The Town FilesLa Paz County, Arizona
16,664 people. The median home is worth $135,800 (typical Arizona town: $248,600) and the median household earns $49,478.
Towns in La Paz County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker | 3,417 | $300,000 | $66,273 | 35.2 |
People and housing
| La Paz County | Typical Arizona town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $135,800 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | $802 | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $49,478 | $60,835 |
| Median age | 60.2 | 42.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.5% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.5% | 13.8% |
Jobs and pay
6,359 jobs in 2024, average pay $51,608 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 382 storm events in La Paz County from 1996 to 2026, with 29 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
La Paz County has been included in 7 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4524: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3442: Covid-19 |
| November 5, 2014 | Flood | DR-4203: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 18, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1888: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
| September 12, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3241: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| October 27, 2000 | Severe Storm | DR-1347: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).