La Paz County

AZ · Pop. 144,776 · Mixed County

8Homestead Score

La Paz County is a mixed county in AZ with a population of approximately 144,776.

$/Acre: $4,776

Property Tax: 0.62%

Growing Season: 271 days

Broadband: 53%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 154.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%

Local Sales Tax0.34%

Combined Sales Tax5.94%

Cost of Living Index107.2

Median Household Income$91,559

Poverty Rate24.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,776

Median Home Price$295K

Acres for Sale4956

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season271 days

Annual Rainfall14.3 inches

Avg Summer High106°F

Avg Winter Low40°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,990 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought7/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado3/10

Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)341 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)6.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K398

Property Crime /100K486

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital26.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage53%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby56%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.2%

Ag EconomyWeak