San Carlos is one of the poorest Native American communities in the United States, with a median annual household income being below $25,000, with 74% of the population under 200% of the federal poverty level.

37% of the population is on unemployment compared to the national unemployment rate of 4.1% and the state of  Arizona rate of 4.5%.

24.2% of the San Carlos Apache tribe have less than a 9th grade education

6% of the San Carlos Apache tribe have a 9th - 12th grade education (no diploma)

38.7% of the San Carlos Apache tribe are high school graduates

At the San Carlos Apache Reservation, the violent crime rate is ten times the national average. Organized crime has identified Indian reservations as a haven for the transportation and distribution of Methamphetamine. Tribal Leaders are suggesting that an entire generation of young people may soon be lost to Meth.

 The leading cause of death in San Carlos:

Adolescent (15-19) Intentional self-harm by hanging, strangulation

Young Adult (20-44) – Motor-or non-motor- vehicle accident

Mid Age (45-64) – Alcoholic liver disease (The average life expectancy for a male Apache is 54 years)