The Town FilesParker Strip, Arizona
Community in La Paz County · population 621 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $221,400
- Household income
- $56,806
- Jan low / Jul high
- 43° / 107°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 64.2
Parker Strip is a community of 621 people in La Paz County, Arizona. The median home is worth $221,400, below the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks easier by car than 95% of Arizona towns, quieter than 94% of Arizona towns, better for a vacation home than 83% of Arizona towns.
How Parker Strip 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 Parker Strip is worth $221,400, below the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $56,806, which is more affordable than 52% of Arizona towns. Median rent is $646 a month. 78.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Parker Strip | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $221,400 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | $646 | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $56,806 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 78.6% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 56.7% | — |
Who lives in Parker Strip
| People | Parker Strip | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 64.2 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 48.5% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 16.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.2% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.9% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 14.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.4% | — |
| Work from home | 8.3% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | 18.7 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.1% | 88.0% |
Weather in Parker Strip
July highs average 107.4°F and January lows 43.2°F. About 5.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Arizona town: 0.2 in). Expect about 173 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 2 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Parker Strip since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Arizona town. The strongest, an F1, struck on September 18, 1972 about 2.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 18, 1972.
Severe weather in La Paz County since 1996
La Paz County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in La Paz County
La Paz County had 6,359 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,608 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in 2023; in Parker Strip itself the ACS puts it at 5.5%.
Towns near Parker Strip
- Cienega Springs, AZ6.8 mi · 1,690 people · home $191,900
- Bluewater, AZ10.3 mi · 682 people · home $147,500
- Big River, CA16.1 mi · 1,084 people · home $126,200
- Parker, AZ17.3 mi · 3,417 people · home $300,000
- Lake Havasu City, AZ18.9 mi · 57,144 people · home $455,400
- Desert Hills, AZ23.7 mi · 2,764 people · home $281,600
- Bouse, AZ26.8 mi · 707 people · home $139,700
Parker Strip questions
Is Parker Strip, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Parker Strip scores better for retirees than 65% of Arizona towns and quieter than 94%. 48.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 64.2).
How much does a house cost in Parker Strip?
The median owner-occupied home in Parker Strip is valued at $221,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,806, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $646 a month.
What is the weather like in Parker Strip?
July highs average 107.4°F and January lows 43.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 5.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Parker Strip get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Parker Strip since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on September 18, 1972. 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)