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Low Mountain, AZ
Census-designated place in Navajo County, Arizona.
Population
697
Land area
36.9sq mi
People per sq mi
19
ZIP codes
0
Low Mountain and its ZIP codes
Low Mountain at a glance
- Low Mountain is 71% less dense than Arizona as a whole.
- The median household income is $24,500, 69% below the Arizona median of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $59,000 (85% below Arizona) and median rent is $1,044 a month.
Local data for Low Mountain, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Low Mountain, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$24,500
Poverty rate
51.9%
Median home value
$59,000
Median rent
$1,044/mo
Homeownership
79.5%
Bachelor's or higher
6.7%
Median age
31.9
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (8), German Americans (8).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Navajo County. PPP loans are for Low Mountain.
Unemployment rate
7.7%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,143
27,910 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,577
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $11,830 per person
How people get to work
Low Mountain, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone48.6%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.8%
- Worked from home43.8%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Low Mountain, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,168
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
328
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 18°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Low Mountain, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.0%
U.S. 33.3% +14.7 pts
Diabetes
25.1%
U.S. 12.1% +13.0 pts
Smoking
37.4%
U.S. 12.8% +24.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.5%
U.S. 11.1% +8.4 pts
Cities near Low Mountain
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Keams CanyonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 16.6 |
| JedditoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.4 |
| PinonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.5 |
| CottonwoodCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| First MesaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 15.7 |
| ToyeiCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| SteamboatCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.4 |
| Hard RockCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 5.9 |
| Second MesaCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 40.1 |
| WhiteconeCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 45.1 |
| ShongopoviCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.6 |
| BurnsideCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 9.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Low Mountain, AZ in?
- Low Mountain is in Navajo County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Low Mountain, AZ?
- About 697 people live in Low Mountain, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Low Mountain?
- Nearby places include Keams Canyon (10 mi), Jeddito (12 mi), Pinon (13 mi), Cottonwood (15 mi), First Mesa (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023