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Wenden, AZ
Census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona.
Population
405
Land area
14.9sq mi
People per sq mi
27
ZIP codes
0
Wenden and its ZIP codes
Wenden at a glance
- Wenden is 58% less dense than Arizona as a whole.
Local data for Wenden, AZ
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for La Paz County. PPP loans are for Wenden.
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
Environment and hazard risk
Wenden, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wenden, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.1%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.1%
U.S. 11.1% +8.0 pts
Cities near Wenden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SalomeCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 33.3 |
| SunwestCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 24.2 |
| VicksburgCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 142.9 |
| UttingCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 26.6 |
| AguilaCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.6 |
| BrendaCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 6.9 |
| BouseCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 136.2 |
| Alamo LakeCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 43.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wenden, AZ in?
- Wenden is in La Paz County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Wenden, AZ?
- About 405 people live in Wenden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wenden?
- Nearby places include Salome (5.1 mi), Sunwest (15 mi), Vicksburg (18 mi), Utting (22 mi), Aguila (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023