Picacho, AZ

Arizona · Metropolitan Area

Picacho is a small town in Arizona with a population of 320. Residents earn $78,125 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
320 Population 53/sq mi density
$78,125 Median Income $26,983 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
72°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$78,125 median income, 9.3% unemployment
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $78,125
4% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.5%
84% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.4%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment 9.3%
158% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.1%
27% lower than US avg

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

People

Population320
Median Age52.5 yrs
Density53/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 64%

Economy

B
Median Income$78,125
Per Capita$26,983
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$16,272M
Commute36 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity40.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.0%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp72°F
AQI45 (Good)
Rain10.0 in/yr
Elevation1,616 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+65.5%
School Score4.62

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute36 min
Libraries19

Is Picacho a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Picacho receives an overall livability score of 2.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times, high obesity rates. Picacho has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Picacho is $78,125, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.3%, unemployment is notably high. 9.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Education

5.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 65.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Picacho has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F. Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Picacho has a population of 320 with a density of 53 people per square mile. The median age is 52.5 years, 35% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (63.8%), with 1.6% Hispanic.

Population

320
Total Population
53
People / sq mi
52.5yrs
Median Age
35% above US avg
6.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.8%
Female 57.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Picacho vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only69.1%
12% below US avg
Spanish30.9%
131% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Picacho vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Picacho is $78,125, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Picacho vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$78,125
4% above US avg
Per Capita Income$26,983
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118
IRS Avg AGI$66,681

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.3%
158% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.1%
27% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,085
County GDP$16,272M

Business (County)

Restaurants424
Healthcare620
Retail539
Manufacturing136

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,956
16% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.1 min
Work from Home5.6%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

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-Occupied80.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,956
16% below US avg
In Picacho, 40.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 19.0% report depression. 28.4% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.4%
26% above US avg
Diabetes12.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure31.4%
Asthma10.1%
COPD6.0%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.0%
Physical Inactivity28.4%
Depression19.0%
Mental Distress16.5%
Physical Distress14.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.2%
Checkup Rate72.1%
Premature Death9,285/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.3/10
Exercise Access63.0%
Healthcare Facilities620

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)79
FEMA Disasters546

Safety Score

Picacho has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. Annual precipitation is 10.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 91°F Jul (33°C)
Annual Average72.2°F
34% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average91°F (33°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall10.0 inches
74% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,616 ft (493 m)
Area6.1 sq mi (15.8 km²)
Population Density53/sq mi
Coordinates32.7102°N, 111.4943°W
County FIPS04021
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 5.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 22.1-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.6%
D 38.5%

Winner: Republican by 22.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.5%
84% below US avg
High School+65.5%
School Test Score4.62
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density53/sq mi
Total Area6.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries19
Healthcare Facilities620
Restaurants424
Retail Stores539

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)79
FEMA Disaster Declarations546

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.1 min
Work from Home5.6%

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