City profile · Arizona · Census ACS 2023

San Simon, AZ

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for San Simon - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

253
Residents
$23,500
Median income
$36,700
Median home
$1,257
Median rent (state)

San Simon - the verdict

Nationally, San Simon sits in the 1st percentile for household income among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS.

1st
percentile, household income
0th
percentile, home value
41st
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: San Simon, AZ

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 253 residents in San Simon, a small town within Arizona. The typical household in San Simon brings in $23,500 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 13.7%. San Simon's housing stock carries a median value of $36,700, and the median resident age is 52.4 years. Educational attainment runs 4.8% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 34.4% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

NOAA puts San Simon's yearly average temperature at 62.9°F with 10.3 inches of precipitation per year and 1.2 inches of snowfall.

Arizona tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Arizona at 100.7 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Near Average). A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,257 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Arizona's average monthly utility costs around $215 (state average). Workers in San Simon report an average commute of 28.1 minutes, with 100.0% driving alone and 0.0% working from home. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 92.8 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

253 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Arizona

Median Household Income

$23,500 /yr

Poverty 13.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

100.7 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Arizona average

How does San Simon compare to other US cities?

San Simon measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 1% higher than other cities
Home value 0% pricier than other cities
Median rent 41% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares San Simon against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Arizona only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Arizona-relative analysis

Median Home Value places San Simon near the bottom of Arizona's cities

Among the 327 Arizona cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, San Simon ranks #319 - the 2nd percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares San Simon only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#325 of 333
2nd percentile in Arizona
Median Gross Rent
#282 of 394
24th percentile in Arizona
Median Home Value
#319 of 327
2nd percentile in Arizona
Poverty Rate
#152 of 393
61st percentile in Arizona
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#321 of 394
18th percentile in Arizona

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Arizona only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

1stIncome percentile

1st percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How San Simon's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$36,700 Among the most affordable more affordable than 100% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). This entry sits in this band. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. San Simon $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - San Simon, AZ San Simon, AZ's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not San Simon, AZ-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution San Simon, AZ median $23,500/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
San Simon, AZ's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for San Simon, AZ. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 4.8%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 13.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 34.4%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
253
Median Income
$23,500
Median Home Value
$36,700
Median Age
52.4
Poverty Rate
13.7%
Labor force participation
34.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
4.8%

Climate

Avg Temperature
62.9°F
Annual Precipitation
10.3"
Annual Snowfall
1.2"

Schools

Total Schools
1
Public schools in this city

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
28.1 minutes
Drive Alone
100.0%
Carpool
0.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
0.0%

Based on 66 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Arizona - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$131
avg/month
Natural Gas
$34
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$50
avg/month
Total Utilities
$215
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Arizona state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Arizona state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county San Simon sits in

Cost of Living Index
100.7
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,257/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
92.8 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

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Lower Santan
248 people
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246 people
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269 people
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Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to San Simon's 253 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Madrid, AL
253 people
Harrell, AR
253 people
Burnt Ranch, CA
253 people
Richfield, CA
253 people
Crisman, CO
253 people
Scotland, GA
253 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to San Simon's $23,500 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Sneedville, TN
$23,482 median income
Campanilla comunidad, PR
$23,475 median income
Corozal zona urbana, PR
$23,539 median income
Schuyler, VA
$23,542 median income
Phillipsburg, GA
$23,438 median income
Gunnison, MS
$23,438 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - San Simon, AZ Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition San Simon, AZ - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 68.0% 16.6% 13.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 40.7% White 68.0% Black or African American 1.2% Asian 0.0% American Indian 1.2% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 16.6% Two or more races 13.0% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How San Simon compares to nearby Arizona cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
San Simon (this city) 253 $23,500
Wellton Hills 249 $65,750
Lower Santan 248 N/A
Jeddito 246 $31,563
Census ACS 5-year FIPS AZ NOAA Normals NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about San Simon, AZ?

What is the population of San Simon, AZ? +

San Simon, AZ has a population of 253 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in San Simon, AZ? +

San Simon households earn a median of $23,500 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in San Simon? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for San Simon; the closest available measure is the Arizona state average, a cost of living index of 100.7 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Arizona vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in San Simon, AZ? +

A typical home in San Simon is worth $36,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in San Simon? +

The average annual temperature in San Simon runs 62.9°F, 10.3 inches of precipitation, and 1.2 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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