At a Glance
Median Income
$48,182
$19,517 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
25.3%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
42.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.0%
10.8% smoking rate
How Why Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Why's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Why a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Why residents earn a median household income of $48,182 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,517. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 42.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23,608 business establishments, including 1,935 restaurants.
Education
25.3% of adults in Why hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Why has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 56.
Data Overview
People
Population87
Median Age60.7 yrs
Density10/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans46.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,182
Per Capita$19,517
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty42.5%
County GDP$66,712M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,191
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$131,187
Housing Units49
Rent Burden30.6%
Health
Obesity28.0%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking10.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,750/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain7.0 in/yr
AQI56 (Moderate)
Elevation1,811 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.3%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+13.2%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries31
Did You Know?
The median home in Why was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Marana Regional (89 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 1,935 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 168 fatal vehicle crashes.