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Salome, AZ
Census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona.
Population
730
Land area
33.3sq mi
People per sq mi
22
ZIP codes
0
Salome and its ZIP codes
Salome at a glance
- Salome is 66% less dense than Arizona as a whole.
- The median household income is $79,960, close to the Arizona median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $117,400 (70% below Arizona).
Local data for Salome, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Salome, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,960
Poverty rate
2.2%
Median home value
$117,400
Homeownership
87.2%
Bachelor's or higher
0.0%
Median age
77.7
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (180), Dutch Americans (94), Mexican Americans (17).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for La Paz County. PPP loans are for Salome.
Unemployment rate
7.1%
Aug 2026, +0.6 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
Salome, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.7%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.3%
Environment and hazard risk
Salome, 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
108° / 37°F
5.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Salome, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.5%
U.S. 33.3% -4.8 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
10.5%
U.S. 12.8% -2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Salome
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WendenCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 14.9 |
| VicksburgCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 142.9 |
| SunwestCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 24.2 |
| UttingCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 26.6 |
| BrendaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 6.9 |
| BouseCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 136.2 |
| AguilaCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Salome, AZ in?
- Salome is in La Paz County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Salome, AZ?
- About 730 people live in Salome, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Salome?
- Nearby places include Wenden (5.1 mi), Vicksburg (14 mi), Sunwest (15 mi), Utting (19 mi), Brenda (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023