Springerville, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Catron County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,847 Population 161/sq mi density
$49,886 Median Income $29,381 per capita
$184,100 Home Value $265,027 Zillow
$1,199 Median Rent 35.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$49,886 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$184,100 home value, $1,199/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Springerville, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,886
34% below
$29,381 per capita
Home Value
$184,100
35% below
Zillow: $265,027
Median Rent
$1,199/mo
3% above
35.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.7%
21% below
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.9%
10% below
11.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Springerville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
66%
Home Value
65%
Rent
103%
Poverty
36%
Bachelor's
79%
Unemployment
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Springerville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Springerville residents earn a median household income of $49,886 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,381. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 133 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Springerville is $184,100 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $265,027. Median rent is $1,199/month, with 35.3% 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 1973.

Education

26.7% of adults in Springerville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Springerville has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,847
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density161/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$49,886
Per Capita$29,381
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$144M
Avg Weekly Wage$801

Housing

A+
Home Value$184,100
Rent$1,199
Ownership74.9%
Zillow$265,027
Housing Units1,075
Rent Burden35.3%

Health

Obesity28.9%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,457/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain11.4 in/yr
Elevation6,982 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.7%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute16 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed15 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Springerville was founded in 1876.
The median home in Springerville was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Show Low Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.