City safety & data profile

Rio RicoAZ

Rio Rico, AZ is a 19K-resident city in Santa Cruz County with a median household income of $61,348.

Santa Cruz County, Arizona. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Rio Rico, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Rio Rico has a population larger than 41% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $224,100.

Data updated 2026-07-20

19K
Population
Top 59%
By size
$61,348
Median income
$224,100
Median home
16.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Rio Rico

Rio Rico posts a median household income higher than 24% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 76%
by median income, US cities

Where Rio Rico income ranks nationally

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

$61,348 Bottom 24% higher than 24% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Rio Rico, AZ beyond the headline numbers

Rio Rico sits inside Santa Cruz County, Arizona, at roughly 31.47°N, -110.98°W. Population 18,962, $61,348 median household income. Median home value $224,100, median rent $1,091. Poverty rate 16.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Rio Rico's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 36.7%, then obesity at 34.8%.

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

Population
18,962
Rio Rico
Median Income
$61,348
-10% vs avg
Median Home Value
$224,100
Near average
Median Age
34.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Santa Cruz County) - Rio Rico'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 Rio Rico, AZ
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,091/mo
Poverty Rate
16.6% +17% vs avg
Unemployment 10.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 22.1%
Work From Home 6.7%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 25.4%
African American 0.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
36.7%
Obesity
34.8%
High Blood Pressure
32.9%
Physical Inactivity
29.9%
Lack of Health Insurance
24.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
14.8%
Binge Drinking
14.7%
Diabetes
14.3%
Current Smoking
11.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 49.7%
Annual Checkup 72%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.1%
Stroke
3.4%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Rio Rico, AZ? ▼
Rio Rico, AZ has a population of 18,962 people, located in Santa Cruz County, Arizona.
What is the median household income in Rio Rico? ▼
The median household income in Rio Rico, AZ is $61,348 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 16.6%.
What is the median home value in Rio Rico? ▼
The median home value in Rio Rico, AZ is $224,100. Median rent is $1,091/month.
What are the top health concerns in Rio Rico? ▼
The top health indicators in Rio Rico include Short Sleep Duration (36.7%), Obesity (34.8%), High Blood Pressure (32.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Rio Rico? ▼
The median age in Rio Rico, AZ is 34.6 years. 22.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Rio Rico, AZ is located in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. With a population of 19K and a $61,348 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Safety alerts for the Rio Rico area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Rio Rico'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 Rio Rico area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Rio Rico against Arizona peers on any ranking lens. Explore Arizona

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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