Peridot, AZ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
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
1,141 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
86.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
3.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$44,083 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
64.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$59,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$317 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$316 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.8% 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 47
Feb 2 0 50
Mar 2 0 55
Apr 1 0 62
May 0 0 71
Jun 0 0 80
Jul 2 0 84
Aug 3 0 82
Sep 1 0 77
Oct 1 0 67
Nov 1 0 55
Dec 2 0 46

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 59% of residents leaning left and 27% leaning right.

Liberal (60%) (27%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 15%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 51%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, AZ State Senate District 6, AZ State House District 6, AZ
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Schools

San Carlos Secondary
<1 miles, W • 1.4 star
CVIT - San Carlos High School
<1 miles, W • 1 star
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Colleges

Eastern Arizona College
51 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Arizona State University-Polytechnic
70 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Pima Medical Institute-East Valley
71 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Central Arizona College
73 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center
22 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Mt Graham Regional Medical Center
54 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Tucson International Airport
87 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
144 miles, N • 1 star
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