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Whitecone, AZ

Census-designated place in Navajo County, Arizona.

Population

805

Land area

45.1sq mi

People per sq mi

18

ZIP codes

0

Whitecone and its ZIP codes

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Whitecone at a glance

  • Whitecone is 73% less dense than Arizona as a whole.
  • The median household income is $31,083, 61% below the Arizona median of $79,964.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $123,900 (69% below Arizona) and median rent is $861 a month.

Local data for Whitecone, AZ

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Whitecone, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$31,083

Poverty rate

50.4%

Median home value

$123,900

Median rent

$861/mo

Homeownership

74.2%

Bachelor's or higher

1.0%

Median age

38.1

Average commute

53.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (10).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Navajo County. PPP loans are for Whitecone.

Details

Unemployment rate

7.7%

Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$52,143

27,910 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$46,577

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.3B

FY 2026, $11,830 per person

Navajo County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone68.6%
  • Carpooled4.1%
  • Public transit8.7%
  • Walked1.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home16.9%

Average one-way commute: 53.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Whitecone, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

1,168

Countywide, mostly high wind

Flood insurance policies

328

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 18°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Whitecone, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

47.8%

U.S. 33.3% +14.5 pts

Diabetes

25.2%

U.S. 12.1% +13.1 pts

Smoking

35.6%

U.S. 12.8% +22.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

19.0%

U.S. 11.1% +7.9 pts

Cities near Whitecone

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ToyeiCensus-designated place11 mi0.3
JedditoCensus-designated place12 mi5.4
Indian WellsCensus-designated place13 mi10.4
GreasewoodCensus-designated place13 mi5.3
SteamboatCensus-designated place17 mi2.4
Keams CanyonCensus-designated place17 mi16.6
Tees TohCensus-designated place20 mi17
DilkonCensus-designated place20 mi16.6
Seba DalkaiCensus-designated place23 mi15.1
CornfieldsCensus-designated place23 mi0.4
First MesaCensus-designated place24 mi15.7
Low MountainCensus-designated place24 mi36.9
BurnsideCensus-designated place28 mi9.3
Second MesaCensus-designated place28 mi40.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Whitecone, AZ in?
Whitecone is in Navajo County, Arizona.
What is the population of Whitecone, AZ?
About 805 people live in Whitecone, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Whitecone?
Nearby places include Toyei (11 mi), Jeddito (12 mi), Indian Wells (13 mi), Greasewood (13 mi), Steamboat (17 mi).

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