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Globe, AZ
City in Gila County, Arizona.
Population
7,195
Land area
18.2sq mi
People per sq mi
395
ZIP codes
0
Globe and its ZIP codes
Globe at a glance
- Globe is about 6.1 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- It is the 79th most populous of 441 cities and towns in Arizona.
- Households here earn a median of $69,170 a year, 13% less than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $206,700 (48% below Arizona) and median rent is $858 a month.
Local data for Globe, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Globe, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,170
Poverty rate
16.4%
Median home value
$206,700
Median rent
$858/mo
Homeownership
73.6%
Bachelor's or higher
19.2%
Median age
44.1
Average commute
23.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,267), Irish Americans (823), German Americans (486).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gila County. PPP loans are for Globe.
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
Globe, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.0%
- Carpooled13.4%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.9%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Globe, 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
97° / 33°F
15.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Globe, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.8%
U.S. 33.3% -2.5 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.5%
U.S. 11.1% +3.4 pts
Crime in Globe
Globe Police Department, reported to the FBI for 2025
- Violent crime
- 852
- per 100,000 people · 221% of the AZ rate
- Property crime
- 2,962
- per 100,000 people · 192% of the AZ rate
Cities near Globe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PinalCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.4 |
| Six Shooter CanyonCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 3 |
| East GlobeCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 3.4 |
| Copper HillCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 7.4 |
| Icehouse CanyonCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 4.9 |
| Central Heights-Midland CityCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 1.9 |
| CutterCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.8 |
| ClaypoolCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.3 |
| MiamiTown | 7.9 mi | 0.9 |
| El CapitanCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 6.1 |
| WheatfieldsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8.1 |
| Top-of-the-WorldCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.1 |
| San CarlosCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 8.6 |
| PeridotCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.5 |
| Dripping SpringsCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.7 |
| Rock HouseCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Globe, AZ in?
- Globe is in Gila County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Globe, AZ?
- About 7,195 people live in Globe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Globe?
- Nearby places include Pinal (1.3 mi), Six Shooter Canyon (2.7 mi), East Globe (2.9 mi), Copper Hill (3.9 mi), Icehouse Canyon (3.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023