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Tonto, Arizona

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Population in July 2007: 2,583.
Males: 1,327  (51.4%)
Females: 1,256  (48.6%)
Median resident age:

52.6 years
Arizona median age:

34.2 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $43,767 (it was $23,842 in 2000)
Tonto:

$43,767
AZ:

$74,568

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $28,758 (it was $15,084 in 2000)

Tonto CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $274,829 (it was $88,800 in 2000)
Tonto:

$274,829
AZ:

$402,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $283,882; detached houses: $336,072; townhouses or other attached units: $277,466; mobile homes: $139,376; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $113,020
March 2022 cost of living index in Tonto: 92.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Tonto, AZ (2000)
    • 2,38493.9%White alone
    • 913.6%Hispanic
    • 411.6%Two or more races
    • 200.8%American Indian alone
    • 40.2%Asian alone
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Current Local Time: MST (no DST) time zone

Land area: 1294.2 square miles.

Population density: 2.0 people per square mile   (very low).

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

0.8% ($677)
Arizona:

0.9% ($962)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: North Pinal, AZ (44.7 miles , pop. 59,965).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Scottsdale, AZ (50.5 miles , pop. 202,705).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (61.7 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Tonto Basin, AZ (3.4 miles ),
Jakes Corner, AZ (3.6 miles),
Gisela, AZ (3.9 miles ),
Young, AZ (4.1 miles ),
Roosevelt, AZ (4.3 miles),
Rye, AZ (4.3 miles),
Round Valley, AZ (4.6 miles ),
Oxbow Estates, AZ (4.7 miles )

Latitude: 33.93 N, Longitude: 111.12 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 928

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

4.1%
Arizona:

3.8%
Most common industries in Tonto, AZ (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (15.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.9%)
  • Health care (6.7%)
  • Public administration (6.3%)
  • Educational services (5.9%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (25.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.9%)
  • Public administration (9.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.1%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.4%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (3.7%)
  • Lumber & other construction materials merchant wholesalers (3.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (16.8%)
  • Health care (13.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.8%)
  • Educational services (9.8%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (7.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.7%)
  • Construction (3.6%)
Most common occupations in Tonto, AZ (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.4%)
  • Fire fighting and prevention workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.1%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (4.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.4%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.7%)
  • Fire fighting and prevention workers, including supervisors (10.1%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (8.5%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.9%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.3%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.7%)

Average climate in Tonto, Arizona

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI NO2 Ozone PM10
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 78.2. This is about average.

City:

78.2
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2006 was 1.66. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 19.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.66
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 45.3. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 16.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

45.3
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 18.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 24.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

18.2
U.S.:

19.2

Earthquake activity:

Tonto-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Arizona state average. It is 1994% 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 310.7 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 306.8 miles away from the city center
On 5/19/1940 at 04:36:40, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 268.4 miles away from Tonto center, causing $33,000,000 total damage
On 12/31/1934 at 18:45:56, a magnitude 7.1 (7.1 UK) earthquake occurred 281.8 miles away from Tonto 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 272.3 miles away from Tonto center
On 7/21/1952 at 11:52:14, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 455.4 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 Gila County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 9, Fires: 6, Flash Flood: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Tonto:

  • Scottsdale Community College (about 53 miles; Scottsdale, AZ; Full-time enrollment: 6,030)
  • Arizona State University-Polytechnic (about 54 miles; Mesa, AZ; FT enrollment: 3,311)
  • Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Scottsdale (about 55 miles; Scottsdale, AZ; FT enrollment: 2,123)
  • Paradise Valley Community College (about 55 miles; Phoenix, AZ; FT enrollment: 5,259)
  • Arizona State University-Skysong (about 57 miles; Scottsdale, AZ; FT enrollment: 5,445)
  • Mesa Community College (about 58 miles; Mesa, AZ; FT enrollment: 14,726)
  • Chandler-Gilbert Community College (about 59 miles; Chandler, AZ; FT enrollment: 8,047)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Tonto: Owlhead (A), A-Cross Adminstrative Site (B), Bouquet Ranch (C), Brown Ranch (D), Brunson Ranch (E), Buzzard Roost Camp (F), Circle Ranch (G), Conway Corral (H), Conway Ranch (I), Cook Ranch (J), Dupont Cabin (K), Ellinwood Ranch (L), Ellison Ranch (M), Flying H Ranch (N), Flying V Ranch (O), Flying W Ranch (P), Fred Pranty Cabin (Q), Three Bar Cabin (R), Gun Creek Corral (S), Horse Camp (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Tonto: Punkin Center Baptist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: H Four Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Reservoirs: Fred Tank (A), Baker Tank (B), Bench Tank (C), Big Ridge Tank (D), Big Turkey Tank (E), Blackjack Tank (F), Board Tank (G), Breadpan Tank (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Pocket Creek (A), Tank Creek (B), Rose Creek (C), Chalk Creek (D), Crouch Creek (E), Cellar Creek (F), Hardt Creek (G), East Spear Creek (H), Marsh Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Tonto include: Horse Pasture Recreation Area (1), Roosevelt Lake Wildlife Area (2), Three Bar Wildlife Enclosure (3), Buckhorn Mountain Research Natural Area (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Gila 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:

2.1 people
Arizona:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

59.1%
Whole state:

68.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.2%
Whole state:

6.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

16.3%
Whole state:

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

7.7%
Whole state:

6.2%

For population 15 years and over in Tonto:

