At a Glance
Median Income
$78,125
$26,983 per capita
Violent Crime
500/100K
2,929/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.5%
65.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Picacho Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Picacho's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Picacho a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Picacho residents earn a median household income of $78,125 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,983. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3% (158% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,085 business establishments, including 424 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Picacho reports 500 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,929/100K.
Education
5.5% of adults in Picacho hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
65.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Picacho has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population320
Median Age52.5 yrs
Density53/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$78,125
Per Capita$26,983
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$16,272M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership80.2%
Zillow$272,307
Housing Units146
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent500/100K
Property2,929/100K
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,285/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain10.0 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,616 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+65.5%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute36 min
Broadband60.3%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Picacho was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Marana Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 424 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 79 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.
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