At a Glance
Median Income
$40,750
$20,864 per capita
Home Value
$155,000
Zillow: $204,888
Median Rent
$885/mo
42.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
407/100K
1,722/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
80.8% high school+
Unemployment
13.0%
18.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
16.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Willcox a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 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 13.0% (261% 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 $204,888. 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 407 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,722/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 12.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,236
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density489/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born11.4%
Veterans14.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$40,750
Per Capita$20,864
Unemployment13.0%
Poverty18.5%
County GDP$2,015M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,100
Housing
A+
Home Value$155,000
Rent$885
Ownership51.8%
Zillow$204,888
Housing Units1,479
Rent Burden42.6%
Crime
F
Violent407/100K
Property1,722/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,353/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain12.4 in/yr
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.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
11.4% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.