Gila County , Arizona

Population: 53,610 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $59,089 Home $247,000 Rent $1,001/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 53,610 residents, Gila County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Arizona and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Gila County in the top 10% nationally for overall natural-hazard exposure, with wildfire potential the dominant local risk.

$59,089
Median Income
household
$247,000
Home Value
median
$1,001/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $59,089
Per Capita Income $32,645
Poverty Rate 17.8%
Median Home Value $247,000
Median Gross Rent $1,001/mo
Owner Occupied 77.2%
Renter Occupied 22.8%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 53,610
Median Age 51.4 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 18.8%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

31.4%
Obesity
15.0%
Diabetes
15.4%
Smoking
29.2%
High Blood Pressure
24.7%
No Physical Activity
22.9%
Depression
36.8%
Insufficient Sleep
77.5%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Moderate

Overall risk score: 90.2  ·  90th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
13.36
🌀 Hurricane
7.68
🔥 Wildfire
99.08
❄️ Winter Storm
85.96
🌍 Earthquake
59.00
☀️ Drought
24.62

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