Whetstone, AZ

Whetstone, AZ

At a Glance

How Whetstone Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Is Whetstone a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Whetstone residents earn a median household income of $51,050 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,376. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,240 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Whetstone is $200,600 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,661. Median rent is $1,057/month, with 26.3% 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 1996.

Safety & Crime

Whetstone reports 673 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,121/100K.

Education

27.6% of adults in Whetstone hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Whetstone has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

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