Yavapai County

AZ · Pop. 102,399 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Yavapai County is a suburban county in AZ with a population of approximately 102,399.

$/Acre: $1,725

Property Tax: 0.62%

Growing Season: 282 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 63/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%

Local Sales Tax0.98%

Combined Sales Tax6.58%

Cost of Living Index98.9

Median Household Income$83,438

Poverty Rate18.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,725

Median Home Price$254K

Acres for Sale4611

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season282 days

Annual Rainfall8.9 inches

Avg Summer High101°F

Avg Winter Low38°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation1,895 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought8/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)387 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.8

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K607

Property Crime /100K404

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital24.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City38 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6%

Ag EconomyModerate