Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $162,256 (it was $45,400 in 2000)
Superior:
$162,256
AZ:
$336,300
Mean prices in 2021:all housing units: $250,294; detached houses: $281,307; townhouses or other attached units: $281,074; in 2-unit structures: $178,695; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $72,565; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $122,732; mobile homes: $108,715; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $30,392
Median gross rent in 2021: $756.
March 2022 cost of living index in Superior: 97.9 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 20.3%
(18.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 53.3% for Black residents, 22.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 9.0% for other race residents, 36.4% for two or more races residents)
The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 254.8. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.
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Ancestries: American (9.9%), Irish (4.0%), German (3.1%), Dutch (2.1%), English (1.2%).
Current Local Time: MST (no DST) time zone
Incorporated in 1976
Elevation: 2843 feet
Land area: 1.93 square miles.
Population density: 1,283 people per square mile (low).
292 residents are foreign born (8.2% Latin America, 2.1% Asia).
This town:
10.2%
Arizona:
13.0%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $912 (0.5%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $481 (0.5%)
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: North Pinal, AZ (17.7 miles , pop. 59,965).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Mesa, AZ (38.1 miles , pop. 396,375).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (58.5 miles , pop. 1,321,045).
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 113. This is significantly worse than average.
City:
113
U.S.:
74
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2006 was 2.06. This is significantly better than average.Closest monitor was 10.5 miles away from the city center.
City:
2.06
U.S.:
5.56
Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 43.5. This is worse than average.Closest monitor was 10.5 miles away from the city center.
City:
43.5
U.S.:
33.3
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 24.4. This is worse than average.Closest monitor was 14.7 miles away from the city center.
City:
24.4
U.S.:
19.6
Earthquake activity:
Superior-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Arizona state average. It is 1850% greater than the overall U.S. average.
On 6/28/1992 at 11:57:34, a magnitude 7.6 (6.2 MB, 7.6 MS, 7.3 MW, Depth: 0.7 mi, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 318.3 miles away from Superior center, causing 3 deaths (1 shaking deaths, 2 other deaths) and 400 injuries, causing $100,000,000 total damage and $40,000,000 insured losses On 5/19/1940 at 04:36:40, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 265.7 miles away from the city center, causing $33,000,000 total damage On 10/16/1999 at 09:46:44, a magnitude 7.4 (6.3 MB, 7.4 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.3 ML) earthquake occurred 317.5 miles away from the city center On 12/31/1934 at 18:45:56, a magnitude 7.1 (7.1 UK) earthquake occurred 273.4 miles away from the city center On 10/15/1979 at 23:16:54, a magnitude 7.0 (5.7 MB, 6.9 MS, 7.0 ML, 6.4 MW) earthquake occurred 264.9 miles away from the city center On 7/21/1952 at 11:52:14, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 467.1 miles away from Superior center, causing $50,000,000 total damage Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Pinal County (15) is near the US average (15). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9 Emergencies Declared: 2
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 8, Fires: 3, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
SUPERIOR PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $116,821; Location: 99 KELLNER AVE.; 12,996 books; 161 audio materials; 681 video materials; 39 state licensed databases; 48 print serial subscriptions)
User-submitted facts and corrections:
Superior is the home of the World's Smallest Museum, Boyce Thompson Aboreteum, and the Apache Leap and Picket Post Mountains. In April, Superior holds the 2nd largest rock climbing event in the nation. Some of the best homemade Mexican foods can be found here. Wyatt Earp's 3rd wife was burried here. Wagon tracks of the late 1800's can also be seen. Home of famous movirs like The Gauntlet, The Prophecy, U-Turn, and Eight Legged Freaks were filmed here. Some of the richest copper has been mined here in Superior. It's a must see place. added by Bundy
Notable locations in Superior: Superior Sanitary District Wastewater Treatment Plant (A), Magma Railroad Station (B), Superior Town Hall (C), Superior Public Library (D), Superior Fire Department (E), Superior Police Department (F). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Superior include: Gospel Light Baptist Church (A), First Baptist Church (B), First Assembly of God (C), Presbyterian Church (D), Saint Francis of Assisi Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map
Tourist attractions: Apache Tear Western Village (Museums; 1111 West US Highway 60), Buckboard City Cafe (Museums; 1111 West US Highway 60), Boyce Thompson Southwestern Arboretum (Museums; Highway 60), Superior Historical Society Inc (Historical Places & Services; 350 West Main Street).
Hotel: El Portal (Old Highway 60 70 West).
Court: Pinal County Government - Superior Kearny Justice Court (60 East Main Street).
Birthplace of: Evan Wallach - Federal Judge, Kern W. Dunagan - Army Medal of Honor recipient.
