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Peridot, AZ
Census-designated place in Gila County, Arizona.
Population
999
Land area
5.5sq mi
People per sq mi
183
ZIP codes
0
Peridot and its ZIP codes
Peridot at a glance
- Peridot is about 2.8 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $34,375 a year, 57% less than the Arizona figure of $79,964.
Local data for Peridot, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Peridot, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,375
Poverty rate
33.8%
Homeownership
75.9%
Bachelor's or higher
3.7%
Median age
44.1
Average commute
24.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Scottish Americans (434), German Americans (14).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gila County. PPP loans are for Peridot.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.7 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
Peridot, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone42.5%
- Carpooled42.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other9.7%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Peridot, 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
99° / 31°F
13.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Peridot, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.0%
U.S. 33.3% +10.7 pts
Diabetes
21.0%
U.S. 12.1% +8.9 pts
Smoking
33.9%
U.S. 12.8% +21.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.8%
U.S. 11.1% +5.7 pts
Cities near Peridot
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| San CarlosCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 8.6 |
| CutterCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| East GlobeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.4 |
| GlobeCity | 17 mi | 18.2 |
| Six Shooter CanyonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3 |
| PinalCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| El CapitanCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.1 |
| Copper HillCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 7.4 |
| Icehouse CanyonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.9 |
| Central Heights-Midland CityCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.9 |
| Dripping SpringsCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 6.7 |
| BylasCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 4.2 |
| ClaypoolCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.3 |
| MiamiTown | 25 mi | 0.9 |
| WheatfieldsCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 8.1 |
| HaydenTown | 28 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Peridot, AZ in?
- Peridot is in Gila County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Peridot, AZ?
- About 999 people live in Peridot, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Peridot?
- Nearby places include San Carlos (3.5 mi), Cutter (12 mi), East Globe (14 mi), Globe (17 mi), Six Shooter Canyon (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023