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Rye, AZ
Census-designated place in Gila County, Arizona.
Population
17
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
33
ZIP codes
0
Rye and its ZIP codes
Rye at a glance
- Rye is 49% less dense than Arizona as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gila County. PPP loans are for Rye.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Rye, 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
93° / 26°F
19.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rye, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.9%
U.S. 33.3% -3.4 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Rye
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Deer CreekCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 1.8 |
| GiselaCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 2.9 |
| Oxbow EstatesCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Jakes CornerCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.4 |
| Round ValleyCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 4.8 |
| PaysonTown | 10 mi | 19.3 |
| Mesa del CaballoCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Star ValleyTown | 14 mi | 36.1 |
| East Verde EstatesCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| Flowing SpringsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| Freedom AcresCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| Beaver ValleyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| Tonto BasinCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 32.1 |
| Geronimo EstatesCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| Whispering PinesCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| Tonto VillageCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rye, AZ in?
- Rye is in Gila County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Rye, AZ?
- About 17 people live in Rye, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rye?
- Nearby places include Deer Creek (2.4 mi), Gisela (4.4 mi), Oxbow Estates (5.9 mi), Jakes Corner (6.5 mi), Round Valley (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023