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Quartzsite, AZ
Town in La Paz County, Arizona.
Population
1,877
Land area
36.3sq mi
People per sq mi
52
ZIP codes
0
Quartzsite and its ZIP codes
Quartzsite at a glance
- Median rent is $836 a month.
Local data for Quartzsite, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Quartzsite, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
20.0%
Median rent
$836/mo
Homeownership
71.2%
Bachelor's or higher
23.5%
Median age
73.5
Average commute
5.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (290), Mexican Americans (261), Italian Americans (222).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for La Paz County. PPP loans are for Quartzsite.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,352
6,695 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,451
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$258M
FY 2026, $15,604 per person
How people get to work
Quartzsite, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.4%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked23.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.4%
Average one-way commute: 5.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Quartzsite, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
382
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
212
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
109° / 40°F
4.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Quartzsite, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
21.5%
U.S. 12.1% +9.4 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
Cities near Quartzsite
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| La Paz ValleyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 29.4 |
| EhrenbergCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 11.9 |
| BrendaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.9 |
| Blythe, CACity | 20 mi | 26.5 |
| BouseCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 136.2 |
| UttingCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 26.6 |
| VicksburgCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 142.9 |
| ParkerTown | 24 mi | 22 |
| PostonCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.4 |
| Ripley, CACensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Quartzsite, AZ in?
- Quartzsite is in La Paz County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Quartzsite, AZ?
- About 1,877 people live in Quartzsite, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Quartzsite?
- Nearby places include La Paz Valley (11 mi), Ehrenberg (15 mi), Brenda (16 mi), Blythe, CA (20 mi), Bouse (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023