Payson Urban Area, AZ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
53,610 332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,089 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$247,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$444 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$844 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Arizona
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Arizona
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 1 45
Feb 1 1 48
Mar 1 1 53
Apr 0 0 59
May 0 0 68
Jun 0 0 77
Jul 1 0 81
Aug 2 0 80
Sep 1 0 74
Oct 1 0 64
Nov 1 0 53
Dec 1 1 45

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 40%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 41%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Young High School
23 miles, N • 3.2 star
Young Elementary School
23 miles, N • 2.8 star
Miami Junior Senior High School
26 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Lee Kornegay Intermediate School
26 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Pima Medical Institute-East Valley
58 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center
26 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Banner Payson Medical Center
42 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
105 miles, N • 1 star
Tucson International Airport
116 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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