Whispering Pines, AZ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 2/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
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
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
141 332.4M (US)
Median Age
70.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
100.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,597 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
74 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$364,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$427 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,001 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
11.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 3 4 39
Feb 2 4 42
Mar 2 2 47
Apr 1 1 53
May 1 0 61
Jun 0 0 70
Jul 2 0 76
Aug 3 0 74
Sep 2 0 67
Oct 1 0 57
Nov 2 1 47
Dec 2 3 39

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 45%
Hillary Clinton 15%
Other 39%

Related Legislative Districts

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

The Shelby School
9 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Rim Country Middle School
10 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Coconino Community College
59 miles, N • 1.4 star
Empire Beauty School-Flagstaff
60 miles, N • 1 star
Northern Arizona University
60 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Banner Payson Medical Center
10 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Verde Valley Medical Center
50 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Little Colorado Medical Center
57 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
57 miles, N • 1 star
Tucson International Airport
157 miles, S • 2.3 star
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