271,400 home value, $636/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,750
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $271,400
4% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.8%
26% lower than US avg
Median Rent $636
45% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.7%
14% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.1%
42% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.1%
59% lower than US avg

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

People

Population707
Median Age63.5 yrs
Density47/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$44,283
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$12,137M
Commute26 min

Housing

A
Home Value$271,400
Rent$636
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity27.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.9%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
AQI45 (Good)
Rain10.9 in/yr
Elevation4,662 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+94.2%
School Score4.62

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute26 min
Libraries24

Is Peeples Valley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Peeples Valley receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Peeples Valley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Peeples Valley is $63,750, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Peeples Valley is $271,400, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $636 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Peeples Valley enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Peeples Valley has a population of 707 with a density of 47 people per square mile. The median age is 63.5 years, 63% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.2%), with 1.3% Hispanic, 1.1% Black.

Population

707
Total Population
47
People / sq mi
63.5yrs
Median Age
63% above US avg
15.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.1%
Female 50.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Peeples Valley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Peeples Valley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Peeples Valley is $63,750, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Peeples Valley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,750
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$44,283
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
IRS Avg AGI$74,915

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.1%
59% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,444
County GDP$12,137M

Business (County)

Restaurants612
Healthcare833
Retail790
Manufacturing200

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,708
6% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.37%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.9 min
Work from Home9.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Peeples Valley is $271,400, 4% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $636 (45% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$271,400
4% below US avg
Median List Price$425,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$425,000
$/Sq Ft$328
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio98.5%
Price Drops12.5%
Inventory8

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$636
45% below US avg

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

Owner-Occupied89.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,708
6% above US avg
Effective Rate1.37%
In Peeples Valley, 27.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 23.9% report depression. 19.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Peeples Valley vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.7%
14% below US avg
Diabetes7.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure27.4%
Asthma12.1%
COPD6.9%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.3%
Physical Inactivity19.6%
Depression23.9%
Mental Distress18.6%
Physical Distress13.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.1%
Checkup Rate69.4%
Premature Death10,160/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access83.1%
Healthcare Facilities833

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)51
FEMA Disasters455

Safety Score

Peeples Valley has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. Annual precipitation is 10.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average67.2°F
24% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall10.9 inches
71% below US avg
Snowfall0.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation4,662 ft (1,421 m)
Area15.1 sq mi (39.2 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates34.2772°N, 112.7653°W
County FIPS04025
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 33.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.5%
D 32.6%

Winner: Republican by 33.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.8%
26% below US avg
High School+94.2%
School Test Score4.62
C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density47/sq mi
Total Area15.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries24
Healthcare Facilities833
Restaurants612
Retail Stores790

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)51
FEMA Disaster Declarations455

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.9 min
Work from Home9.5%

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