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Elephant Head, AZ
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona.
Population
481
Land area
7.3sq mi
People per sq mi
66
ZIP codes
0
Elephant Head and its ZIP codes
Local data for Elephant Head, AZ
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pima County. PPP loans are for Elephant Head.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,242
387,065 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,425
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$21.7B
FY 2026, $20,828 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Elephant Head, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
2,563
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,620
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 40°F
20.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elephant Head, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.2%
U.S. 33.3% -4.1 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
8.3%
U.S. 12.8% -4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Elephant Head
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Green ValleyCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 19.7 |
| Arivaca JunctionCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 3 |
| AmadoCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 5.2 |
| TubacCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 10.8 |
| SahuaritaTown | 11 mi | 31.7 |
| Tumacacori-CarmenCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| Corona de TucsonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 7.7 |
| Rio RicoCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 63.1 |
| PatagoniaTown | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| SummitCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.7 |
| SonoitaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 10.6 |
| ArivacaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 27.8 |
| VailCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 22.7 |
| Three PointsCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 46.6 |
| Drexel HeightsCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 19.2 |
| BeyervilleCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elephant Head, AZ in?
- Elephant Head is in Pima County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Elephant Head, AZ?
- About 481 people live in Elephant Head, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elephant Head?
- Nearby places include Green Valley (4.9 mi), Arivaca Junction (5.5 mi), Amado (7.1 mi), Tubac (11 mi), Sahuarita (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023