At a Glance
Median Income
$40,000
$17,117 per capita
Home Value
$55,000
Zillow: $170,443
Median Rent
$691/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.7%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
19.0%
53.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
16.2% smoking rate
How Winkelman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Winkelman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Winkelman 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
Winkelman residents earn a median household income of $40,000 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,117. The unemployment rate stands at 19.0% (428% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 53.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,085 business establishments, including 424 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Winkelman is $55,000 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,443. Median rent is $691/month, with 51.0% 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 1964.
Education
4.7% of adults in Winkelman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% below the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Winkelman has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 77.
Data Overview
People
Population226
Median Age56.5 yrs
Density294/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.5%
Economy
F
Median Income$40,000
Per Capita$17,117
Unemployment19.0%
Poverty53.8%
County GDP$16,272M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118
Housing
A+
Home Value$55,000
Rent$691
Ownership81.6%
Zillow$170,443
Housing Units129
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes16.1%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death9,285/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain11.7 in/yr
AQI77 (Moderate)
Elevation2,063 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Broadband74.5%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Winkelman was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Marana Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 424 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 79 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.