Payson

Gila County, Arizona

Population 54K |Median income $61,986 |3 hospitals

Population

53,795

Gila County

Median Income

$61,986

-9% vs avg

Median Home Value

$269,400

+18% vs avg

Median Age

51.1

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

54K+1%

Median Income

$61,986+55%

Median Home Value

$269,400+101%

Poverty Rate

16.9%-22%

Unemployment

7%-43%

Economics

Median Rent

$1,030/mo

Poverty Rate

16.9% +19% vs avg

Unemployment 7%

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.7%

Work From Home 12.2%

Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 65.4%

Two or More Ethnicities 15.3%

Asian 0.8%

African American 0.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure

39.3%

Short Sleep Duration

34.1%

Obesity

31.4%

Physical Inactivity

27.4%

Frequent Physical Distress

17.2%

Frequent Mental Distress

15.8%

Current Smoking

15.4%

Diabetes

15%

Binge Drinking

13.7%

Lack of Health Insurance

12.1%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 77.5%

Dental Visit 53.6%

Other Measures

Current Asthma

11.1%

Coronary Heart Disease

9.8%

Stroke

5.2%

Hospitals 3 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

★★

★

Average Rating

3.5/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

BANNER PAYSON MEDICAL CENTER

PAYSON · Critical Access Hospitals

★★★★☆

COBRE VALLEY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

GLOBE · Critical Access Hospitals · ER

★★★☆☆

Alerts & News — Payson 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 Payson, AZ? ▼

Payson, AZ has a population of 53,795 people, located in Gila County, Arizona.

What is the median household income in Payson? ▼

The median household income in Payson, AZ is $61,986 per year. The poverty rate is 16.9%.

What is the median home value in Payson? ▼

The median home value in Payson, AZ is $269,400. Median rent is $1,030/month.

What are the top health concerns in Payson? ▼

The top health indicators in Payson include High Blood Pressure (39.3%), Short Sleep Duration (34.1%), Obesity (31.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Payson? ▼

Payson has 3 hospitals with an average rating of 3.5/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Payson? ▼

The median age in Payson, AZ is 51.1 years. 18.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Payson, AZ is located in Gila County, Arizona. With a population of 54K and a median household income of $61,986, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 3 hospitals with an average rating of 3.5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Payson 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 (Gila 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.