The Town FilesElephant Head, Arizona
Community in Pima County · population 588 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $271,700
- Household income
- $48,208
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 62.5
Elephant Head is a community of 588 people in Pima County, Arizona. The median home is worth $271,700, above the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks quieter than 97% of Arizona towns, more upscale than 96% of Arizona towns, better for retirees than 94% of Arizona towns.
How Elephant Head ranks
Percentile among Arizona towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arizona towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Elephant Head is worth $271,700, above the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 5.6 times the median household income of $48,208, which is more affordable than 16% of Arizona towns. 84.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Elephant Head | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $271,700 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | — | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $48,208 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.6× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 84.5% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Elephant Head
| People | Elephant Head | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 62.5 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 46.6% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 7.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.6% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.1% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 21.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.4% | — |
| Work from home | 16.0% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | 38.0 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 75.3% | 88.0% |
Weather in Elephant Head
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 39.7°F. About 20.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Arizona town: 0.2 in). Expect about 74 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 17 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Elephant Head since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on September 2, 2018.
Severe weather in Pima County since 1996
Pima County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2020 | Fire | FM-5312: Big Horn Fire |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4524: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3442: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1660: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 12, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3241: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Pima County
Pima County had 386,312 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,936 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Elephant Head itself the ACS puts it at 9.1%.
Towns near Elephant Head
- Green Valley, AZ5.2 mi · 22,616 people · home $293,500
- Arivaca Junction, AZ5.2 mi · 970 people · home $165,800
- Tubac, AZ11.5 mi · 1,581 people · home $490,800
- Sahuarita, AZ11.5 mi · 34,134 people · home $364,300
- Corona de Tucson, AZ17.6 mi · 9,240 people · home $382,700
- Rio Rico, AZ18.6 mi · 20,549 people · home $224,100
- Summit, AZ20.6 mi · 4,724 people · home $150,400
- Patagonia, AZ21.1 mi · 804 people · home $361,500
Elephant Head questions
Is Elephant Head, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Elephant Head scores better for retirees than 94% of Arizona towns and quieter than 97%. 46.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 62.5).
How much does a house cost in Elephant Head?
The median owner-occupied home in Elephant Head is valued at $271,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,208, so homes cost about 5.6 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Elephant Head?
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 39.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 20.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Elephant Head get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Elephant Head in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)