At a Glance
Median Income
$49,022
$16,757 per capita
Home Value
$75,500
Zillow: $169,813
Median Rent
$665/mo
14.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.5%
42.4% high school+
Unemployment
18.0%
24.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
13.8% smoking rate
How Pirtleville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pirtleville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pirtleville 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
Pirtleville residents earn a median household income of $49,022 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,757. The unemployment rate stands at 18.0% (400% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,604 business establishments, including 257 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pirtleville is $75,500 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,813. Median rent is $665/month, with 14.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
8.5% of adults in Pirtleville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
42.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pirtleville has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population1,869
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density1,005/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born29.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
D
Median Income$49,022
Per Capita$16,757
Unemployment18.0%
Poverty24.6%
County GDP$6,576M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,151
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,500
Rent$665
Ownership81.0%
Zillow$169,813
Housing Units519
Rent Burden14.2%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,424/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain14.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation3,975 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+42.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute38 min
Broadband69.2%
Internet Speed40 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Pirtleville was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Bisbee Douglas International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
29.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 257 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.