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Thatcher, Arizona


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Thatcher, Arizona

Thatcher, Arizona, in Graham county, is 80 miles NE of Tucson, Arizona. There are an estimated 4,022 people in the town.

The People and Families of Thatcher

In Thatcher, about 52% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Thatcher, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Thatcher had a median family income of $40,392. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Thatcher.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($750) in Thatcher. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Thatcher Housing

Approximately 73% of housing in Thatcher is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Thatcher, 87% of commuters drive to work. Thatcher is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in the town than other towns.

Of Note

High Points

Thatcher strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arizona):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyThatcher Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Thatcher Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 13%Thatcher Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Thatcher College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Thatcher, AZ

Comparing Thatcher to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arizona (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity84
Female Share of the Population810
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Senior Citizens35
Male Share of the Population31
Well-Paid Single Men22
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income56
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times98
Working at Home65
Public Transportation Use64

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built94
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing62
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Affordability of Rents57
People Living Alone23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime69
Low Property Crime26

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