Pinal County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Drinking water stations with addresses in Superior and their reported violations in the past:
BIDEGAIN WATER COMPANY (Address: 151 MAIN ST , Population served: 49, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In MAR-2009, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-05-2009), St Compliance achieved (FEB-17-2010)
Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In JAN-2009, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (FEB-17-2010)
Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2008, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-11-2009), St Compliance achieved (APR-20-2009)
Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2005, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-19-2008), St Compliance achieved (APR-20-2009)
Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - In JUL-01-2004, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (DEC-06-2006)
22 routine major monitoring violations
One minor monitoring violation
37 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This town:
2.6 people
Arizona:
2.6 people
Percentage of family households:
This town:
64.3%
Whole state:
66.2%
Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:
7.2%
Whole state:
7.8%
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
Gay men: 0.5% of all households
Banks with branches in Superior (2011 data):
Bank of the West: Superior Branch at 351 Main Street, branch established on 1934/06/04. Info updated 2009/11/16: Bank assets: $62,408.3 mil, Deposits: $43,995.2 mil, headquarters in San Francisco, CA, positive income, 647 total offices, Holding Company: Bnp Paribas
Religion statistics for Superior, AZ (based on Pinal County data)
Religion
Adherents
Congregations
Catholic
39,268
20
Evangelical Protestant
20,514
155
Other
15,394
45
Mainline Protestant
5,869
21
Black Protestant
369
3
Orthodox
200
1
None
294,156
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Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data
Call Sign: K7CQW, Previous Call Sign: KC7GQW, Licensee ID: L00138790, Grant Date: 05/17/2019, Expiration Date: 08/04/2029, Registrant: Matthew L Kipp, 616 W Santa Rita St, Superior, AZ 85173
Call Sign: N7MHO, Previous Call Sign: KB7EWK, Licensee ID: L00720276, Grant Date: 05/31/2013, Expiration Date: 08/10/2023, Certifier: Karl L Deffenbaugh, Registrant: Karl L Deffenbaugh, 154 Lime Street, Superior, AZ 85273-5031
Call Sign: W7ABS, Grant Date: 07/14/1994, Expiration Date: 07/14/2004, Cancellation Date: 07/15/2006, Registrant: Edward L Watson, 296 Magma Ave, Superior, AZ 85273
Call Sign: NU7R, Previous Call Sign: KE6FG, Licensee ID: L00246223, Grant Date: 01/20/2001, Expiration Date: 01/20/2011, Cancellation Date: 01/23/2013, Certifier: Curtis A Rossow, Registrant: Curtis A Rossow, 240 N Kellner Ave, Superior, AZ 85273
Call Sign: KJ7AIT, Licensee ID: L02198739, Grant Date: 08/28/2018, Expiration Date: 08/28/2028, Certifier: Donald E Price, Registrant: Donald E Price, 408 W Picket Post Dr, Superior, AZ 85173
FAA Registered Aircraft:
6
Aircraft: HUGHES 369HS (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 112 mph), Engine: ROLLS-ROYC 250-C20B (420 HP) (Turbo-shaft) N-Number: 116EC, N116EC, N-116EC, Serial Number: 110274S, Year manufactured: 1970, Airworthiness Date: 07/11/2017, Certificate Issue Date: 10/23/2013 Registrant (Co-Owned): Robert B Wilson, Po Box 141, Superior, AZ 85173, Other Owners: Gary L Wilson
Aircraft: HUGHES 369HS (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 112 mph), Engine: ALLISON 250 SER 400HP (400 HP) (Turbo-shaft) N-Number: 363JS, N363JS, N-363JS, Serial Number: 930517S, Year manufactured: 1973, Airworthiness Date: 11/20/1973, Certificate Issue Date: 11/17/2016 Registrant (Individual): Robert B Wilson, Po Box 141, Superior, AZ 85173
Aircraft: HUGHES 369HS (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 112 mph), Engine: Turbo-shaft N-Number: 4467V, N4467V, N-4467V, Serial Number: 120363S, Airworthiness Date: 10/19/1983, Certificate Issue Date: 04/03/2012 Registrant (Individual): Robert B Wilson, Po Box 141, Superior, AZ 85173
Aircraft: CONSOLIDATED VULTEE BT-13B (SNV-2) (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: P&W R-985 SERIES (450 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 67325, N67325, N-67325, Serial Number: 79-616, Year manufactured: 1942 Registrant (Individual): Charles Williams, Box 807, Superior, AZ 85273
Aircraft: HUGHES 369A (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Turbo-shaft N-Number: 158CM, N158CM, N-158CM, Serial Number: 701430, Certificate Issue Date: 01/16/2009 Registrant (Individual): Robert Wilson, Po Box 141, Superior, AZ 85273 Deregistered:Cancel Date: 01/03/2020
Aircraft: HUGHES OH-6A (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Turbo-shaft N-Number: 67BP, N67BP, N-67BP, Serial Number: 65-12986 Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, Po Box 141, Superior, AZ 85173
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009 (Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
1
$126,410
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
1
$87,310
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2008 (Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
0
$0
1
$134,890
0
$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
1
$39,000
2
$98,490
1
$40,090
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
1
$135,670
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007 (Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
1
$128,800
3
$104,467
1
$29,950
1
$46,700
0
$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
0
$0
1
$23,090
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
3
$110,447
1
$58,140
0
$0
1
$44,880
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
1
$141,390
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2006 (Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
3
$71,673
3
$96,217
1
$46,280
1
$61,360
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
1
$81,480
1
$31,200
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
1
$86,580
4
$96,018
2
$43,470
1
$33,440
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
2
$98,435
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
1
$65,730
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2005 (Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
3
$68,953
3
$62,107
1
$28,390
1
$73,630
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
1
$48,200
4
$71,915
1
$49,090
0
$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
1
$62,240
2
$81,850
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2004 (Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
2
$69,810
2
$54,080
1
$19,600
1
$34,940
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
1
$39,260
1
$70,510
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
1
$47,110
3
$53,593
1
$42,850
0
$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
2
$59,305
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2003 (Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
1
$63,910
3
$58,673
1
$42,220
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
1
$62,190
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
3
$54,547
0
$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
2
$64,115
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2002 (Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
2
$46,305
2
$60,685
1
$22,150
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
1
$48,780
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
3
$80,307
0
$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
2
$53,195
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2001 (Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
1
$53,770
2
$44,670
0
$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
1
$52,420
2
$47,735
1
$5,510
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
1
$76,650
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2000 (Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
1
$31,980
1
$45,600
0
$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
1
$25,060
1
$55,480
1
$6,920
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 1999 (Based on 1 partial tract)
Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts:0004.00
2004 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents
According to the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 17. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 44 took place in 2017, and the least - 0 in 2016. The data has a growing trend.
When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (52.5%), and Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires (25.7%).
Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Superior, AZ