Wilhoit is a small town of 1,009 in Arizona, with a median household income of $43,882
.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Wilhoit stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Wilhoit is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Wilhoit city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.7
Wilhoit's overall cost of living index is 92.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Wilhoit costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Wilhoit, AZ
National Avg
Median Home Value
$209,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$875
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
91.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$43,882
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Wilhoit's violent crime rate is 288.8 per 100,000 residents
— 24% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
288.8 /100k
Property Crime
880.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Wilhoit is served primarily by Kirkland Elementary District (4480).
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Wilhoit, AZ
National Avg
School District
Kirkland Elementary District (4480)
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
6.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
77.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Wilhoit sees average highs of 52.6°F in January
and 89.6°F in July,
with 16.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.7 inches of snow per year.
Wilhoit's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Wilhoit roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $209,700 and median rent is $875/month.
Wilhoit's violent crime rate is 288.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 880.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Wilhoit are operated by Kirkland Elementary District (4480).
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.6:1. 11.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Wilhoit, AZ has a population of 1,009, a median household income of $43,882, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Wilhoit averages 52.6°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 16.3 inches
with about 1.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Wilhoit, AZ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 86332.
The population of Wilhoit, Arizona is 1,009 with a median age of 52.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wilhoit: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $209,700, median household income $43,882, crime index 62 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wilhoit side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
