Payson, Arizona
Quick Statistics
Payson is a community in Gila County, Arizona, home to about 16,622 people spread across 19.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $38,344 a year, and a typical home is worth about $382,400. About 35.9% of adults hold a college degree, and 85.2% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 9 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Arizona towns GeoStat tracks, Payson ranks number 47 of 441 in population, number 128 in median household income, number 77 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Payson typically top out near 104°F in July, while January nights average about 40°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mesa del Caballo, AZ | 3.2 mi. | 944 |
| 2. | Round Valley, AZ | 4.0 mi. | 631 |
| 3. | East Verde Estates, AZ | 4.6 mi. | 275 |
| 4. | Oxbow Estates, AZ | 4.6 mi. | 44 |
| 5. | Flowing Springs, AZ | 4.6 mi. | 38 |
| 6. | Freedom Acres, AZ | 5.3 mi. | 48 |
| 7. | Star Valley, AZ | 5.7 mi. | 2,525 |
| 8. | Beaver Valley, AZ | 6.9 mi. | 74 |
What is the population of Payson, Arizona?
Payson has a population of about 16,622 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Payson, Arizona in?
Payson is located in Gila County, Arizona.
What is the median home value in Payson, Arizona?
The median home value in Payson is about $382,400, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Payson, Arizona?
The median personal income in Payson is about $38,344 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Payson, Arizona?
Since 1950, 4 tornadoes have been recorded in Gila County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Payson, Arizona?
Typical July highs run about 104 degrees and January lows about 40 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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