Indian Wells, Arizona

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Population in July 2007: 8,247.
Males: 4,083  (49.5%)
Females: 4,164  (50.5%)
Median resident age:

24.8 years
Arizona median age:

34.2 years

Zip code: 86031

Estimated median household income in 2022: $29,428 (it was $16,989 in 2000)
Indian Wells:

$29,428
AZ:

$74,568

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $14,784 (it was $6,982 in 2000)

Indian Wells CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $124,104 (it was $40,000 in 2000)
Indian Wells:

$124,104
AZ:

$402,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $270,870; detached houses: $303,591; townhouses or other attached units: $455,253; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $254,269; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $298,694; mobile homes: $130,620; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $18,692
March 2022 cost of living index in Indian Wells: 86.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Indian Wells, AZ (2000)
    • 7,05297.0%American Indian alone
    • 911.3%Hispanic
    • 791.1%White alone
    • 440.6%Two or more races
    • 50.07%Black alone
    • 10.01%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 5772 feet

Land area: 1431.3 square miles.

Population density: 5.8 people per square mile   (very low).

Indian Wells, Arizona map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Indian Wells CCD:

1.2% ($498)
Arizona:

0.9% ($962)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Coconino, AZ (75.4 miles , pop. 74,488).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Scottsdale, AZ (158.7 miles , pop. 202,705).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (168.4 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Dilkon, AZ (2.6 miles ),
Tees Toh, AZ (3.3 miles ),
Seba Dalkai, AZ (3.7 miles),
Whitecone, AZ (3.8 miles ),
Greasewood, AZ (4.6 miles ),
Jeddito, AZ (4.9 miles ),
Toyei, AZ (5.0 miles),
Keams Canyon, AZ (5.2 miles )

Latitude: 35.43 N, Longitude: 110.23 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 928

Distribution of median household income in Indian Wells, AZ in 2022
Indian Wells satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.7%
Arizona:

3.8%
Most common industries in Indian Wells, AZ (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (19.0%)
  • Educational services (13.7%)
  • Public administration (9.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.9%)
  • Health care (7.5%)
  • Social assistance (4.6%)
  • Rail transportation (3.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (33.7%)
  • Educational services (9.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.5%)
  • Rail transportation (5.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.9%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.9%)
  • Wood products (4.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (19.1%)
  • Public administration (16.6%)
  • Health care (12.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.7%)
  • Social assistance (7.1%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.5%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (3.3%)
Most common occupations in Indian Wells, AZ (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (7.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.9%)
  • Carpenters (5.7%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.7%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Carpenters (10.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.9%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7.9%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.4%)
  • Bus drivers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (15.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.7%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.1%)
  • Cashiers (5.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (4.6%)

Average climate in Indian Wells, Arizona

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Earthquake activity:

Indian Wells-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Arizona state average. It is 1732% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/28/1992 at 11:57:34, a magnitude 7.6 (6.2 MB, 7.6 MS, 7.3 MW, Depth: 0.7 mi, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 368.2 miles away from the city center, causing 3 deaths (1 shaking deaths, 2 other deaths) and 400 injuries, causing $100,000,000 total damage and $40,000,000 insured losses
On 10/16/1999 at 09:46:44, a magnitude 7.4 (6.3 MB, 7.4 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.3 ML) earthquake occurred 357.4 miles away from the city center
On 5/19/1940 at 04:36:40, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 347.6 miles away from Indian Wells center, causing $33,000,000 total damage
On 12/31/1934 at 18:45:56, a magnitude 7.1 (7.1 UK) earthquake occurred 369.4 miles away from the city center
On 10/15/1979 at 23:16:54, a magnitude 7.0 (5.7 MB, 6.9 MS, 7.0 ML, 6.4 MW) earthquake occurred 358.6 miles away from the city center
On 7/21/1952 at 11:52:14, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 496.5 miles away from the city center, causing $50,000,000 total damage
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Navajo County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 7, Fires: 6, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Flash Flood: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Indian Wells:

  • Coconino Community College (about 83 miles; Flagstaff, AZ; Full-time enrollment: 2,090)
  • Northern Arizona University (about 83 miles; Flagstaff, AZ; FT enrollment: 22,494)
  • Northcentral University (about 130 miles; Prescott Valley, AZ; FT enrollment: 5,927)
  • Yavapai College (about 141 miles; Prescott, AZ; FT enrollment: 4,258)
  • San Juan College (about 149 miles; Farmington, NM; FT enrollment: 5,112)
  • Paradise Valley Community College (about 160 miles; Phoenix, AZ; FT enrollment: 5,259)
  • Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc-Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Division (about 162 miles; Phoenix, AZ; FT enrollment: 2,976)

Public school in Indian Wells:

  • INDIAN WELLS ELEMENTARY (Location: CROSSROADS OF ROUTE 77 AND ROU)

