Located among the Huachuca, Dragoon, Mule, and Whetstone mountains, this town was appropriately given the Spanish name meaning “mountain view.”
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.
Economy
Many of the town’s residents are military retirees or employees of the Army command centers located at Fort Huachuca.
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.
Recreation
Sierra Vista offers all the recreational opportunities that draw people to Arizona, such as golf, tennis, hiking, and biking.
Location Details
Weather
Average January high/low temperature (?)
61.6 ° / 33.7 °
Average July high/low temperature (?)
92.6 ° / 65.5 °
Precipitation (?)
14.02 in. /yr.
Index score for various storm types (?)
10
Cost of Living
Median home price (?)
$ 213,000
Median household income (?)
$45247.0
Maximum state income tax (?)
5.04 %
State sales tax (?)
6.1 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?)
N/A
Number of public golf courses within the county (?)
6
Number of private golf courses within the county (?)
1
Number of sports teams within the county (?)
0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?)
4
Number of libraries within the county (?)
21
Number of museums within the county (?)
13
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?)
1
Population & Demographics
Total population (?)
41,908
Population density (?)
283 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?)
32.6% growth
Population over 55 (?)
9,125 people
Education (?)
28 % have a college degree
Health
Number of hospitals within the county (?)
5
Number of clinics within the county (?)
9
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?)
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