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Tsaile, AZ

Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona.

Population

1,696

Land area

6sq mi

People per sq mi

281

ZIP codes

0

Tsaile and its ZIP codes

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Tsaile at a glance

  • Tsaile is about 4.3 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
  • The median household income is $48,819, 39% below the Arizona median of $79,964.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $46,700 (88% below Arizona) and median rent is $560 a month.

Local data for Tsaile, AZ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Tsaile, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$48,819

Poverty rate

46.2%

Median home value

$46,700

Median rent

$560/mo

Homeownership

31.1%

Bachelor's or higher

20.4%

Median age

20.7

Average commute

18.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Haitian Americans (47), Mexican Americans (23), Irish Americans (18).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Apache County. PPP loans are for Tsaile.

Details

Unemployment rate

8.8%

Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$57,830

16,853 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$48,830

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.1B

FY 2026, $15,905 per person

Apache County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Tsaile, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone43.7%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit2.1%
  • Walked40.6%
  • Bicycle1.4%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home12.2%

Average one-way commute: 18.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Tsaile, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

846

Countywide, mostly high wind

Flood insurance policies

29

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 18°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Tsaile, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.6%

U.S. 33.3% -0.7 pts

Diabetes

11.7%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

21.3%

U.S. 12.8% +8.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

15.7%

U.S. 11.1% +4.6 pts

Cities near Tsaile

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
SehiliCensus-designated place2.7 mi0.7
LukachukaiCensus-designated place7 mi22
Del MuertoCensus-designated place15 mi1.2
Round RockCensus-designated place19 mi14.3
Sanostee, NMCensus-designated place21 mi4.5
Red RockCensus-designated place22 mi1.2
ChinleCensus-designated place22 mi16.3
Many FarmsCensus-designated place23 mi8.2
Crystal, NMCensus-designated place23 mi4.5
Newcomb, NMCensus-designated place28 mi9.7
SawmillCensus-designated place29 mi6.2
Navajo, NMCensus-designated place30 mi2.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Tsaile, AZ in?
Tsaile is in Apache County, Arizona.
What is the population of Tsaile, AZ?
About 1,696 people live in Tsaile, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Tsaile?
Nearby places include Sehili (2.7 mi), Lukachukai (7 mi), Del Muerto (15 mi), Round Rock (19 mi), Sanostee, NM (21 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023