Wheatfields, Arizona

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Population in 2010: 785.
Males: 415  (52.9%)
Females: 370  (47.1%)
Median resident age:

52.1 years
Arizona median age:

38.8 years
Estimated median household income in 2022: $37,663
Wheatfields:

$37,663
AZ:

$74,568

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $20,725

Wheatfields CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $66,900
Wheatfields:

$66,900
AZ:

$402,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $220,909; detached houses: $372,564; mobile homes: $98,014

Median gross rent in 2022: $938.

March 2022 cost of living index in Wheatfields: 85.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.4%
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  • Races in Wheatfields, AZ (2022)
    • 33073.0%White alone
    • 12427.4%Hispanic
    • 122.7%American Indian alone
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Ancestries: German (22.1%), American (8.4%), English (5.8%).

Current Local Time: MST (no DST) time zone

Elevation: 7291 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rio Rancho, NM (152.8 miles , pop. 51,765).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Albuquerque, NM (161.5 miles , pop. 448,607).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (251.2 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Sehili, AZ (1.9 miles),
Tsaile, AZ (2.7 miles ),
Lukachukai, AZ (3.7 miles ),
Crystal, NM (4.0 miles ),
Del Muerto, AZ (4.2 miles ),
Sanostee, NM (4.4 miles ),
Navajo, NM (4.9 miles ),
Sawmill, AZ (4.9 miles )

Latitude: 36.24 N, Longitude: 109.13 W

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

7.3%
Arizona:

3.8%

Earthquake activity:

Wheatfields-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Arizona state average. It is 1509% 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 441.7 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 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 428.8 miles away from the city center
On 5/19/1940 at 04:36:40, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 427.6 miles away from the city center, causing $33,000,000 total damage
On 12/31/1934 at 18:45:56, a magnitude 7.1 (7.1 UK) earthquake occurred 450.9 miles away from Wheatfields 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 440.0 miles away from Wheatfields center
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 540.9 miles away from Wheatfields center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Apache County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 4, Fires: 3, Storms: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Flash Flood: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Wheatfields:

  • San Juan College (about 65 miles; Farmington, NM; Full-time enrollment: 5,112)
  • Fort Lewis College (about 101 miles; Durango, CO; FT enrollment: 3,631)
  • Coconino Community College (about 160 miles; Flagstaff, AZ; FT enrollment: 2,090)
  • Northern Arizona University (about 160 miles; Flagstaff, AZ; FT enrollment: 22,494)
  • University of Phoenix-Albuquerque Campus (about 160 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 2,335)
  • University of New Mexico-Main Campus (about 162 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 23,042)
  • Central New Mexico Community College (about 162 miles; Albuquerque, NM; FT enrollment: 19,398)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Wheatfields: Alamo Ranger Station (A), Bixby Ranch (B), Simpson Cabins (C), Tri - City Fire Department Station 22 (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Gerald Hills Tank (A), Dry Weather Ford Tank (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Hicks Wash (A), Miami Wash (B), Gerald Wash (C), DeVore Wash (D), Murray Wash (E), Negro Wash (F), Nugget Wash (G), Ash Spring Wash (H), Horseshoe Bend Wash (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Apache 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:

2.2 people
Arizona:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

58.8%
Whole state:

66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

8.5%
Whole state:

7.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Wheatfields:

Marital status in Wheatfields, AZ
  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 71.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.7%
  • Divorced: 22.1%

For population 25 years and over in Wheatfields:

  • High school or higher: 79.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.6
Arizona average:

12.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Wheatfields, AZ (based on Apache County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Other15,37735
Catholic15,00013
Evangelical Protestant3,83473
Mainline Protestant71511
None36,592-
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: 11
Here:

1.58 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
Apache County:

0.57 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 33
Apache County:

4.74 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.47 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 20
Apache County:

2.87 / 10,000 pop.
Arizona:

6.21 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

12.8%
Arizona:

8.0%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

31.5%
Arizona:

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

10.2%
Arizona:

14.2%

Strongest AM radio stations in Wheatfields:

  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KENN (1390 AM; 10 kW; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: WINTON ROAD BROADCASTING CO, LLC)
  • KNDN (960 AM; 5 kW; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: BASIN BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KGAK (1330 AM; 5 kW; GALLUP, NM; Owner: KRJG, INC.)
  • KMIA (710 AM; 50 kW; BLACK CANYON CITY, AZ; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFNX (1100 AM; 50 kW; CAVE CREEK, AZ; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KRZE (1280 AM; 5 kW; FARMINGTON, NM; Owner: J. THOMAS DEVELOPMENT OF NM, INC.)
  • KFLT (830 AM; 50 kW; TUCSON, AZ; Owner: FAMILY LIFE B/CING SYSTEM, INC.)
  • KDWN (720 AM; 50 kW; LAS VEGAS, NV; Owner: RADIO NEVADA CORP.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Wheatfields:

  • K289AD (105.7 FM; CHINLE, AZ; Owner: PROCLAIMING CHRIST'S LOVE MINISTRIES)
  • KFXR-FM (107.3 FM; CHINLE, AZ; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KRTZ (98.7 FM; CORTEZ, CO; Owner: WINTON ROAD BROADCASTING CO., LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Wheatfields:

  • K08HQ (Channel 8; CHINLE, AZ; Owner: KOB-TV, LLC)
  • K40AP (Channel 40; TSAILE, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)

Wheatfields fatal accident list:

Jan 16, 2017 06:04 PM, Bisby Rd, Lat: 33.445794, Lon: -110.833206, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jun 18, 2007 04:27 PM, Old Hwy 88, Lat: 33.479061, Lon: -110.852481, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 12Number of bridges
  • 187ft / 57.0mTotal length
  • $3,000Total costs
  • 22,025Total average daily traffic
  • 2,110Total average daily truck traffic
  • 22,145Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Wheatfields, AZ - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 72000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Wheatfields, AZ
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Wheatfields, AZ
  • 28.1%Utility gas
  • 26.8%Electricity
  • 17.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 14.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 13.8%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Wheatfields, AZ
  • 67.1%Wood
  • 30.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.9%Electricity


Wheatfields 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 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.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Wheatfields on our top lists:

  • #9 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Germany (population 500+)"
  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Western Europe (population 500+)"
  • #2 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #29 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest increase in the number of deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #75 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents relocating from other counties between 2010 and 2011 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #78 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Obama (Democrat) in the 2012 Presidential Election (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #84 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents relocating to other counties in 2011 (pop. 50,000+)"
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