The Town FilesSalome, Arizona
Community in La Paz County · population 1,162 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $117,400
- Household income
- $79,960
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 108°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 77.7
Salome is a community of 1,162 people in La Paz County, Arizona. The median home is worth $117,400, below the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks easier by car than 99% of Arizona towns, quieter than 98% of Arizona towns, better for a vacation home than 86% of Arizona towns.
- #1 in The 24 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Arizona
- #5 in The 25 Quietest Small Towns in Arizona
- #22 in The 50 Quietest Small Towns in America
- #22 in The 50 Quietest Places in America
- #34 in The 50 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in America With Mild Winters
- #34 in The 50 Best Affordable Places to Retire in America With Mild Winters
How Salome 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 Salome is worth $117,400, below the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 1.5 times the median household income of $79,960, which is more affordable than 90% of Arizona towns. 87.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Salome | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $117,400 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | — | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $79,960 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.5× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 87.2% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 34.6% | — |
Who lives in Salome
| People | Salome | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 77.7 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 90.4% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 0.0% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.2% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 3.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 7.3% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | — min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 68.7% | 88.0% |
Weather in Salome
July highs average 108.4°F and January lows 37.1°F. About 5.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. Expect about 173 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 26 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Salome since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 2 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 7, 1997.
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 Salome itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Salome
2 public schools with 227 students, about 11.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salome High School | 9-12 | 118 | 10.7 |
| Salome Elementary School | PK-8 | 109 | 12.1 |
Towns near Salome
- Bouse, AZ23.9 mi · 707 people · home $139,700
- Aguila, AZ27.5 mi · 565 people · home $423,800
Salome questions
Is Salome, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Salome scores better for retirees than 72% of Arizona towns and quieter than 98%. 90.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 77.7).
How much does a house cost in Salome?
The median owner-occupied home in Salome is valued at $117,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $79,960, so homes cost about 1.5 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Salome?
July highs average 108.4°F and January lows 37.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 5.7 inches of precipitation a year.
Does Salome get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Salome 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)