Steamboat, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Apache County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
364 Population 150/sq mi density
$29,783 Median Income $16,198 per capita
$39,600 Home Value $394,556 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 13.4% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$29,783 median income, 19.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$39,600 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Steamboat, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$29,783
60% below
$16,198 per capita
Home Value
$39,600
86% below
Zillow: $394,556
Median Rent
$850/mo
27% below
13.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
1.2%
96% below
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
19.5%
442% above
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
30.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Steamboat Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
40%
Home Value
14%
Rent
73%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
4%
Unemployment
542%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Steamboat 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

Steamboat residents earn a median household income of $29,783 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,198. The unemployment rate stands at 19.5% (442% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 630 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Steamboat is $39,600 , 86% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $394,556. Median rent is $850/month, with 13.4% 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 1985.

Education

1.2% of adults in Steamboat hold a bachelor's degree or higher (96% below the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Steamboat has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 14.

Data Overview

People

Population364
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density150/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

C
Median Income$29,783
Per Capita$16,198
Unemployment19.5%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$2,948M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,092

Housing

A+
Home Value$39,600
Rent$850
Ownership91.0%
Zillow$394,556
Housing Units131
Rent Burden13.4%

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes19.3%
Smoking30.0%
Heart Disease9.8%
Premature Death27,851/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain8.8 in/yr
AQI14 (Good)
Elevation6,516 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.2%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Commute22 min
Broadband57.4%
Internet Speed15 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Steamboat was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Winslow-Lindbergh Regional (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.514 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.