City safety & data profile

NogalesAZ

Nogales, AZ is a 20K-resident city in Santa Cruz County with a median household income of $43,214.

Santa Cruz County, Arizona. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Nogales, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Nogales has a population larger than 45% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $186,300, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

20K
Population
Top 55%
By size
$43,214
Median income
$186,300
Median home
28%
Poverty rate

The read on Nogales

Nogales posts a median household income higher than 3% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Nogales area.

Top 97%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Nogales

Where Nogales income ranks nationally

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

$43,214 Bottom 3% higher than 3% 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%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Nogales, AZ beyond the headline numbers

Nogales sits inside Santa Cruz County, Arizona, at roughly 31.34°N, -110.93°W. Population 20,252, $43,214 median household income. Median home value $186,300, median rent $737. Poverty rate 28%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Nogales's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 37.9%, then physical inactivity at 37.7%. 1 hospital in/around Nogales, 0 with an ER.

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

Population
20,252
Nogales
Median Income
$43,214
-36% vs avg
Median Home Value
$186,300
-18% vs avg
Median Age
36.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Santa Cruz County) - Nogales'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
49K+4%
Median Income
$55,217+46%
Median Home Value
$233,000+66%
Poverty Rate
20.2%-23%
Unemployment
12.2%-7%

Economics

Economics indicators for Nogales, AZ
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$737/mo
Poverty Rate
28% +97% vs avg
Unemployment 15.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 17.6%
Work From Home 7.4%
Public Transit 0.8%

Population

White 18.5%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
37.9%
Physical Inactivity
37.7%
Short Sleep Duration
37%
Obesity
36.6%
Lack of Health Insurance
30.8%
Diabetes
19%
Frequent Physical Distress
18.5%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.3%
Current Smoking
12.7%
Binge Drinking
12.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 42.8%
Annual Checkup 73.2%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.4%
Stroke
4.7%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Nogales, AZ? ▼
Nogales, AZ has a population of 20,252 people, located in Santa Cruz County, Arizona.
What is the median household income in Nogales? ▼
The median household income in Nogales, AZ is $43,214 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 28%.
What is the median home value in Nogales? ▼
The median home value in Nogales, AZ is $186,300. Median rent is $737/month.
What are the top health concerns in Nogales? ▼
The top health indicators in Nogales include High Blood Pressure (37.9%), Physical Inactivity (37.7%), Short Sleep Duration (37%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Nogales? ▼
Nogales has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Nogales? ▼
The median age in Nogales, AZ is 36.4 years. 17.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Nogales, AZ is located in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. With a population of 20K and a $43,214 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and physical inactivity. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Nogales area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Nogales's profile

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

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Nogales area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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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 (Santa Cruz County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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