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Pima County, Arizona in numbers: crime, income, hazards
Pima County averaged 3.5 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents a year in 2021-2025, 17% lower than the Arizona rate (4.2). Households here have a median income of $70,315 and the unemployment rate was 5.7% in August 2026. About 1,060,490 people live in the county.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
Also on the map: income · hazard risk · Superfund · dams
What is the crime rate in Pima County?
Police agencies in Pima County reported an average of 3,743 violent crimes and 24,811 property crimes a year from 2021 to 2025. Per 1,000 residents, the violent-crime rate works out to 3.5: 17% lower than the Arizona rate (4.2), and close to the national rate (3.7). Property crime ran at 23.2 per 1,000, against 18.8 statewide. Aggravated assaults make up 72% of the violent total. CDC death records show about 77 homicide deaths a year in the county (7.4 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Pima County | Per 1,000 | Arizona per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 3,743 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 64 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 336 | 0.31 | 0.44 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 638 | 0.60 | 0.65 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 2,704 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 24,811 | 23.2 | 18.8 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 2,799 | 2.6 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 19,458 | 18.2 | 13.9 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2,555 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (7 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Pima County?
The median household in Pima County earns $70,315 a year, 12% lower than the Arizona median ($79,964). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $319,700, and the median rent is $1,212 a month. 12.1% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 10.4%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 5.7% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 27,254 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Pima County | Arizona | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,060,490 | 7,378,838 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $70,315 | $79,964 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $319,700 | $394,500 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,212 | $1,543 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 5.5% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 14.3% | 12.5% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 12.1% | 10.4% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 36.8% | 33.3% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 65.2% | 67.4% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 39.8 | 39.0 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.9% | 91.5% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 8.6% | 10.5% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Pima County?
Pima County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Very High), heat waves (Very High) and wildfire (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
EPA lists 1 active Superfund site (final or proposed) in Pima County: Tucson International Airport Area. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
The National Inventory of Dams lists 9 high-hazard dams in Pima County. 1 is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 5 Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Sierrita (350 ft) and Number 7 (189 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
28 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 3,874,692 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
No federal major disaster declaration covered Pima County from 2016 through 2025 (COVID-19 excluded). EPA air monitors logged 12 days in 2024 when the air quality index reached “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse. Of 143 community water systems, 6 had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 2 (moderate). NHTSA counted 182 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 51 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Pima County?
Pima County had 76 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (22 active that day). Roads listed: SR-85, I-10 and I-19. 43 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Pima County?
Pima County has 398 public schools (2024-25) and 52 private schools (2023-24) in federal school lists. 24 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 72 fire or EMS stations and 21 police or sheriff stations. Park Service units in the area: Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument and Saguaro National Park.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Pima County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Pima County: Tohono O'odham Nation Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land and Pascua Pueblo Yaqui Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land. 2 ancient or sacred sites are on the map here: Baboquivari Peak Wilderness and Kitt Peak. Many are sacred to living communities, so visit respectfully and follow posted rules.
Tribal areas are Census statistical boundaries, shown for reference; they are not legal boundaries.
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Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Pima County
Gun shops
50 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Pima County (49 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 118 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 22 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Bass Pro Shops Outpost 481 (Tucson), Big 5 Sporting Goods #415 (Tucson), Big 5 Sporting Goods #518 (Tucson), Big 5 Sporting Goods Store #280 (Tucson), C & T Enterprises (Tucson), C-A-L Ranch Stores / Cal Ranch (Tucson), Casa Pawn (Tucson), Cashbox Jewelry And Pawn Co (Tucson) and 41 more.
Liquor stores
41 liquor stores are on the map in Pima County: 22nd Street Liquors (Tucson), Beverage Barn (Tucson), Beverage Depot (Tucson), Beverage Store, Bevmo! (Tucson), Bottle Shop (Tucson), Caps & Corks (Marana), Charlie's Drive In Liquor (Tucson) and 33 more. Arizona has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in Pima County: Planned Parenthood Arizona (Tucson).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Pima County?
Pima County averaged 3,743 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 3.5 per 1,000 residents, 17% lower than the Arizona rate (4.2). The property-crime rate was 23.2 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Pima County?
$70,315 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $79,964 for Arizona and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Pima County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 5.7% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 27,254 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Pima County?
Pima County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Very High), heat waves (Very High) and wildfire (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Pima County?
EPA lists 1 active Superfund site (final or proposed) in Pima County: Tucson International Airport Area.
Is there road construction in Pima County right now?
Pima County had 76 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (22 active that day). Roads listed: SR-85, I-10 and I-19. 43 are on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Pima County?
24 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Pima County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cochise County | 125,566 | 2.0 | $59,742 |
| Graham County | 39,232 | 0.58 | $67,325 |
| Maricopa County | 4,559,748 | 4.7 | $89,300 |
| Pinal County | 469,006 | 2.4 | $80,266 |
| Santa Cruz County | 48,926 | 1.6 | $55,217 |
| Yuma County | 211,741 | 3.2 | $62,876 |
Cities in Pima County with their own page: Tucson, Casas Adobes, Marana, Catalina Foothills.
More: Arizona statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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