Tonto Basin, AZ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 2/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
1,593 332.4M (US)
Median Age
70.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,871 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
69 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$253,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$392 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$844 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.2% 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 54
Mar 2 0 60
Apr 1 0 67
May 0 0 76
Jun 0 0 85
Jul 1 0 89
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 is deep red country, with 26% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 13%
Other 38%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Tonto Basin Elementary
6 miles, N • 3.2 star
Young High School
26 miles, E • 3.2 star
Young Elementary School
26 miles, E • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Pima Medical Institute-East Valley
39 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Banner Payson Medical Center
27 miles, N • 4.1 star
Banner Goldfield Medical Center
35 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Mountain Vista Medical Center, Lp
36 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Banner Heart Hospital
37 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
92 miles, N • 1 star
Tucson International Airport
121 miles, S • 2.3 star
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