Tonto Basin, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Gila County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,593 Population 50/sq mi density
$50,871 Median Income $30,595 per capita
$253,400 Home Value $342,950 Zillow
66°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$50,871 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$253,400 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Tonto Basin, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,871
32% below
$30,595 per capita
Home Value
$253,400
10% below
Zillow: $342,950
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
51% below
84.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.5%
8% below
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Tonto Basin Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
90%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tonto Basin a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tonto Basin residents earn a median household income of $50,871 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,595. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,138 business establishments, including 138 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tonto Basin is $253,400 , 10% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $342,950. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.

Education

16.5% of adults in Tonto Basin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tonto Basin has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.

Data Overview

People

Population1,593
Median Age70.2 yrs
Density50/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans16.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$50,871
Per Capita$30,595
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$2,397M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090

Housing

B+
Home Value$253,400
Rent
Ownership88.7%
Zillow$342,950
Housing Units1,180
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity29.5%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death19,407/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain16.0 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation2,272 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+84.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Broadband66.4%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Tonto Basin was built in 1998.
29.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Phoenix Sky Harbor International (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
38.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 138 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.