Vicksburg, Arizona

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Population in 2010: 597.
Males: 284  (47.6%)
Females: 313  (52.4%)
Median resident age:

71.1 years
Arizona median age:

38.8 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $47,911
Vicksburg:

$47,911
AZ:

$74,568

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,577

Vicksburg CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $147,259
Vicksburg:

$147,259
AZ:

$402,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $155,810; detached houses: $429,182; mobile homes: $84,405; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $29,019
March 2022 cost of living index in Vicksburg: 83.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 8.6%

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  • Races in Vicksburg, AZ (2022)
    • 53987.4%White alone
    • 477.6%Hispanic
    • 203.2%Two or more races
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Ancestries: Italian (34.6%), European (13.5%), Irish (10.0%), Polish (7.3%), Portuguese (4.5%), German (3.8%).

Current Local Time: MST (no DST) time zone

Elevation: 1387 feet

110 residents are foreign born (10.0% Europe, 7.6% Latin America).

This place:

17.8%
Arizona:

13.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $329 (0.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $420 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Peoria, AZ (86.6 miles , pop. 108,364).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Glendale, AZ (90.1 miles , pop. 218,812).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (97.6 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Salome, AZ (2.9 miles ),
Utting, AZ (3.2 miles),
Brenda, AZ (3.5 miles ),
Wenden, AZ (3.7 miles ),
Bouse, AZ (4.4 miles ),
Sunwest, AZ (4.6 miles),
Quartzsite, AZ (5.3 miles ),
La Paz Valley, AZ (5.6 miles )

Latitude: 33.74 N, Longitude: 113.75 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 928

Distribution of median household income in Vicksburg, AZ in 2022
Distribution of house value in Vicksburg, AZ in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.3%
Arizona:

3.8%

Earthquake activity:

Vicksburg-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Arizona state average. It is 3995% 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 162.4 miles away from Vicksburg 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 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 162.6 miles away from Vicksburg center
On 5/19/1940 at 04:36:40, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 117.9 miles away from Vicksburg center, causing $33,000,000 total damage
On 12/31/1934 at 18:45:56, a magnitude 7.1 (7.1 UK) earthquake occurred 137.4 miles away from Vicksburg 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 126.7 miles away from the city center
On 7/21/1952 at 11:52:14, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 311.9 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 La Paz County (6) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Vicksburg:

  • Estrella Mountain Community College (about 84 miles; Avondale, AZ; Full-time enrollment: 4,932)
  • Arizona Western College (about 85 miles; Yuma, AZ; FT enrollment: 5,454)
  • Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc (about 87 miles; Avondale, AZ; FT enrollment: 3,860)
  • Glendale Community College (about 91 miles; Glendale, AZ; FT enrollment: 12,533)
  • Arizona State University-West (about 93 miles; Glendale, AZ; FT enrollment: 3,454)
  • Yavapai College (about 93 miles; Prescott, AZ; FT enrollment: 4,258)
  • Universal Technical Institute of Arizona Inc-Motorcycle Mechanics Institute Division (about 94 miles; Phoenix, AZ; FT enrollment: 2,976)

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Notable locations in Vicksburg: Plomosa Windmill (A), Kast Ranch (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Calcite Wash (A), Upper Bouse Wash (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

La Paz 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:

2.1 people
Arizona:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

63.2%
Whole state:

66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.0%
Whole state:

7.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.7% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Vicksburg:

Marital status in Vicksburg, AZ
  • Never married: 14.2%
  • Now married: 68.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 9.9%
  • Divorced: 7.3%

For population 25 years and over in Vicksburg:

  • High school or higher: 90.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 10.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.1%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.0
Arizona average:

12.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Vicksburg, AZ (based on La Paz County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant2,31427
Catholic1,1094
Other1,0104
Mainline Protestant3023
Black Protestant1741
None15,580-
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: 8
La Paz County:

3.98 / 10,000 pop.
Arizona:

1.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
Arizona:

0.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 18
This county:

8.96 / 10,000 pop.
Arizona:

2.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 24
Here:

11.95 / 10,000 pop.
Arizona:

6.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
La Paz County:

11.2%
Arizona:

