Yucca, AZ

Arizona · Metropolitan Area

Yucca is a small town in Arizona with a population of 48. Residents earn $31,875 per year, which is 58% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
48 Population 21/sq mi density
$31,875 Median Income $21,090 per capita
$50,000 Home Value $287,470 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
68°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$31,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,000 home value
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $31,875
58% lower than US avg
Home Value $50,000
82% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.5%
63% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.2%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Yucca Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population48
Median Age71.7 yrs
Density21/mi²
Male / Female21% / 79%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans55.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$31,875
Per Capita$21,090
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,482M

Housing

A+
Home Value$50,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$287,470

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity35.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.3%
Heart Disease6.5%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
AQI45 (Good)
Rain6.7 in/yr
Elevation1,820 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+89.6%
School Score4.62

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 22%
CommuteN/A
Broadband32.0%
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Is Yucca a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Yucca receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Yucca offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Yucca is $31,875, 58% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Yucca is $50,000, 82% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.6/10.

Climate & Weather

Yucca enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Yucca has a population of 48 with a density of 21 people per square mile. The median age is 71.7 years, 84% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.7%), with 8.3% Hispanic.

Population

48
Total Population
21
People / sq mi
71.7yrs
Median Age
84% above US avg
2.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 20.8%
Female 79.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Yucca vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Yucca vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Yucca is $31,875, which is 58% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Yucca vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$31,875
58% below US avg
Per Capita Income$21,090
Avg Weekly Wage$985
IRS Avg AGI$60,517

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,056
County GDP$9,482M

Business (County)

Restaurants451
Healthcare515
Retail646
Manufacturing144

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,405
3% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.81%

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Yucca is $50,000, 82% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $287,470.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$50,000
82% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$287,470

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$82
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,053
1 Bedroom$1,151
2 Bedrooms$1,419
3 Bedrooms$1,889
4 Bedrooms$2,158

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied64.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,405
3% below US avg
Effective Rate6.81%
In Yucca, 35.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.3% report depression. 30.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Yucca vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.2%
10% above US avg
Diabetes10.9%
Heart Disease6.5%
High Blood Pressure32.8%
Asthma11.8%
COPD9.6%
Stroke3.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.1%
Physical Inactivity30.2%
Depression22.3%
Mental Distress19.4%
Physical Distress16.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate66.5%
Premature Death13,413/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.0/10
Exercise Access57.0%
Healthcare Facilities515

Crime Rates: Yucca vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)61
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Yucca has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. Annual precipitation is 6.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 90°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average68.3°F
26% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average90°F (32°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall6.7 inches
82% below US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,820 ft (555 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates34.8630°N, 114.1461°W
County FIPS04015
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 55.8-point margin. 32.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.6%
D 21.8%

Winner: Republican by 55.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.5%
63% below US avg
High School+89.6%
School Test Score4.62
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density21/sq mi
Total Area2.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access32.0%
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities515
Restaurants451
Retail Stores646

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)61
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Commute & Transportation

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