Gila County

AZ · Pop. 159,697 · Urban County

7Homestead Score

Gila County is a urban county in AZ with a population of approximately 159,697.

$/Acre: $6,675
Property Tax: 0.62%
Growing Season: 158 days
Broadband: 98%
Safety: 7/10
Density: 527.1/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Urban density

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%
Local Sales Tax1.13%
Combined Sales Tax6.73%
Cost of Living Index108.8
Median Household Income$74,515
Poverty Rate21.9%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,675
Median Home Price$465K
Acres for Sale307
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeFull Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.25 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season158 days
Annual Rainfall12.5 inches
Avg Summer High103°F
Avg Winter Low39°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation2,801 ft
Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought7/10
Wildfire6/10
Tornado1/10
Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)112 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)5.7
Wind Potential8/10
Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceCommon
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K151
Property Crime /100K129
Overall Safety7/10
Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital6.8 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage98%
Cell CoverageGood
Starlink Available
Nearest Town14 miles
Nearest City10 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby54%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%
Ag EconomyWeak