City profile · Arizona · Census ACS 2023

Willcox, AZ

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

3,236
Residents
$40,750
Median income
$155,000
Median home
$1,257
Median rent (state)

Willcox - the verdict

Nationally, Willcox sits in the 8th percentile for household income and the 30th percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

8th
percentile, household income
28th
percentile, home value
41st
percentile, median rent
30th
percentile, safety
📝 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: Willcox, AZ

Willcox is a small town in Arizona, home to 3,236 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Willcox households earn a median of $40,750 annually, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 18.5%. Home values in Willcox run a median of $155,000, and the median resident age is 35.9 years. Educational attainment runs 9.3% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 47.1% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 4 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Low Activity). Crime here tracks close to the national norm: per-100,000 total crime stands at 2097.7 in FBI UCR data, near the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 62.3°F with 12.4 inches of precipitation per year and 1.7 inches of snowfall.

Arizona tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: the state registers 100.7 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Near Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,257 monthly. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Arizona run around $215, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 92.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

3,236 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Arizona

Median Household Income

$40,750 /yr

Poverty 18.5%

Cost of Living Index (state)

100.7 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Arizona average

How does Willcox compare to other US cities?

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

Household income 8% higher than other cities
Home value 28% pricier than other cities
Median rent 41% pricier than other cities
Safety 30% safer than other cities

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

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Arizona, Willcox ranks #42 of 61 Arizona cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

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

Arizona-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Willcox toward the bottom of Arizona's cities

Among the 394 Arizona cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Willcox ranks #282 - the 24th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Willcox only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#263 of 333
21st percentile in Arizona
Median Gross Rent
#282 of 394
24th percentile in Arizona
Median Home Value
#197 of 327
40th percentile in Arizona
Poverty Rate
#124 of 393
68th percentile in Arizona
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#267 of 394
32nd 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.

8thIncome percentile
30thSafety percentile

8th percentile nationally for median household income · 30th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Willcox's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Willcox's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 35 Avg. percentile National median
Willcox's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Willcox's home value compares nationally

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

$155,000 Among the most affordable more affordable than 72% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Willcox $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 - Willcox, AZ Willcox, AZ's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Willcox, 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 Willcox, AZ median $40,750/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%
Willcox, 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 Willcox, AZ. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 9.3%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 18.5%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 47.1%

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

Population
3,236
Median Income
$40,750
Median Home Value
$155,000
Median Age
35.9
Poverty Rate
18.5%
Labor force participation
47.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2097.7
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
407.0
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1690.7
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
62.3°F
Annual Precipitation
12.4"
Annual Snowfall
1.7"

Schools

Total Schools
5
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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3,180 residents3,200 residents3,220 residents3,240 residents 202020212022202320242025 3,229 residents 3,189 residents ▼ -1.2%
Willcox's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Low Activity
Total Permits (2024)
4
housing units authorized
Single-Family
4
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
1.2
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 0
2021 1
2022 12
2023 2
2024 4

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
91.9%
Carpool
4.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
1.7%
Work from Home
1.3%
Other
0.9%

Based on 1,208 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 Willcox 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)

Similar Cities in Arizona

Red Rock CDP (Pinal County)
3,243 people
Lake of the Woods
3,227 people
Cordes Lakes
3,218 people
Heber-Overgaard
3,216 people
Kachina
3,212 people
San Manuel
3,269 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Willcox's 3,236 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Blissfield, MI
3,236 people
Mount Penn, PA
3,236 people
Melbourne Beach, FL
3,237 people
Red Oaks Mill, NY
3,235 people
Yorkville, WI
3,237 people
Goldstream, AK
3,238 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Willcox's $40,750 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Kewanna, IN
$40,750 median income
Soper, OK
$40,750 median income
Emeigh, PA
$40,750 median income
Star Junction, PA
$40,750 median income
Bonesteel, SD
$40,750 median income
Greenville, AL
$40,744 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Willcox, 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 Willcox, AZ - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 63.9% 10.0% 22.8% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 60.5% White 63.9% Black or African American 0.4% Asian 0.1% American Indian 2.8% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 10.0% Two or more races 22.8% 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 Willcox 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
Willcox (this city) 3,236 $40,750
Red Rock CDP (Pinal County) 3,243 $79,167
Lake of the Woods 3,227 $55,531
Cordes Lakes 3,218 $55,691
Census ACS 5-year FIPS AZ FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Willcox, AZ?

What is the population of Willcox, AZ? +

Willcox, AZ has a population of 3,236 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Willcox, AZ? +

In Willcox, the typical household earns $40,750 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Willcox? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Willcox; 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.

Is Willcox, AZ safe? +

Willcox has a total crime rate of 2097.7 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Willcox, AZ? +

Willcox's median home value sits at $155,000, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Willcox? +

The average annual temperature in Willcox runs 62.3°F, 12.4 inches of precipitation, and 1.7 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, 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.

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

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