Marital status in Tonto, AZ
  • Never married: 11.9%
  • Now married: 64.8%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 10.5%
  • Divorced: 12.8%

For population 25 years and over in Tonto:

  • High school or higher: 79.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.0%
  • Unemployed: 5.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 31.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.5
Arizona average:

13.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Tonto, AZ (based on Gila County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic8,51910
Evangelical Protestant5,41654
Other4,75617
Mainline Protestant1,45411
None33,452-
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: 7
Here:

1.35 / 10,000 pop.
Arizona:

1.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Gila County:

0.19 / 10,000 pop.
Arizona:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Here:

0.39 / 10,000 pop.
Arizona:

0.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 25
This county:

4.81 / 10,000 pop.
Arizona:

2.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 51
This county:

9.82 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

11.4%
State:

8.0%
Adult obesity rate:
Gila County:

27.1%
Arizona:

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

12.9%
Arizona:

14.2%

Strongest AM radio stations in Tonto:

  • KMIA (710 AM; 50 kW; BLACK CANYON CITY, AZ; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KFNX (1100 AM; 50 kW; CAVE CREEK, AZ; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KMIK (1580 AM; 50 kW; TEMPE, AZ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KPXQ (1360 AM; 50 kW; GLENDALE, AZ; Owner: COMMON GROUND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFLT (830 AM; 50 kW; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: FAMILY LIFE B/CING SYSTEM, INC.)
  • KFNN (1510 AM; 22 kW; MESA, AZ; Owner: CRC BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KXEM (1010 AM; 15 kW; TOLLESON, AZ; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL ENTERPRISES OF PHOENIX, INC.)
  • KUAZ (1550 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS)
  • KMOG (1420 AM; 2 kW; PAYSON, AZ; Owner: FARRELL ENTERPRISES L.L.C.)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KTAR (620 AM; 5 kW; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KFYI (550 AM; 5 kW; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KKNT (960 AM; 5 kW; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: COMMON GROUND BROADCASTING, INC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Tonto:

  • KAJM (104.3 FM; PAYSON, AZ; Owner: SIERRA H. BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRXS-FM (97.3 FM; GLOBE, AZ; Owner: LINDA C. POTYKA)
  • KVJC (91.9 FM; GLOBE, AZ; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • KMRR (100.3 FM; GLOBE, AZ; Owner: HBC LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • K294AN (106.7 FM; PAYSON, AZ; Owner: FAMILY LIFE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCDX (103.1 FM; FLORENCE, AZ; Owner: DESERT WEST AIR RANCHERS CORPORATION)
  • K220GI (91.9 FM; CAMP VERDE, AZ; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • KNRJ (101.1 FM; PAYSON, AZ; Owner: SIERRA H. BROADCASTING,INC.)
  • KLVK (89.1 FM; FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • K210CP (89.9 FM; MESA, AZ; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K220HH (91.9 FM; MESA, AZ; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Tonto:

  • KAET (Channel 8; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6
  • James E McDonald, .5 Miles Se Of The Intersection Of Az Hwy 188 & Punkin Center Rd (Punkin Center) (Lat: 33.868083 Lon: -111.311389), Type: 21.6, Overall height: 18.5 m, Registrant: Alltel Communications, Inc., Aci.Wireless.Regulatory@alltel.Com, , Littl-e Rock, Phone: (501) 905-8555

  • James E McDonald, .5 Miles Se Of The Intersection Of Az Hwy 188 & Punkin Center Rd (Punkin Center) (Lat: 33.868083 Lon: -111.311389), Type: 21.6, Overall height: 18.5 m, Registrant: Alltel Communications Inc, Aci.Wireless.Regulatory@alltel.Com, , Littl-e Rock, Phone: (501) 905-8555

  • James E McDonald, .5 Miles Se Of The Intersection Of Az Hwy 188 & Punkin Center Rd (Punkin Center) (Lat: 33.868083 Lon: -111.311389), Type: 21.6, Overall height: 18.5 m, Registrant: Alltel Communications, Inc., Aci.Wireless.Regulatory@alltel.Com, , Littl-e Rock, Phone: (501) 905-8555

  • James E McDonald, .5 Miles Se Of The Intersection Of Az Hwy 188 & Punkin Center Rd (Punkin Center) (Lat: 33.868083 Lon: -111.311389), Type: 21.6, Overall height: 18.5 m, Registrant: Alltel Communications, Inc., Aci.Wireless.Regulatory@alltel.Com, , Littl-e Rock, Phone: (501) 905-8555

  • Michael P Goggin, .5 Miles Se Of The Intersection Of Az Hwy 188 & Punkin Center Rd (Punkin Center) (Lat: 33.868083 Lon: -111.311389), Type: 21.6, Overall height: 18.5 m, Registrant: New Cingular Wireless Pcs, LLC, Mg7268@att.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 457-2055

  • Michael P Goggin, .5 Miles Se Of The Intersection Of Az Hwy 188 & Punkin Center Rd (Punkin Center) (Lat: 33.868083 Lon: -111.311389), Type: 21.6, Overall height: 18.5 m, Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, Mg7268@att.Com, , Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 457-2055


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Tonto, AZ
  • 57.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 21.9%Electricity
  • 16.7%Wood
  • 1.3%Utility gas
  • 1.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.9%Other fuel
  • 0.3%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Tonto, AZ
  • 63.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 17.8%Electricity
  • 16.1%Wood
  • 1.7%No fuel used
  • 1.1%Other fuel


Tonto compared to Arizona state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly 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.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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