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Willcox, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Graham County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
3,236 Population 489/sq mi density
$40,750 Median Income $20,864 per capita
$155,000 Home Value $193,567 Zillow
$885 Median Rent 42.6% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
200 Violent Crime/100K 3,621 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$40,750 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$155,000 home value, $885/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
200 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Willcox, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,750
46% below
$20,864 per capita
Home Value
$155,000
45% below
Zillow: $193,567
Median Rent
$885/mo
24% below
42.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
200/100K
47% below
3,621/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
72% below
80.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
18.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Willcox Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
54%
Home Value
55%
Rent
76%
Poverty
149%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
197%
Crime
53%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Willcox a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Willcox residents earn a median household income of $40,750 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,864. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 624 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Willcox is $155,000 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,567. Median rent is $885/month, with 42.6% 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 1974.

Safety & Crime

Willcox reports 200 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,621/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

9.3% of adults in Willcox hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 80.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Willcox has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population3,236
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density489/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$40,750
Per Capita$20,864
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty18.5%
County GDP$2,015M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100

Housing

A+
Home Value$155,000
Rent$885
Ownership51.8%
Zillow$193,567
Housing Units1,479
Rent Burden42.6%

Crime

F
Violent200/100K
Property3,621/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault200/100K
Burglary827/100K

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,353/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.4 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation4,169 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+80.8%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute17 min
Broadband66.7%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Willcox was founded in 1880.
The median home in Willcox was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Safford Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.