The Town FilesGila County, Arizona
53,795 people. The median home is worth $269,400 (typical Arizona town: $248,600) and the median household earns $61,986.
Towns in Gila County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payson | 16,351 | $382,400 | $67,710 | 60.9 |
| Globe | 7,249 | $206,700 | $69,170 | 44.1 |
| San Carlos | 3,987 | $67,200 | $56,302 | 28.5 |
People and housing
| Gila County | Typical Arizona town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $269,400 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | $1,030 | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $61,986 | $60,835 |
| Median age | 51.1 | 42.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.7% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.9% | 13.8% |
Jobs and pay
15,973 jobs in 2024, average pay $56,684 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 735 storm events in Gila County from 1996 to 2026, with 27 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Gila County has been included in 23 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 6, 2021 | Fire | FM-5389: Telegraph Fire |
| August 26, 2020 | Fire | FM-5340: Griffin Fire |
| June 20, 2020 | Fire | FM-5313: Bush Fire |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4524: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3442: Covid-19 |
| March 18, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1888: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).