8.0%
Adult obesity rate:
La Paz County:

28.0%
Arizona:

22.8%

Strongest AM radio stations in Vicksburg:

  • KMIA (710 AM; 50 kW; BLACK CANYON CITY, AZ; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KPXQ (1360 AM; 50 kW; GLENDALE, AZ; Owner: COMMON GROUND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFNX (1100 AM; 50 kW; CAVE CREEK, AZ; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KMIK (1580 AM; 50 kW; TEMPE, AZ; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KDWN (720 AM; 50 kW; LAS VEGAS, NV; Owner: RADIO NEVADA CORP.)
  • KFLT (830 AM; 50 kW; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: FAMILY LIFE B/CING SYSTEM, INC.)
  • KXEM (1010 AM; 15 kW; TOLLESON, AZ; Owner: JAMES CRYSTAL ENTERPRISES OF PHOENIX, INC.)
  • KFMB (760 AM; 50 kW; SAN DIEGO, CA; Owner: MIDWEST TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KXNT (840 AM; 50 kW; NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KFNN (1510 AM; 22 kW; MESA, AZ; Owner: CRC BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KLAC (570 AM; 50 kW; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KFI (640 AM; 50 kW; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KPLS (830 AM; 50 kW; ORANGE, CA; Owner: CRN LICENSES, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Vicksburg:

  • K263AI (100.5 FM; LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ; Owner: DONALD F. HENDREN)
  • KSWG (94.1 FM; WICKENBURG, AZ; Owner: CIRCLE S BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KZUL-FM (104.5 FM; LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ; Owner: MAD DOG WIRELESS, INC.)
  • KRCY-FM (96.7 FM; LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ; Owner: RICK L. MURPHY)
  • KJJJ (102.3 FM; LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ; Owner: STEVEN M. GREELEY)
  • KRRK (101.1 FM; LAKE HAVASU CITY, AZ; Owner: SMOKE AND MIRRORS, LLC)
  • KLNZ (103.5 FM; GLENDALE, AZ; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KBAQ (89.5 FM; PHOENIX, AZ; Owner: MARICOPA COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT)
  • KWFH (90.1 FM; PARKER, AZ; Owner: DESERT VIEW BAPTIST CHURCH)

TV broadcast stations around Vicksburg:

  • W64AN (Channel 64; ROCK HARBOR, FL; Owner: WDLP BROADCASTING COMPANY, LLC)
  • Vicksburg, Arizona
  • Fatal accident count117
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents159
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:16
  • Fatalities136
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents431
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents3
  • Arizona average
  • Fatal accident count27659
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents42322
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons8318
  • Fatalities31140
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents78559
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents6030
See more detailed statistics of Vicksburg fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 43Number of bridges
  • 223ft / 68.2mTotal length
  • 341,570Total average daily traffic
  • 89,766Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Vicksburg, AZ - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 161930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 221960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 11980-1989
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Vicksburg, AZ

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Vicksburg)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • Rick PH33006, Nw Corner Of Vicksburg Road & I-10 (Crowder Weisser) (Lat: 33.639306 Lon: -113.774944), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 82.3 m, Call Sign: WPTS556, Licensee ID: L00152704,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6705.62 MHz, Grant Date: 11/22/2011, Expiration Date: 12/06/2021, Cancellation Date: 12/06/2021, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: Sprint Spectrum LLC


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Vicksburg, AZ
  • 49.7%Electricity
  • 37.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.5%Utility gas
  • 2.1%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Vicksburg, AZ
  • 100.0%Electricity


Vicksburg compared to Arizona state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

Vicksburg on our top lists:

  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Netherlands (population 500+)"
  • #6 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Americas (population 500+)"
  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Western Europe (population 500+)"
  • #9 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Mexico (population 500+)"
  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Central America (population 500+)"
  • #13 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Northern America (population 500+)"
  • #13 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Canada (population 500+)"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Latin America (population 500+)"
  • #76 on the list of "Top 100 cities with lowest ratio of median house value to median household income"
  • #78 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Guatemala (population 500+)"
  • #24 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Ozone (1-hour) air pollution readings in 2012 (ppm)"
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