Wagon Wheel, AZ

Arizona

Wagon Wheel is a small town in Arizona with a population of 1,767. Residents earn $55,506 per year, which is 26% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,767 Population 698/sq mi density
$55,506 Median Income $32,063 per capita
$258,800 Home Value
$1,069 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$55,506 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$258,800 home value, $1,069/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $55,506
26% lower than US avg
Home Value $258,800
8% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.5%
27% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,069
8% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.8%
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.2%
17% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.0%
27% lower than US avg

How Wagon Wheel Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,767
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density698/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 84%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,506
Per Capita$32,063
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$2,397M
Commute18 min

Housing

A
Home Value$258,800
Rent$1,069
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.4%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI45 (Good)
Rain15.7 in/yr
Elevation6,639 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+92.0%
School Score4.62

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute18 min
Libraries9

Is Wagon Wheel a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Wagon Wheel receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Wagon Wheel offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Wagon Wheel is $55,506, 26% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Wagon Wheel is $258,800, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,069 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Wagon Wheel experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches, including 19.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Wagon Wheel has a population of 1,767 with a density of 698 people per square mile. The median age is 56.0 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (83.5%), with 6% Hispanic.

Population

1,767
Total Population
698
People / sq mi
56.0yrs
Median Age
44% above US avg
2.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.9%
Female 55.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Wagon Wheel vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.7%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.3%
68% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Wagon Wheel vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Wagon Wheel is $55,506, which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Wagon Wheel vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,506
26% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,063
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090
IRS Avg AGI$62,582

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.2%
17% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.0%
27% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,138
County GDP$2,397M

Business (County)

Restaurants138
Healthcare139
Retail136
Manufacturing17

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,723
6% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.44%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.1 min
Work from Home8.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Wagon Wheel is $258,800, 8% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,069 (8% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$258,800
8% below US avg
Median List Price$348,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$348,000
$/Sq Ft$211
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops30.8%
Inventory13

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,069
8% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,053
1 Bedroom$1,151
2 Bedrooms$1,419
3 Bedrooms$1,889
4 Bedrooms$2,158

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,723
6% above US avg
Effective Rate1.44%
In Wagon Wheel, 32.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.4% report depression. 18.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Wagon Wheel vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.8%
2% above US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure30.6%
Asthma11.7%
COPD6.4%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.4%
Physical Inactivity18.5%
Depression22.4%
Mental Distress17.2%
Physical Distress12.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate68.2%
Premature Death19,407/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.7/10
Exercise Access87.8%
Healthcare Facilities139

Crime Rates: Wagon Wheel vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)22
FEMA Disasters273

Safety Score

Wagon Wheel has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 15.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average53.1°F
2% below US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall15.7 inches
59% below US avg
Snowfall19.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation6,639 ft (2,024 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density698/sq mi
Coordinates34.1975°N, 110.0271°W
County FIPS04007
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 24.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 37.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.4%
D 30.8%

Winner: Republican by 37.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.5%
27% below US avg
High School+92.0%
School Test Score4.62
C+ Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density698/sq mi
Total Area2.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities139
Restaurants138
Retail Stores136

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)22
FEMA Disaster Declarations273

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.1 min
Work from Home8.5%

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