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Gisela, AZ
Census-designated place in Gila County, Arizona.
Population
587
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
205
ZIP codes
0
Gisela and its ZIP codes
Gisela at a glance
- Gisela is about 3.2 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- The median household income is $19,572, 76% below the Arizona median of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $186,100 (53% below Arizona).
Housing and community stats
Gisela, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$19,572
Poverty rate
39.2%
Median home value
$186,100
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
8.3%
Median age
62.3
Average commute
53.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (282), Irish Americans (137), Cuban Americans (30).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gila County. PPP loans are for Gisela.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,621
15,339 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,097
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$621M
FY 2026, $11,658 per person
How people get to work
Gisela, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone41.7%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home58.3%
Average one-way commute: 53.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gisela, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
735
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
268
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 26°F
19.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gisela, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.0%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Gisela
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RyeCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.5 |
| Deer CreekCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.8 |
| Round ValleyCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 4.8 |
| Oxbow EstatesCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.5 |
| Jakes CornerCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.4 |
| PaysonTown | 9.8 mi | 19.3 |
| Star ValleyTown | 11 mi | 36.1 |
| Mesa del CaballoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| East Verde EstatesCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| Flowing SpringsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| Freedom AcresCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| Beaver ValleyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| Tonto VillageCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| Bear FlatCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| Tonto BasinCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 32.1 |
| YoungCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 47.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gisela, AZ in?
- Gisela is in Gila County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Gisela, AZ?
- About 587 people live in Gisela, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gisela?
- Nearby places include Rye (4.4 mi), Deer Creek (5.4 mi), Round Valley (6 mi), Oxbow Estates (6.4 mi), Jakes Corner (7.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023