Dripping Springs, AZ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 2/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
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
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
277 332.4M (US)
Median Age
60.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
8.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$48,355 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
63 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
1.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$35,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$221 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$534 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Gila County
5
Payson Urban 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

Gila County
4
Payson Urban Area
4
Arizona
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 0 52
Feb 2 0 55
Mar 2 0 61
Apr 1 0 68
May 0 0 77
Jun 0 0 86
Jul 2 0 90
Aug 2 0 88
Sep 1 0 83
Oct 1 0 72
Nov 1 0 60
Dec 2 0 51

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 40% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (40%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 36%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 41%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, AZ State Senate District 7, AZ State House District 7, AZ
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Schools

Hayden High School
8 miles, SW • 4.6 star
CVIT - Hayden High School
8 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Leonor Hambly K-8
8 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Ray JR/SR High School
10 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Central Arizona College
53 miles, W • 1.4 star
Arizona State University-Polytechnic
55 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Pima Medical Institute-East Valley
57 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Banner Ironwood Medical Center
47 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Oro Valley Hospital
48 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Tucson International Airport
69 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
150 miles, N • 1 star
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