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Mescal, AZ

Census-designated place in Cochise County, Arizona.

Population

1,760

Land area

4.9sq mi

People per sq mi

357

ZIP codes

0

Mescal and its ZIP codes

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Mescal at a glance

  • Mescal is about 5.5 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $55,417 a year, 31% less than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $191,300 (52% below Arizona) and median rent is $774 a month.

Local data for Mescal, AZ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Mescal, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$55,417

Poverty rate

12.4%

Median home value

$191,300

Median rent

$774/mo

Homeownership

90.0%

Bachelor's or higher

29.5%

Median age

53.9

Average commute

30.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (400), Mexican Americans (235), French Americans (165).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cochise County. PPP loans are for Mescal.

Details

Unemployment rate

6.8%

Aug 2026, +1.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$61,035

34,618 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$55,303

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.12B

FY 2026, $16,915 per person

Cochise County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Mescal, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone64.2%
  • Carpooled4.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.3%
  • Worked from home26.9%

Average one-way commute: 30.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Mescal, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: wildfire

Storm events since 1996

1,175

Countywide, mostly drought

Flood insurance policies

728

1.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

91° / 33°F

15.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Mescal, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

30.2%

U.S. 33.3% -3.1 pts

Diabetes

13.3%

U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts

Smoking

12.8%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

8.3%

U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts

Cities near Mescal

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
J-Six RanchettesCensus-designated place1.8 mi4.5
BensonCity6.7 mi41.6
St. DavidCensus-designated place14 mi6
VailCensus-designated place16 mi22.7
Rincon ValleyCensus-designated place17 mi25.4
WhetstoneCensus-designated place19 mi94
Corona de TucsonCensus-designated place20 mi7.7
ElginCensus-designated place22 mi5.9
DragoonCensus-designated place24 mi2
Huachuca CityTown24 mi2.8
SonoitaCensus-designated place25 mi10.6
TucsonCity26 mi242.2
Tanque VerdeCensus-designated place27 mi32.3
TombstoneCity27 mi9.3
Sierra VistaCity28 mi152.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Mescal, AZ in?
Mescal is in Cochise County, Arizona.
What is the population of Mescal, AZ?
About 1,760 people live in Mescal, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Mescal?
Nearby places include J-Six Ranchettes (1.8 mi), Benson (6.7 mi), St. David (14 mi), Vail (16 mi), Rincon Valley (17 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023