El Capitan, AZ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 7/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
0 332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$44,792 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$35,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$248 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$528 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 60
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

Destiny School
11 miles, NE • 3.7 star
CVIT - Globe High School
11 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Globe High School
11 miles, NE • 2.3 star
High Desert Middle School
11 miles, NE • 1 star
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Colleges

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

Banner Ironwood Medical Center
45 miles, W • 4.1 star
Banner Goldfield Medical Center
46 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Tucson International Airport
78 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
141 miles, N • 1 star
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