At a Glance
Median Rent
$375/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
248/100K
3,301/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
25.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Poston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Poston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Poston a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Poston reports 248 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,301/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Poston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Poston has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 5.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population168
Median Age27.1 yrs
Density122/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans88.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$11,397
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty100.0%
County GDP$849M
Avg Weekly Wage$992
Housing
Home Value
Rent$375
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$347,942
Housing Units71
Rent Burden22.5%
Crime
F
Violent248/100K
Property3,301/100K
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes16.2%
Smoking25.3%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death23,645/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain5.7 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation331 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Broadband74.0%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Poston was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Laughlin/Bullhead International (81 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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