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Notable location: Navajo Nation Department of Fire and Rescue Services Station 72 Indian Wells Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Navajo County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

3.6 people
Arizona:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

78.4%
Whole state:

66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

9.0%
Whole state:

7.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

45.7%
Whole state:

13.9%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

17.8%
Whole state:

6.2%
62 people in unknown juvenile institutions in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Indian Wells:

Marital status in Indian Wells, AZ
  • Never married: 42.7%
  • Now married: 48.8%
  • Separated: 3.7%
  • Widowed: 5.3%
  • Divorced: 3.1%

For population 25 years and over in Indian Wells:

  • High school or higher: 49.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.5%
  • Unemployed: 32.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 59.8 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

28.5
Arizona average:

13.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Indian Wells, AZ (based on Navajo County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Other24,72762
Evangelical Protestant13,96698
Catholic6,60014
Mainline Protestant1,41018
Black Protestant2072
None60,539-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 19
Navajo County:

1.71 / 10,000 pop.
Arizona:

1.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
Arizona:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Navajo County:

0.27 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 55
Navajo County:

4.95 / 10,000 pop.
Arizona:

2.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 88
This county:

7.92 / 10,000 pop.
Arizona:

6.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

12.7%
State:

8.0%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.1%
Arizona:

22.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Navajo County:

9.8%
Arizona:

14.2%

Strongest AM radio stations in Indian Wells:

  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KMIA (710 AM; 50 kW; BLACK CANYON CITY, AZ; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KDJI (1270 AM; 5 kW; HOLBROOK, AZ; Owner: PETRACOM OF HOLBROOK, L.L.C.)
  • KFNX (1100 AM; 50 kW; CAVE CREEK, AZ; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KFLT (830 AM; 50 kW; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: FAMILY LIFE B/CING SYSTEM, INC.)
  • KPXQ (1360 AM; 50 kW; GLENDALE, AZ; Owner: COMMON GROUND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMIK (1580 AM; 50 kW; TEMPE, AZ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KDWN (720 AM; 50 kW; LAS VEGAS, NV; Owner: RADIO NEVADA CORP.)
  • KXNT (840 AM; 50 kW; NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KAFF (930 AM; 5 kW; FLAGSTAFF, AZ; Owner: GUYANN CORPORATION)
  • KVWM (970 AM; 5 kW; SHOW LOW, AZ; Owner: PETRACOM OF SHOW LOW, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Indian Wells:

  • KJKI (98.9 FM; LEUPP, AZ; Owner: ORAIBI MEDIA ASSOCIATION)
  • KUYI (88.1 FM; HOTEVILLA, AZ; Owner: THE HOPI FOUNDATION)

TV broadcast stations around Indian Wells:

  • K08HQ (Channel 8; CHINLE, AZ; Owner: KOB-TV, LLC)
Indian Wells fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Indian Wells fatal accident list:

Apr 1, 1993 04:00 PM, Nr15, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 10ft / 2.8mTotal length
  • 2,807Total average daily traffic
  • 280Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,284Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6
  • LESTER LEE, Ir15 & 154 Indian Wells, Az 86031 (Lat: 35.397417 Lon: -110.094722), Type: 55.2, Overall height: 54.9 m, Registrant: Navajo Tribal Utility Authority, Lesterl@ntua.Com, , 170 Fort -Defiance, Phone: (928) 729-6223

  • LESTER LEE, Ir15 & 154 Indian Wells, Az 86031 (Lat: 35.397417 Lon: -110.094722), Type: 55.2, Structure height: 04017 m, Overall height: 54.9 m, Registrant: Navajo Tribal Utility Authority, Lesterl@ntua.Com, , 170 Fort -Defiance, Phone: (928) 729-6223

  • Lester Lee, Ir15 & 154 Indian Wells, Az 86031 (Lat: 35.397417 Lon: -110.094722), Type: 59.4, Structure height: 04017 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Navajo Tribal Utility Authority, Danield@ntua.Com, , 170 Fort -Defiance, Phone: (928) 729-4705

  • Lester Lee, Ir15 & 154 Indian Wells, Az 86031 (Lat: 35.397417 Lon: -110.094722), Type: 59.4, Structure height: 04017 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Navajo Tribal Utility Authority, Danield@ntua.Com, , 170 Fort -Defiance, Phone: (928) 729-4705

  • Lester Lee, Ir15 & 154 Indian Wells, Az 86031 (Lat: 35.397417 Lon: -110.094722), Type: 59.4, Structure height: 04017 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Registrant: Navajo Tribal Utility Authority, Danield@ntua.Com, , 170 Fort -Defiance, Phone: (928) 729-4705

