St. Michaels: Economy & Jobs
Earnings in St. Michaels center on a median $65,556 (1.6× higher than Apache County median $41,438; 1.2× below Arizona median $81,228), with homes at a median value of $202,500. The surrounding county supports 16,611 jobs (avg $56,805).
- $46,478 avg taxable income per return — lower than the median household income.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $65,556 — below the Arizona median ($81,227). Poverty rate 13.9% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 3.1× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | moderate |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 15.7% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 13.9% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $25,370 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $1,179,155 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $46,478 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $66,313 |
| Median Household Income | $65,556 (vs Arizona $81,228) |
| Poverty Rate | 13.9% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Public Admin |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $65,556 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 6.7% — above the U.S. average of ~4%. 12% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 12.0% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 16,611 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $943,604,349 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $56,805 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 3,129,720 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% (vs Arizona 5.4%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 469 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 86,497 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 184.40 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Animal Totals, Cattle, Crop Totals, Vegetable Totals, Sheep & Goats Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 449 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 6,093 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 293,646 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 9 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 35 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 11 |
| Local Businesses · Real Estate Offices | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Insurance Agencies | 5 |
| Local Businesses · Law Offices | 5 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 15 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 13 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (3)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Steamboat Trading Post 502 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 8.1 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | GREATER VAIL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $1,163,195,986 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 17,618.58 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 66,021 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 78.3% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 4.4% |
| Pct Walked | 12.0% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 40.1 years (vs Arizona 39.3y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 38.6% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 4 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12