Arizona · Metropolitan Area
Tacna is a small town in Arizona with a population of 457. Residents earn $40,733 per year, which is 46% below the national average.
Based on current data, Tacna receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Tacna offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Tacna is $40,733, 46% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. The poverty rate of 15.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Tacna is $121,200, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $714 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 68.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.6/10.
Tacna has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F. Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 3.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
| English Only | 45.3% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 54.7% |
| 308% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $40,733 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,891 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,036 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,272 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,988 |
| County GDP | $11,353M |
| Restaurants | 371 |
| Healthcare | 417 |
| Retail | 466 |
| Manufacturing | 95 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,473 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.87% |
| Commute Time | 18.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $121,200 |
| 57% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $714 |
| 39% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,053 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,151 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,889 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,158 |
| Owner-Occupied | 49.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,473 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.87% |
| Obesity | 42.5% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.1% |
| Heart Disease | 7.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.6% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 9.8% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.0% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Mental Distress | 19.0% |
| Physical Distress | 18.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 59.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.0% |
| Premature Death | 9,876/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 417 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 25 |
| Annual Average | 73.1°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 94°F (34°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 3.8 inches |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 336 ft (102 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 238/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7004°N, 113.9618°W |
| County FIPS | 04027 |
Winner: Republican by 20.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.5% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 68.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.62 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 238/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 417 |
| Restaurants | 371 |
| Retail Stores | 466 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 25 |
| Avg Commute | 18.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |