The Town FilesOracle, Arizona
Community in Pinal County · population 3,051 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $239,900
- Household income
- $63,774
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 11 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 62.4
Oracle is a community of 3,051 people in Pinal County, Arizona. The median home is worth $239,900, close to the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 98% of Arizona towns, quieter than 97% of Arizona towns, hipper than 93% of Arizona towns.
- #1 in The 50 Quietest Small Towns in America
- #1 in The 50 Quietest Places in America
- #2 in The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Arizona
- #9 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Arizona
- #19 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Families in Arizona
- #24 in 24 Small Towns in Arizona With the Mildest Winters
How Oracle 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 Oracle is worth $239,900, close to the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $63,774, which is more affordable than 54% of Arizona towns. Median rent is $839 a month. 85.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Oracle | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $239,900 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | $839 | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $63,774 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 85.7% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.7% | — |
Who lives in Oracle
| People | Oracle | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 62.4 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 45.0% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 13.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.7% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.4% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 18.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.1% | — |
| Work from home | 10.7% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | 39.9 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.4% | 88.0% |
Weather in Oracle
July highs average 91.4°F and January lows 35.2°F. About 21.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 10.8 inches of snow (typical Arizona town: 0.2 in). Expect about 68 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 41 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Oracle since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Arizona town. The strongest, an F1, struck on October 23, 1974 about 6.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 23, 1974.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on September 12, 2016.
Severe weather in Pinal County since 1996
Pinal County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2025 | Fire | FM-5585: Cody Fire |
| July 9, 2024 | Fire | FM-5505: Shake Fire |
| May 29, 2024 | Fire | FM-5493: Simmons Fire |
| June 6, 2021 | Fire | FM-5389: Telegraph Fire |
| April 8, 2021 | Fire | FM-5385: Margo Fire |
Jobs and pay in Pinal County
Pinal County had 77,687 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,158 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Oracle itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Public schools in Oracle
1 public school with 403 students, about 15.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Vista School | PK-8 | 403 | 15.5 |
Towns near Oracle
- Saddlebrooke, AZ6.5 mi · 12,574 people · home $498,700
- San Manuel, AZ8.2 mi · 3,114 people · home $119,800
- Catalina, AZ10.9 mi · 7,551 people · home $276,200
- Oro Valley, AZ17.2 mi · 47,070 people · home $475,700
- Catalina Foothills, AZ22.0 mi · 52,401 people · home $652,000
- Casas Adobes, AZ22.8 mi · 70,973 people · home $343,400
- Marana, AZ22.8 mi · 51,908 people · home $413,800
- Tanque Verde, AZ23.6 mi · 16,250 people · home $607,900
Oracle questions
Is Oracle, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Oracle scores better for retirees than 89% of Arizona towns and quieter than 97%. 45.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 62.4).
How much does a house cost in Oracle?
The median owner-occupied home in Oracle is valued at $239,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $63,774, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $839 a month.
What is the weather like in Oracle?
July highs average 91.4°F and January lows 35.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 21.7 inches of precipitation a year and 10.8 inches of snow.
Does Oracle get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Oracle since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on October 23, 1974. The typical Arizona town has had 1.
- 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)