Turkey Creek, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Greenlee County County

1.3 /5.0
F Poor
474 Population 578/sq mi density
$82,500 Home Value $432,521 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Turkey Creek, AZ

At a Glance

Home Value
$82,500
71% below
Zillow: $432,521
Bachelor's Degree+
4.2%
88% below
55.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.4%
133% above
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.6%
42% above
35.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Turkey Creek Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
29%
Poverty
100%
Bachelor's
12%
Unemployment
233%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Turkey Creek a Good Place to Live?

F
1.3 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Turkey Creek is $82,500 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $432,521. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.

Education

4.2% of adults in Turkey Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 55.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Turkey Creek has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population474
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density578/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$10,673
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty12.4%
County GDP$2,526M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,696

Housing

Home Value$82,500
Rent
Ownership63.5%
Zillow$432,521
Housing Units125
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity45.6%
Diabetes19.9%
Smoking35.5%
Heart Disease10.2%
Premature Death11,217/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain24.1 in/yr
Elevation5,249 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.2%
High School+55.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute22 min
Broadband59.5%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Turkey Creek was built in 1986.
22.9% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Show Low Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.376 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.