At a Glance
Median Income
$32,614
$18,953 per capita
Home Value
$57,600
Zillow: $208,501
Violent Crime
20/100K
2,099/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
78.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
52.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Sunizona Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sunizona's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sunizona a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sunizona residents earn a median household income of $32,614 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,953. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 52.5% 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 Sunizona is $57,600 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,501. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Sunizona reports 20 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 95% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,099/100K.
Education
17.9% of adults in Sunizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
78.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sunizona has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population211
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density23/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$32,614
Per Capita$18,953
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty52.5%
County GDP$6,576M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,151
Housing
A+
Home Value$57,600
Rent
Ownership81.1%
Zillow$208,501
Housing Units199
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent20/100K
Property2,099/100K
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,424/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.2 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation4,376 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+78.6%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute24 min
Broadband72.6%
Internet Speed40 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Sunizona was built in 1978.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bisbee Douglas International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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