Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Patagonia’s median age is 53.5 years, above both the Arizona town median (41.9 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Among 141 Arizona towns, just 10 have a lower share of households owning their home than Patagonia. Patagonia’s trail density is 3.9 miles per square mile, where Arizona’s towns sit at 1.1 and U.S. towns at 0.4. James Finley House and Cady Hall is on the National Register of Historic Places. Patagonia has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Patagonia beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 700 in 1950, 804 in 2020. The archive holds 15 old photos and papers going back to 1940 and 2 maps from 1958 on.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Patagonia, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Patagonia.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 95% of U.S. communities. Since 1983, 7 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Patagonia.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Its public schools are run by the Patagonia Elementary District. Two of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patagonia Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 124 | B− |
| Patagonia Union High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 71 | C+ |
NCES · EDFacts
5.0 miles of trail in 4 parks and preserves. Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve, at 154 acres with 2.8 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve | 2.8 mi | 154 |
| 2. Doc Mock Park | — | 7 |
| 3. The Paton Center for Hummingbirds | 0.1 mi | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Patagonia has mild winters and warm summers, with very little rain. The July high in Patagonia is 92°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Most working residents leave Patagonia for work: only 11% work in town. Patagonia’s average trip to work is 19 minutes. Since 2013, Patagonia has added 47 jobs, to 263 in 2023.
| Patagonia | Arizona towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 7.5% | 12% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 11% | 10% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
24% of Patagonia adults feel lonely. Patagonia beats the Arizona average on 14 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7. 12% of Patagonia adults report frequent mental distress.
| Patagonia | Arizona towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 31% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 16% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 20% | 23% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 14% | 16% |
| What stands out | Patagonia | AZ |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults without reliable transportation | 6% | 8.7% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.5% | 12% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 13.2% | 8.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The typical Patagonia home is worth about $392,000, up 3.5% in a year, 6% below the Arizona typical home.
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
None within 15 miles of Patagonia; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Patagonia residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Arizona.
Town in Arizona, United States
Patagonia is a town in Santa Cruz County, Arizona, United States. As of the 2020 census, Patagonia had a population of 804. It developed in the mid-19th century as a trading and supply center for nearby mines and ranches. In the 21st century, it is a tourist destination, retirement community, and arts and crafts center.
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Patagonia has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
