Whiteriver, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Greenlee County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,308 Population 275/sq mi density
$38,205 Median Income $12,740 per capita
$57,000 Home Value $432,521 Zillow
$582 Median Rent 17.8% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$38,205 median income, 9.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,000 home value, $582/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Whiteriver, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,205
49% below
$12,740 per capita
Home Value
$57,000
80% below
Zillow: $432,521
Median Rent
$582/mo
50% below
17.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.3%
90% below
69.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.7%
169% above
41.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.1%
47% above
37.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Whiteriver Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
51%
Home Value
20%
Rent
50%
Poverty
336%
Bachelor's
10%
Unemployment
269%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Whiteriver a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Whiteriver residents earn a median household income of $38,205 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $12,740. The unemployment rate stands at 9.7% (169% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 41.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 110 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Whiteriver is $57,000 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $432,521. Median rent is $582/month, with 17.8% 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 1986.

Education

3.3% of adults in Whiteriver hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 69.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Whiteriver has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,308
Median Age31.1 yrs
Density275/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans1.7%

Economy

F
Median Income$38,205
Per Capita$12,740
Unemployment9.7%
Poverty41.7%
County GDP$2,526M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,696

Housing

A+
Home Value$57,000
Rent$582
Ownership45.7%
Zillow$432,521
Housing Units1,362
Rent Burden17.8%

Health

Obesity47.1%
Diabetes21.0%
Smoking37.1%
Heart Disease10.8%
Premature Death11,217/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain24.1 in/yr
Elevation5,103 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.3%
High School+69.0%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute22 min
Broadband42.0%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Whiteriver was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Show Low Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.376 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.