  • Lester Lee, Ir15 & 154 Indian Wells, Az 86031 (Lat: 35.397417 Lon: -110.094722), Type: 59.4, Structure height: 04017 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Licensee ID: G, Registrant: Navajo Tribal Utility Authority, Lesterl@ntua.Com, , 170 Fort -Defiance, Phone: (928) 729-6223


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Mountain Top (Lat: 35.425833 Lon: -110.171250), Type: Pipe, Structure height: 3.5 m, Overall height: 6 m, Call Sign: KYX289,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.845 MHz, 153.845 MHz, Grant Date: 08/26/2015, Expiration Date: 10/16/2025, Registrant: Navajo Nation, Bldg 2528, Morgan Blvd, Window Rock, AZ 86515, Phone: (928) 871-7823, Fax: (928) 871-7742, Email:

  • Hilltop 5 Mi Nw (Lat: 35.425833 Lon: -110.171250), Type: Pipe, Structure height: 3.4 m, Overall height: 6 m, Call Sign: WBH974,
    Assigned Frequencies: 456.100 MHz, Grant Date: 08/26/2015, Expiration Date: 10/16/2025, Registrant: Navajo Nation, Bldg 2528, Morgan Blvd, Window Rock, AZ 86515, Phone: (928) 871-7823, Fax: (928) 871-7742, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • NAAHTEE, Indian Reservations (Lat: 35.471278 Lon: -110.190167), Type: Tower, Structure height: 36.6 m, Call Sign: WQKR550,
    Assigned Frequencies: 7112.50 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 7112.50 MHz, 10795.0 MHz, 10955.0 MHz, 6034.15 MHz, 11185.0 MHz, Grant Date: 07/31/2019, Expiration Date: 08/24/2029, Certifier: Stephen J Nez, Registrant: Americas Communications LLC, 6100 W Gila Springs Place Suite 7, Chandler, AZ 85226, Phone: (928) 729-4705, Fax: (928) 729-4670, Email:

  • Indian Wells, Lat: 35.397417 Lon: -110.094750, Type: Ltower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Call Sign: WQRC973,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, Grant Date: 04/18/2013, Expiration Date: 04/18/2023, Cancellation Date: 03/03/2023, Certifier: Lester Lee, Registrant: Americas Communications LLC, 6100 W Gila Springs Pl Ste7, Chandler, AZ 85226, Phone: (602) 304-1760, Fax: (877) 284-0791, Email:

  • Indian Wells, Lat: 35.397444 Lon: -110.094694, Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WQTH617,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11565.0 MHz, 11605.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, Grant Date: 01/09/2024, Expiration Date: 02/04/2034, Certifier: Justin E Hinkle, Registrant: Lukas, Lafuria, Lantor & Sachs, LLP, 8350 Broad Street, Suite 1450, Tysons, VA 22102, Phone: (703) 584-8666, Email:

  • Indian Wells, Lat: 35.397444 Lon: -110.094667, Type: Ltower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WQUK549,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11305.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/01/2014, Expiration Date: 08/01/2024, Certifier: Louis Tomasetti, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street, Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 783-4141, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: AD7EO, Previous Call Sign: KB7TOX, Licensee ID: L00304731, Grant Date: 04/04/2023, Expiration Date: 04/06/2033, Certifier: Earl E Lucas, Registrant: Earl E Lucas, Indian Wells, AZ 86031


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Indian Wells, AZ
  • 82.0%Wood
  • 8.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.6%Utility gas
  • 2.0%Electricity
  • 0.9%Coal or coke
  • 0.4%Other fuel
  • 0.3%Solar energy
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Indian Wells, AZ
  • 45.1%Utility gas
  • 21.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 20.8%Wood
  • 12.5%Electricity


Indian Wells compared to Arizona state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Indian Wells on our top lists:

  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: carpenters (population 5,000+)"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest house values disparities (population 5,000+)"
  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of workers with very long commute times (90 or more minutes) (population 5,000+)"
  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: information and record clerks except customer service representatives (population 5,000+)"
  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: other protective service workers including supervisors (population 5,000+)"
  • #3 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: bus drivers (population 5,000+)"
  • #4 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: music stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #5 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: rail transportation (population 5,000+)"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: painters and paperhangers (population 5,000+)"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: supervisors of transportation and material moving workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #8 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people carpooling to work (population 5,000+)"
  • #13 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: social assistance (population 5,000+)"
  • #14 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: lumber and other construction materials merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: construction (population 5,000+)"
  • #22 on the list of "Top 100 cities with longest commuting times"
  • #27 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: motor vehicle and parts dealers (population 5,000+)"
  • #29 on the list of "Top 100 cities with largest land areas (pop. 5,000+)"
  • #40 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the least people having Master's or Doctorate degrees (population 5,000+)"
  • #43 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in unknown juvenile institutions (population 1,000+)"
  • #52 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: wood products (population 5,000+)"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest increase in the number of deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #23 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Ozone (1-hour) air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
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