Top-of-the-World Authority

Top-of-the-World is a lower-income village of 142 with home prices 39.5× below the Arizona median.

Top-of-the-World, Arizona

Population in Top-of-the-World stands at 142 — placing it among the smaller communities of Gila County, Arizona. Median household income is $-666,666,666 — well below the state average.

Definition and scope

Located in Gila County, Arizona, Top-of-the-World operates within Arizona's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 2 and is part of the Payson, AZ metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Top-of-the-World has approximately 142 residents. The median age is 71.0 years. Roughly 100% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $9,999.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 53.5%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 46.5%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Top-of-the-World is $-666,666,666. Poverty rate stands at 46.5%. Educational attainment: 11.6% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Top-of-the-World:

• Public schools: 20
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 3

Getting around

San Carlos Apache Airport provides commercial air service for the area. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Gila County Superior Court - Globe. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Maricopa, Arizona.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 3,775 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 6a.

References

• Arizona State Authority — state-level reference for Arizona.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.