Top-of-the-World, Arizona

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Population in 2010: 231.
Population change since 2000: -30.0%
Males: 167  (72.4%)
Females: 64  (27.6%)
Median resident age:

72.2 years
Arizona median age:

38.8 years

Zip codes: 85219.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-684,917,540 (it was $52,731 in 2000)
Top-of-the-World $-684,917,540
AZ $74,568

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,336 (it was $21,039 in 2000)

Top-of-the-World CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $12,531 (it was $24,300 in 2000)
Top-of-the-World:

$12,531
AZ:

$402,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $558,619; detached houses: over $1,000,000; mobile homes: $50,204
March 2022 cost of living index in Top-of-the-World: 83.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 42.7%
(100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 82.2% for American Indian residents)

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  • Races in Top-of-the-World, AZ (2022)
    • 10947.0%White alone
    • 10043.1%Hispanic
    • 208.6%American Indian alone
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Ancestries: Portuguese (34.1%), German (20.5%), Italian (18.2%).

Current Local Time: MST (no DST) time zone

Elevation: 4540 feet

Land area: 6.04 square miles.

Population density: 38 people per square mile   (very low).

Top-of-the-World, Arizona map

8 residents are foreign born (3.4% Europe).

This place:

3.4%
Arizona:

13.0%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Top-of-the-World CDP:

2.2% ($539)
Arizona:

0.9% ($962)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: North Pinal, AZ (23.8 miles , pop. 59,965).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Mesa, AZ (43.6 miles , pop. 396,375).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (63.7 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Superior, AZ (2.7 miles ),
Miami, AZ (2.8 miles ),
Claypool, AZ (3.1 miles ),
Central Heights-Midland City, AZ (3.3 miles ),
Icehouse Canyon, AZ (3.3 miles ),
Six Shooter Canyon, AZ (3.6 miles ),
Globe, AZ (3.6 miles ),
Pinal, AZ (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 33.35 N, Longitude: 111.00 W

Distribution of median household income in Top-of-the-World, AZ in 2022
Distribution of house value in Top-of-the-World, AZ in 2022
Top-of-the-World satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.1%
Arizona:

3.8%

Average climate in Top-of-the-World, Arizona

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 Ozone PM10
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 86.5. This is about average.

City:

86.5
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2006 was 1.91. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 17.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.91
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 44.8. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 17.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

44.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 23.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 7.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

23.0
U.S.:

19.2

Earthquake activity:

Top-of-the-World-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Arizona state average. It is 1807% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/28/1992 at 11:57:34, a magnitude 7.6 (6.2 MB, 7.6 MS, 7.3 MW, Depth: 0.7 mi, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 323.5 miles away from the city center, causing 3 deaths (1 shaking deaths, 2 other deaths) and 400 injuries, causing $100,000,000 total damage and $40,000,000 insured losses
On 5/19/1940 at 04:36:40, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 272.0 miles away from the city center, causing $33,000,000 total damage
On 10/16/1999 at 09:46:44, a magnitude 7.4 (6.3 MB, 7.4 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.3 ML) earthquake occurred 322.4 miles away from the city center
On 12/31/1934 at 18:45:56, a magnitude 7.1 (7.1 UK) earthquake occurred 280.1 miles away from Top-of-the-World center
On 10/15/1979 at 23:16:54, a magnitude 7.0 (5.7 MB, 6.9 MS, 7.0 ML, 6.4 MW) earthquake occurred 271.6 miles away from the city center
On 7/21/1952 at 11:52:14, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 472.0 miles away from the city center, causing $50,000,000 total damage
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Gila County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 9, Fires: 6, Flash Flood: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Top-of-the-World:

  • HOSPICE FAMILY CARE (Hospital, about 13 miles away; GLOBE, AZ)
  • OMNI REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (Hospital, about 14 miles away; GLOBE, AZ)
  • COPPER MOUNTAIN INN (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; GLOBE, AZ)
  • HERITAGE HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; GLOBE, AZ)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Top-of-the-World:

  • Arizona State University-Polytechnic (about 40 miles; Mesa, AZ; Full-time enrollment: 3,311)
  • Chandler-Gilbert Community College (about 47 miles; Chandler, AZ; FT enrollment: 8,047)
  • Central Arizona College (about 47 miles; Coolidge, AZ; FT enrollment: 4,893)
  • Mesa Community College (about 51 miles; Mesa, AZ; FT enrollment: 14,726)
  • Scottsdale Community College (about 53 miles; Scottsdale, AZ; FT enrollment: 6,030)
  • Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Scottsdale (about 54 miles; Scottsdale, AZ; FT enrollment: 2,123)
  • Arizona State University-Skysong (about 55 miles; Scottsdale, AZ; FT enrollment: 5,445)

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • The zip code for mail delivered to Top of the World is 85539 (Miami, AZ) Top of th World is in Pinal County (Sutton Summit voting district Pinal County, AZ)

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Notable locations in Top-of-the-World: Clark Ranch (A), J I Ranch (B), Pinal Ranch (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Headquarters Tank (A), East Fork Tank (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Gila County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

1.9 people
Arizona:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

55.8%
Whole state:

66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.7%
Whole state:

7.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

11 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Top-of-the-World:

Marital status in Top-of-the-World, AZ
  • Never married: 8.1%
  • Now married: 39.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 43.3%
  • Divorced: 8.7%

For population 25 years and over in Top-of-the-World:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 30.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 13.7%
  • Unemployed: 3.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 41.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.9
Arizona average:

12.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Top-of-the-World, AZ (based on Gila County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic8,51910
Evangelical Protestant5,41654
Other4,75617
Mainline Protestant1,45411
None33,452-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 7
Gila County:

1.35 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Gila County:

