Wagon Wheel, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Gila County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,767 Population 698/sq mi density
$55,506 Median Income $32,063 per capita
$258,800 Home Value $432,521 Zillow
$1,069 Median Rent 44.1% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$55,506 median income, 8.0% 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

Wagon Wheel, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,506
26% below
$32,063 per capita
Home Value
$258,800
8% below
Zillow: $432,521
Median Rent
$1,069/mo
8% below
44.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
27% below
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
122% above
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.8%
2% above
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Wagon Wheel Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Home Value
92%
Rent
92%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
73%
Unemployment
222%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wagon Wheel 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

Wagon Wheel residents earn a median household income of $55,506 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,063. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above 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 Wagon Wheel is $258,800 , 8% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $432,521. Median rent is $1,069/month, with 44.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.

Education

24.5% of adults in Wagon Wheel hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 15.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.

Data Overview

People

Population1,767
Median Age56.0 yrs
Density698/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born8.0%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$55,506
Per Capita$32,063
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$2,397M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090

Housing

A
Home Value$258,800
Rent$1,069
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$432,521
Housing Units1,052
Rent Burden44.1%

Health

Obesity32.8%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death19,407/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain15.7 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation6,639 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score3.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute18 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Wagon Wheel was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Show Low Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
26.6% 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.