Poston, AZ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
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
168 332.4M (US)
Median Age
27.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
45.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$13,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
45.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$76,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$239 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$250 $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

La Paz County
2
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

La Paz County
4
Arizona
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 0 53
Feb 1 0 56
Mar 1 0 62
Apr 0 0 69
May 0 0 78
Jun 0 0 87
Jul 1 0 92
Aug 1 0 91
Sep 1 0 85
Oct 0 0 73
Nov 0 0 60
Dec 1 0 51

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right.

Liberal (47%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 9, AZ State Senate District 30, AZ State House District 30, AZ
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Schools

Le Pera Elementary School
4 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Wallace Jr High School
12 miles, NE • 1.4 star
WAVE - Parker High School
12 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Wallace Elementary School
12 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Palo Verde College
27 miles, SW • 1 star
Charles of Italy Beauty College
34 miles, NE • 1 star
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Hospitals

La Paz Regional Hospital
12 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Palo Verde Hospital
28 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Havasu Regional Medical Center
34 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Palm Springs International Airport
121 miles, W • 1.9 star
McCarran International Airport
150 miles, N • 4.6 star
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