San Simon, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Graham County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
253 Population 333/sq mi density
$23,500 Median Income $20,337 per capita
$36,700 Home Value $251,348 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$23,500 median income, 15.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$36,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher

San Simon, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$23,500
69% below
$20,337 per capita
Home Value
$36,700
87% below
Zillow: $251,348
Bachelor's Degree+
4.8%
86% below
82.8% high school+
Unemployment
15.6%
333% above
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11% above
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How San Simon Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows San Simon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
31%
Home Value
13%
Poverty
110%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
433%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is San Simon 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

San Simon residents earn a median household income of $23,500 , which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,337. The unemployment rate stands at 15.6% (333% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 624 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in San Simon is $36,700 , 87% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,348. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Education

4.8% of adults in San Simon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 82.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

San Simon has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population253
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density333/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born9.5%
Veterans2.7%

Economy

D
Median Income$23,500
Per Capita$20,337
Unemployment15.6%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$2,015M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100

Housing

A+
Home Value$36,700
Rent
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$251,348
Housing Units154
Rent Burden35.8%

Health

Obesity35.7%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death11,353/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain10.3 in/yr
Elevation3,609 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.8%
High School+82.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Broadband59.2%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in San Simon was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Safford Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
36.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.