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Wheatfields, AZ
Census-designated place in Gila County, Arizona.
Population
329
Land area
8.1sq mi
People per sq mi
41
ZIP codes
0
Wheatfields and its ZIP codes
Wheatfields at a glance
- Wheatfields is 37% less dense than Arizona as a whole.
Local data for Wheatfields, AZ
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gila County. PPP loans are for Wheatfields.
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
Wheatfields, 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
100° / 36°F
17.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wheatfields, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.0%
U.S. 33.3% -1.3 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
Cities near Wheatfields
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClaypoolCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.3 |
| Central Heights-Midland CityCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.9 |
| MiamiTown | 7.4 mi | 0.9 |
| Copper HillCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 7.4 |
| Rock HouseCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| PinalCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| Icehouse CanyonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.9 |
| GlobeCity | 11 mi | 18.2 |
| Six Shooter CanyonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3 |
| Roosevelt EstatesCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.8 |
| Top-of-the-WorldCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 6.1 |
| East GlobeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.4 |
| CutterCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| El CapitanCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.1 |
| RooseveltCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.7 |
| SuperiorTown | 22 mi | 11.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wheatfields, AZ in?
- Wheatfields is in Gila County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Wheatfields, AZ?
- About 329 people live in Wheatfields, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wheatfields?
- Nearby places include Claypool (6.6 mi), Central Heights-Midland City (7.4 mi), Miami (7.4 mi), Copper Hill (7.6 mi), Rock House (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023