Salome, AZ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
731 332.4M (US)
Median Age
71.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
83.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$39,405 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
11 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$117,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$364 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$565 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.1% 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 52
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 84
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 deep red country, with 24% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 78%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 4%

Schools

Salome High School
<1 miles, S 2.3 star
Salome Elementary School
<1 miles, NW 1.4 star
Wenden Elementary School
5 miles, E 2.3 star
Bouse Elementary School
24 miles, NW 2.3 star

Colleges

Palo Verde College
61 miles, W 1 star
Charles of Italy Beauty College
64 miles, N 1 star

Hospitals

La Paz Regional Hospital
46 miles, NW 3.2 star
Wickenburg Community Hospital
52 miles, E 3.2 star
Palo Verde Hospital
58 miles, W 3.2 star

Airports

Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
145 miles, E 1 star
Palm Springs International Airport
167 miles, NW 1.9 star