City safety & data profile

Flowing WellsAZ

Flowing Wells, AZ is a 16K-resident city in Pima County with a median household income of $39,774.

Pima County, Arizona. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Flowing Wells, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Flowing Wells has a population larger than 33% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $41,100.

Data updated 2026-07-19

16K
Population
Top 67%
By size
$39,774
Median income
$41,100
Median home
24%
Poverty rate

The read on Flowing Wells

Flowing Wells posts a median household income higher than 2% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 98%
by median income, US cities

Where Flowing Wells income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$39,774 Bottom 2% higher than 2% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. AZ $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Flowing Wells, AZ beyond the headline numbers

Flowing Wells sits inside Pima County, Arizona, at roughly 32.29°N, -111.01°W. Population 16,419, $39,774 median household income. Median home value $41,100, median rent $1,034. Poverty rate 24%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Flowing Wells's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 40.7%, then high blood pressure at 37.7%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Flowing Wells from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
16,419
Flowing Wells
Median Income
$39,774
-41% vs avg
Median Home Value
$41,100
-82% vs avg
Median Age
37.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Pima County) - Flowing Wells's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
1.1M+7%
Median Income
$70,315+53%
Median Home Value
$319,700+91%
Poverty Rate
14.3%-26%
Unemployment
5.4%-50%

Economics

Economics indicators for Flowing Wells, AZ
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,034/mo
Poverty Rate
24% +69% vs avg
Unemployment 8.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 13.4%
Work From Home 7.2%
Public Transit 3%

Population

White 56.5%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
40.7%
High Blood Pressure
37.7%
Obesity
36.3%
Physical Inactivity
30.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.1%
Lack of Health Insurance
18.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
17.9%
Current Smoking
16%
Diabetes
14.1%
Binge Drinking
13.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 47.1%
Annual Checkup 74.4%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.2%
Stroke
4.6%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Flowing Wells, AZ? ▼
Flowing Wells, AZ has a population of 16,419 people, located in Pima County, Arizona.
What is the median household income in Flowing Wells? ▼
The median household income in Flowing Wells, AZ is $39,774 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 24%.
What is the median home value in Flowing Wells? ▼
The median home value in Flowing Wells, AZ is $41,100. Median rent is $1,034/month.
What are the top health concerns in Flowing Wells? ▼
The top health indicators in Flowing Wells include Short Sleep Duration (40.7%), High Blood Pressure (37.7%), Obesity (36.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Flowing Wells? ▼
The median age in Flowing Wells, AZ is 37.9 years. 13.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Flowing Wells, AZ is located in Pima County, Arizona. With a population of 16K and a $39,774 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Safety alerts for the Flowing Wells area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Flowing Wells's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

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 (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Pima County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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