Climate
Thanks to its high elevation, Sierra Vista experiences sunny, warm weather and is not as hot as much of Arizona. Average high temperatures in the town are about 89 degrees in July; average lows for the month are about 67.
Cultural Attractions
The town is a commercial center for Cochise County, with a recently built 400,000-square-foot mall that attracts shoppers from the area.
Recreation
Sierra Vista offers all the recreational opportunities that draw people to Arizona, such as golf, tennis, hiking, and biking.
Historical
The town was built around Fort Huachuca, a cavalry post established in the late 1800s to protect the southern border from attacks by Geronimo, chieftain of the Apache Indians.
Economy
Many of the town’s residents are military retirees or employees of the Army command centers located at Fort Huachuca.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 44,255
- Population under 55:
- 71.0%
- Population over 55:
- 29.0%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- Tucson
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Average
- Temperature:
- 102°F July High, 35°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $46,154
- Median home price:
- $185,673
- Average property tax:
- N/A
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 8.3%
- Average
- Cost of living:
- Average
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 0
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 0
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 0
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 1/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 3/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 5/0
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 93
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