At a Glance
Median Income
$35,625
$14,897 per capita
Home Value
$106,300
Zillow: $281,896
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
75.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
43.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.6%
35.0% smoking rate
How Topawa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Topawa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Topawa a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Topawa residents earn a median household income of $35,625 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,897. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 43.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23,608 business establishments, including 1,935 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Topawa is $106,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,896. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
7.0% of adults in Topawa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
75.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Topawa has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 56.
Data Overview
People
Population358
Median Age26.0 yrs
Density70/mi²
Male / Female72% / 28%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$35,625
Per Capita$14,897
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty43.1%
County GDP$66,712M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,191
Housing
A+
Home Value$106,300
Rent
Ownership34.6%
Zillow$281,896
Housing Units146
Rent Burden30.6%
Health
Obesity45.6%
Diabetes20.3%
Smoking35.0%
Heart Disease10.3%
Premature Death9,750/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain19.9 in/yr
AQI56 (Moderate)
Elevation2,450 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+75.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute23 min
Broadband26.0%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
Libraries31
Did You Know?
The median home in Topawa was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Marana Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
25.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 1,935 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 168 fatal vehicle crashes.