White Mountain Lake, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Gila County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,678 Population 111/sq mi density
$47,661 Median Income $23,247 per capita
$163,700 Home Value $432,521 Zillow
$776 Median Rent 23.1% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$47,661 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$163,700 home value, $776/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher

White Mountain Lake, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,661
37% below
$23,247 per capita
Home Value
$163,700
42% below
Zillow: $432,521
Median Rent
$776/mo
33% below
23.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
56% below
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
86% above
19.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
8% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How White Mountain Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
63%
Home Value
58%
Rent
67%
Poverty
159%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
186%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is White Mountain Lake a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

White Mountain Lake residents earn a median household income of $47,661 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,247. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.7% 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 White Mountain Lake is $163,700 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $432,521. Median rent is $776/month, with 23.1% 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 1996.

Education

14.7% of adults in White Mountain Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

White Mountain Lake 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

Population2,678
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density111/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born5.0%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$47,661
Per Capita$23,247
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty19.7%
County GDP$2,397M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,090

Housing

A+
Home Value$163,700
Rent$776
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$432,521
Housing Units1,679
Rent Burden23.1%

Health

Obesity34.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death19,407/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain15.7 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation6,132 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score3.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute35 min
Broadband77.3%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in White Mountain Lake was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Show Low Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.8% 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.