Buckeye

AZ

Maricopa County, Arizona

Population 4.6M |Median income $89,300 |53 hospitals

Population
4,559,748
Maricopa County
Median Income
$89,300
+31% vs avg
Median Home Value
$452,800
+99% vs avg
Median Age
37.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
4.6M+17%
Median Income
$89,300+67%
Median Home Value
$452,800+157%
Poverty Rate
11%-34%
Unemployment
4.5%-53%

Economics

Median Rent
$1,708/mo
Poverty Rate
11% -23% vs avg
Unemployment 4.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 36.7%
Work From Home 20.8%
Public Transit 1.2%

Population

White 58.6%
African American 5.7%
Asian 4.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
34.4%
High Blood Pressure
30.8%
Obesity
30.4%
Physical Inactivity
20.4%
Binge Drinking
16%
Frequent Mental Distress
14.9%
Lack of Health Insurance
12.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.8%
Current Smoking
10.8%
Diabetes
10.6%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 73.3%
Dental Visit 62%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10%
Coronary Heart Disease
5.7%
Stroke
3%

Hospitals 53 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
4
★★★★
4
★★★
2
★★
0
★
0
Average Rating
3.1/5
Total Hospitals
53
With ER
9
MAYO CLINIC HOSPITAL
PHOENIX · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
MERCY GILBERT MEDICAL CENTER
GILBERT · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★
PHOENIX VA MEDICAL CENTER
PHOENIX · Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER
★★★★★
CITY OF HOPE CANCER CENTER PHOENIX
GOODYEAR · Acute Care Hospitals
★★★★★
CHANDLER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
CHANDLER · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
BANNER GATEWAY MEDICAL CENTER
GILBERT · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
HONORHEALTH SCOTTSDALE THOMPSON PEAK MED CTR
SCOTTSDALE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
HONORHEALTH SONORAN CROSSING MEDICAL CENTER
PHOENIX · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
BANNER - UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER PHOENIX
PHOENIX · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
HONOR HEALTH JOHN C. LINCOLN MEDICAL CENTER
PHOENIX · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Alerts & News — Buckeye Area 6

Air Quality

Air Quality Alert: Phoenix, AZ Reaches Unhealthy Levels for PM10 on March 20

EPA · 1d ago
Air Quality

Air Quality Alert: Phoenix Residents Advised of Unhealthy Levels for Sensitive Groups

EPA · 2d ago
Air Quality high

Phoenix Air Quality Reaches Very Unhealthy Levels with AQI of 212

EPA · 2d ago
Air Quality

Air Quality Alert: Phoenix, AZ Records Unhealthy PM10 Levels on March 17

EPA · 3d ago
Weather Alerts high

Winter Storm Warning Issued for Crazy Mountains: Up to 3 Feet of Snow and 90 MPH Gusts Expected

NOAA · Mar 23, 2026
Air Quality

Phoenix Air Quality Reaches Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Level Due to PM10

EPA · Mar 19, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Buckeye, AZ? ▼
Buckeye, AZ has a population of 4,559,748 people, located in Maricopa County, Arizona.
What is the median household income in Buckeye? ▼
The median household income in Buckeye, AZ is $89,300 per year. The poverty rate is 11%.
What is the median home value in Buckeye? ▼
The median home value in Buckeye, AZ is $452,800. Median rent is $1,708/month.
What are the top health concerns in Buckeye? ▼
The top health indicators in Buckeye include Short Sleep Duration (34.4%), High Blood Pressure (30.8%), Obesity (30.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Buckeye? ▼
Buckeye has 53 hospitals with an average rating of 3.1/5 stars. 9 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Buckeye? ▼
The median age in Buckeye, AZ is 37.6 years. 36.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Buckeye, AZ is located in Maricopa County, Arizona. With a population of 4.6M and a median household income of $89,300, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 53 hospitals with an average rating of 3.1/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Buckeye area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Maricopa County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.