Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 22 min5:12 am – 7:33 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 57 min7:21 am – 5:17 pm
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People2,885 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 30.0788 householdsMedian household income $29,022Median home value $31,900Median rent $622 a month54% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $199 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting31.3% unemployment rate48% of adults are in the labour force, 682 employedMain industries: construction 34%, hospitality, food and recreation 17%, education and health care 17%Average commute 33 minutes51% drive alone, 36% car-pool, 4% walk or cycle, 2% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher73% finished high school, 2% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 65%, other languages 32%, Spanish 3%7% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 99°F, lows 71°FColdest month December: highs 59°F, lows 31°F13 in of rain a year, on about 31 dayswettest month JanuarySnow is rare138 days above 90°F, 42 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, San Carlos Reservoir station, 16 mi away
Nearby landmarksWillow Springspring · 2.3 miSalt Springspring · under a mileHackberry Tank Number Tworeservoir · 1.3 miDouble Tankreservoir · 1.6 miMount Tripletpeak · 2.6 miSalt Mountainpeak · 4.7 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Earthquakes1 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19700 of magnitude 4+, 0 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 3.2 on 20 Sep 201446 mi away, near Rock House, ArizonaMost recent: magnitude 3.2 on 20 Sep 201446 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively ModerateGila County, AZ, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsWildfire Relatively HighLightning Relatively HighWinter weather Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality63% of days had good air in 2025229 of 365 days measured121 moderate, 14 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 1 unhealthy daysMedian index 47, worst day 196main pollutant: ozoneSource: US EPA Air Quality Index, Gila County monitors, AZ
Internet at home78% of households have a broadband subscription73% have cable, fibre or DSL5% rely on a mobile data plan alone18% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterSan Carlos Apache Health Centerserves 2,085 people from ground water purchasedNo health-based violations since 20211 monitoring or reporting violation since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation3,825 ft1,166 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalPublic Health Services Indian Hospital San Carlos Service Unit8.5 miPost officeSan Carlos Post Office8.4 miPoliceSan Carlos Apache Police Department8.6 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 miNo schools listedCollegeGila Community College San Carlos Campus8.8 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportShow Low Regional Airport SOW67 miMajor airportTucson International Airport TUS91 miUS highwayUS 703.4 miCoachPeridot Apache Burger Travel CtrGreyhound9.4 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 85542 ZIP area.
