Arizona
Thatcher is a small city in Arizona with a population of 5,354. Residents earn $77,455 per year, which is 3% above the national average.
Based on current data, Thatcher receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, high health insurance coverage. Thatcher offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Thatcher is $77,455, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Thatcher is $274,400, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $967 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Thatcher is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 20 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,099 per 100,000, near the national average.
21.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.6/10.
Thatcher enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
| English Only | 82.0% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 18.0% |
| 34% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $77,455 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,348 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,100 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,621 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.4% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 624 |
| County GDP | $2,015M |
| Restaurants | 69 |
| Healthcare | 86 |
| Retail | 94 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,214 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.81% |
| Commute Time | 22.5 min |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |
| Census Median | $274,400 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $344,659 |
| Median List Price | $470,000 |
| Median List Price | $470,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $156 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.8% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $967 |
| 17% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,053 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,151 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,889 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,158 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,214 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.81% |
| Obesity | 33.2% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.9% |
| Depression | 21.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.9% |
| Premature Death | 11,353/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 86 |
| Total Violent | 19.8/100K |
| 95% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 19.8/100K |
| Total Property | 2,099.4/100K |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 316.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,782.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 65.1°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 8.8 inches |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 3,030 ft (924 m) |
| Area | 6.7 sq mi (17.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 804/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8127°N, 109.7665°W |
| County FIPS | 04009 |
Winner: Republican by 48.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.1% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.3% |
| School Test Score | 4.62 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 804/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 86 |
| Restaurants | 69 |
| Retail Stores | 94 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 22.5 min |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |