What are the schools like in Poston, AZ?

School district data for Poston is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Poston?

The median household income in Poston, AZ is $15,625 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Poston, AZ?

Poston has an average high temperature of 68.7°F in January and 108.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 4.6 inches.

Poston, AZ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Poston, AZ?

Poston has a violent crime rate of 270.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1388.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Poston, AZ a Good Place to Live?

Poston is a small town of 147 in Arizona, with a median household income of $15,625 .

Strengths: Poston's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Poston is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Poston city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Poston metro area.

Metric	Poston, AZ	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$347	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	0.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$15,625	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Poston's violent crime rate is 270.0 per 100,000 residents — 29% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

270.0 /100k

Property Crime

1388.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Poston, AZ	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	70.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Poston sees average highs of 68.7°F in January and 108.4°F in July, with 4.6 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Poston, AZ
Average High — January	68.7°F
Average High — July	108.4°F
Annual Precipitation	4.6"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Poston, AZ	National Avg
Population	147	—
Median Age	27.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	0.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	42.9%	22.2%
65 and over	0.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Big River, CA 10 mi Parker, AZ 11 mi Bluewater, AZ 15 mi Bluewater, CA 15 mi Cienega Springs, AZ 18 mi

ZIP Codes in Poston

Poston, AZ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

85371

Poston vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Poston, AZ affordable or expensive?

Poston has a median home value of N/A and median rent of $347/month against a median household income of $15,625.

What is the crime rate in Poston, AZ?

Poston's violent crime rate is 270.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1388.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Poston?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Poston, AZ a good place to live?

Poston, AZ has a population of 147, a median household income of $15,625, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Poston?

Poston averages 68.7°F in January and 108.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 4.6 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Poston?

Poston, AZ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 85371.

What is the population of Poston?

The population of Poston, Arizona is 147 with a median age of 27.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Poston?

Key numbers for living in Poston: median home N/A, median household income $15,625, crime index 69 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Poston side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.