At a Glance
Median Income
$78,125
$26,983 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
5.5%
65.5% high school+
Unemployment
17.3%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
11.9% smoking rate
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?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
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 17.3% (381% 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.
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 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 77.
Data Overview
People
Population320
Median Age52.5 yrs
Density53/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born9.7%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$78,125
Per Capita$26,983
Unemployment17.3%
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%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,285/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain8.2 in/yr
AQI77 (Moderate)
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.
25.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 424 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 79 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.