Most of the properties identified by Reuters are in unincorporated areas, which fall under the jurisdiction of county government.

Arpaio's drive to keep a watchful eye over 59 schools in unincorporated areas around Phoenix is welcomed by many residents.

A few decades ago, it became permissible for families to emigrate from the unincorporated areas of "reality" into the science fictional zones.

At the lower end of the scale are the unincorporated areas, which have, as the name suggests, no particular look and feel, no genre.

The district spans 720 square miles including Los Angeles and all or part of more than 30 smaller cities and some unincorporated areas.