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Why, AZ
Census-designated place in Pima County, Arizona.
Population
52
Land area
9sq mi
People per sq mi
6
ZIP codes
0
Why and its ZIP codes
Why at a glance
- Why is 91% less dense than Arizona as a whole.
Local data for Why, AZ
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pima County. PPP loans are for Why.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,242
387,065 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,425
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$21.7B
FY 2026, $20,828 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Why, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
2,563
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,620
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
104° / 45°F
7.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Why, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.5%
U.S. 33.3% -3.8 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
10.6%
U.S. 12.8% -2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities near Why
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CharcoCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.9 |
| AjoCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 33.3 |
| Wahak HotrontkCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| PisinemoCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Why, AZ in?
- Why is in Pima County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Why, AZ?
- About 52 people live in Why, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Why?
- Nearby places include Charco (7.7 mi), Ajo (13 mi), Wahak Hotrontk (22 mi), Pisinemo (28 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023