Payson, AZ

Living in Payson

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 8
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Commute 83
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 62
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Public Safety 43
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Airports 52
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Hospitals 72
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Colleges 64
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Schools 50
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Residents

16k Population +519 (2010–19)
60  y Median Age +9 (2010–19)
26% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
66% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years40%
75 years and over17%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial1%
Native American4%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate25%
Some College42%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$7.5k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector69%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office23%
Service20%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$236k Median Home Value +$11k (2010–19)
25% Built 2000 or Later
$813 Median Monthly Rent +$54 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied +3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home14%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 198926%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity38%
LP gas6%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas44%
Wood8%

Crime

Violent Crime in Payson

United States45
Arizona53
Gila County53

Property Crime in Payson

United States48
Arizona61
Gila County43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (29%)(60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton16%
Donald Trump45%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 42 3 3
Feb 44 2 3
Mar 49 2 2
Apr 55 1 1
May 63 1 0
Jun 72 0 0
Jul 77 2 0
Aug 76 3 0
Sep 70 2 0
Oct 60 1 0
Nov 48 2 1
Dec 41 2 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Payson

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding78
Tornado6
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Payson, AZ

Private Schools

Private Schools near Payson, AZ

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Sedona Sky Academy
38 miles, NW
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Sedona Sky Academy
38 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Payson, AZ

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Payson, AZ

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Mayo Clinic Hospital
54 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near Payson, AZ

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