Cactus Forest, AZ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 2/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
509 332.4M (US)
Median Age
68.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
40.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,854 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
61 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$141,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$266 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$685 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pinal County
2
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler Metro Area
5
Arizona
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Pinal County
3
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler Metro Area
6
Arizona
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 0 51
Feb 1 0 54
Mar 1 0 60
Apr 0 0 67
May 0 0 76
Jun 0 0 85
Jul 1 0 90
Aug 1 0 88
Sep 1 0 83
Oct 1 0 71
Nov 1 0 59
Dec 1 0 50

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right.

Liberal (50%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, AZ State Senate District 16, AZ State House District 16, AZ
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Schools

ASPC-Eyman
5 miles, N
ASPC-Florence
6 miles, N
Florence High School
6 miles, N • 3.7 star
CAVIT - Florence Unified
6 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Central Arizona College
20 miles, W • 1.4 star
American InterContinental University
36 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Banner Ironwood Medical Center
23 miles, N • 4.1 star
Banner Casa Grande Medical Center
23 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Tucson International Airport
62 miles, S • 2.3 star
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
152 miles, N • 1 star
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