Living in La Paz County, Arizona
La Paz County is a county in Arizona with a population of around 20,152. The main communities are Quartzsite, Parker.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $565/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $287K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 4.7%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings warm winters (highs around 65°F) and extreme summer heat (highs around 100°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk and wildfire risk.
Demographics
La Paz County has older demographics, with a median age of 57 and a predominantly working-class population (12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.
La Paz County, Arizona
Home price trend in La Paz County
Top Cities and towns in La Paz County
Parker
Population: 3,083
Home price:$335,444
Quartzsite
Population: 3,677
Home price:$156,346
Demographics & Amenities in La Paz County
2 Hours to major Airport
No
Median age
56.5 Years
Average Family Size
3.08
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in La Paz County
Earthquakes
Relatively LowWildfires
Relatively LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
No RatingTornados
Very LowEarthquakes
Relatively LowWildfires
Relatively LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
No RatingTornados
Very Low
Terrain & Weather in La Paz County
Average Summer temperature
97°F
Coast
1-3 hours
Sun
A lot of Sun
Precipitation
1.34 inches
Average Winter temperature
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in La Paz County
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
56.6%
Total Employer Establishments
149,829
Poverty (%)
12.8%
Unemployment rate (%)
4.7%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Mean Hours Worked (female)
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Laws and Rights in La Paz County
Cannabis
Legal for recreational use
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability
Gun Carry
No permits required
Health inLa Paz County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in La Paz County
Robbery
0.2/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
1.37/ per 1000
Burglary
9.49/ per 1000
Arson
0.1/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
1.71/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000
Cities in La Paz County