0.19 / 10,000 pop.
Arizona:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Gila County:

0.39 / 10,000 pop.
Arizona:

0.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 25
Here:

4.81 / 10,000 pop.
Arizona:

2.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 51
Here:

9.82 / 10,000 pop.
Arizona:

6.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

11.4%
Arizona:

8.0%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.1%
Arizona:

22.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Gila County:

12.9%
Arizona:

14.2%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Top-of-the-World:

48.7%
State:

49.0%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Top-of-the-World:

47.5%
Arizona:

47.3%

Average BMI:
Top-of-the-World:

30.1
State:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Top-of-the-World:

21.3%
Arizona:

20.8%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Top-of-the-World:

15.0%
Arizona:

10.2%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Top-of-the-World:

6.8
Arizona:

6.8

Overweight people:
Top-of-the-World:

41.4%
Arizona:

33.5%

General health condition:
Here:

54.3%
Arizona:

56.1%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

78.4%
Arizona:

79.4%

More about Health and Nutrition of Top-of-the-World, AZ Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Top-of-the-World:

  • KFLT (830 AM; 50 kW; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: FAMILY LIFE B/CING SYSTEM, INC.)
  • KMIK (1580 AM; 50 kW; TEMPE, AZ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KFNX (1100 AM; 50 kW; CAVE CREEK, AZ; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KMIA (710 AM; 50 kW; BLACK CANYON CITY, AZ; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KIKO (1340 AM; 1 kW; MIAMI, AZ; Owner: SHOECRAFT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPXQ (1360 AM; 50 kW; GLENDALE, AZ; Owner: COMMON GROUND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KUAZ (1550 AM; daytime; 50 kW; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS)
  • KJAA (1240 AM; 1 kW; GLOBE, AZ; Owner: GOOD MUSIC, INC.)
  • KFNN (1510 AM; 22 kW; MESA, AZ; Owner: CRC BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KXEM (1010 AM; 15 kW; TOLLESON, AZ; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL ENTERPRISES OF PHOENIX, INC.)
  • KCKY (1150 AM; 5 kW; COOLIDGE, AZ; Owner: CORTARO BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KFYI (550 AM; 5 kW; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KTAR (620 AM; 5 kW; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Top-of-the-World:

  • KMRR (100.3 FM; GLOBE, AZ; Owner: HBC LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KVJC (91.9 FM; GLOBE, AZ; Owner: CSN INTERNATIONAL)
  • KRXS-FM (97.3 FM; GLOBE, AZ; Owner: LINDA C. POTYKA)
  • KCDX (103.1 FM; FLORENCE, AZ; Owner: DESERT WEST AIR RANCHERS CORPORATION)
  • KZLZ-FM2 (105.3 FM; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • K263AA (100.5 FM; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KGMG (106.3 FM; ORACLE, AZ; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • K255AC (98.9 FM; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: MARICOPA COUNTY COMMUN. COLLEGE DIST)
  • KEDJ (103.9 FM; GILBERT, AZ; Owner: NPR PHOENIX, LLC)
  • KUAT-FM (90.5 FM; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS)
  • K292CM (106.3 FM; SUMMERHAVEN, AZ; Owner: ARIZONA LOTUS CORPORATION)
  • KZLZ-FM1 (105.3 FM; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KXKQ (94.1 FM; SAFFORD, AZ; Owner: MCMURRAY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KXCI (91.3 FM; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: FOUNDATION FOR CREATIVE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KZLZ (105.3 FM; KEARNY, AZ; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KLVK (89.1 FM; FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • K210CP (89.9 FM; MESA, AZ; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K220HH (91.9 FM; MESA, AZ; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Top-of-the-World:

  • KAET (Channel 8; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS)
  • K30ES (Channel 30; GLOBE, AZ; Owner: LINDA C. POTYKA)
  • K67AB (Channel 67; GLOBE-MIAMI, AZ; Owner: ARIZONA BD. OF REGENTS FOR ASU)
  • K55BW (Channel 55; MADERA PEAK, AZ; Owner: KSAZ LICENSE, INC.)
  • K59CI (Channel 59; GLOBE/MIAMI, AZ; Owner: MEREDITH CORPORATION)
  • K61FB (Channel 61; GLOBE-MIAMI, AZ; Owner: MULTIMEDIA HOLDINGS CORPORATION)
  • K41ER (Channel 63; GLOBE/MIAMI, AZ; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Top-of-the-World fatal accident list:

Oct 31, 2020 04:49 PM, Us-60, Lat: 33.335464, Lon: -111.024622, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1
May 7, 2010 03:47 AM, Us-60, Lat: 33.337056, Lon: -111.022881, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
May 26, 2010 05:15 PM, Us-60, Lat: 33.344864, Lon: -110.996469, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Jul 14, 2006 04:00 AM, Us-60, Lat: 33.332680, Lon: -111.029770, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jul 21, 2006 08:23 PM, Us-60, Lat: 33.349790, Lon: -110.990850, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 85ft / 26.3mTotal length
  • $3,000Total costs
  • 39,827Total average daily traffic
  • 4,311Total average daily truck traffic
  • 39,877Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • PH44717C, 51630 N Forman Rd (Lat: 33.344806 Lon: -111.002056), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WRCI886,
    Assigned Frequencies: 18000.0 MHz, 18040.0 MHz, 18000.0 MHz, 18040.0 MHz, 18000.0 MHz, 18040.0 MHz, 18000.0 MHz, 18040.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/16/2018, Expiration Date: 10/16/2028, Cancellation Date: 06/26/2020, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:


Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Top-of-the-World, AZ
  • 68.3%Wood
  • 26.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.0%Other fuel


Top-of-the-World compared to Arizona state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
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