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Sunwest, AZ
Census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona.
Population
45
Land area
24.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2
ZIP codes
0
Sunwest and its ZIP codes
Sunwest at a glance
- Sunwest is 97% less dense than Arizona as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for La Paz County. PPP loans are for Sunwest.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Sunwest, 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
101° / 35°F
7.1 inches of rain a year
Cities near Sunwest
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SalomeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 33.3 |
| WendenCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 14.9 |
| AguilaCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.6 |
| VicksburgCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 142.9 |
| TonopahCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sunwest, AZ in?
- Sunwest is in La Paz County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Sunwest, AZ?
- About 45 people live in Sunwest, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sunwest?
- Nearby places include Salome (15 mi), Wenden (15 mi), Aguila (25 mi), Vicksburg (27 mi), Tonopah (30 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023