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Patagonia, AZ
Town in Santa Cruz County, Arizona.
Population
946
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
734
ZIP codes
0
Patagonia and its ZIP codes
Patagonia at a glance
- Patagonia is about 11 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $39,891 a year, 50% less than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $361,500 (8% below Arizona) and median rent is $804 a month.
Local data for Patagonia, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Patagonia, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,891
Poverty rate
7.5%
Median home value
$361,500
Median rent
$804/mo
Homeownership
49.8%
Bachelor's or higher
43.6%
Median age
53.5
Average commute
19.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (385), Irish Americans (140), German Americans (78).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Santa Cruz County. PPP loans are for Patagonia.
Unemployment rate
7.7%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,736
14,194 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,841
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.2B
FY 2026, $67,570 per person
How people get to work
Patagonia, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.2%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home25.6%
Average one-way commute: 19.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Patagonia, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
582
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
272
1.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 34°F
14.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Patagonia, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.3%
U.S. 33.3% -4.0 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
9.1%
U.S. 12.8% -3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
Cities near Patagonia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SonoitaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 10.6 |
| BeyervilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Kino SpringsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| ElginCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 5.9 |
| Rio RicoCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 63.1 |
| NogalesCity | 17 mi | 20.8 |
| Tumacacori-CarmenCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| TubacCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 10.8 |
| Elephant HeadCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 7.3 |
| AmadoCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 5.2 |
| Sierra VistaCity | 22 mi | 152.4 |
| Arivaca JunctionCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3 |
| Huachuca CityTown | 24 mi | 2.8 |
| Green ValleyCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 19.7 |
| Corona de TucsonCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 7.7 |
| SahuaritaTown | 30 mi | 31.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Patagonia, AZ in?
- Patagonia is in Santa Cruz County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Patagonia, AZ?
- About 946 people live in Patagonia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Patagonia?
- Nearby places include Sonoita (10 mi), Beyerville (13 mi), Kino Springs (13 mi), Elgin (15 mi), Rio Rico (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023