Tucson, AZ
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 523,006 |
| Crime: | High |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Low |
Climate
Tucsonans enjoy 360 sunny days a year.
Geography
Tucson sits in a desert plain surrounded by five minor mountain ranges.
Cultural Attractions
Shutterbugs will enjoy visiting the Center for Creative Photography, which houses the world's largest collection of Ansel Adams works.
Recreation
Biking, hiking, horseback riding, and golf are popular pastimes in this sunny community.
Economy
Raytheon Missile Systems, the largest employer in Southern Arizona, is based in Tucson.
Historical
The city is one of the oldest continuously inhabited areas in America--archaeological finds date back to 800 B.C.
| Air quality [details] | 104 |
| Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] | 72.0% |
| Number of doctors associated with the county [details] | 3,186 |
| Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles | 0 / 23 / 24 |
| America's Best Hospitals in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 1 / 1 / 1 |
Closest hospitals
| Name | City/State | Ranked in America's Best Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| University Medical Center | Tucson , AZ | Yes |
| Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital | Tucson , AZ | No |
| Tucson Medical Center | Tucson , AZ | No |
| Carondelet St. Mary's Hospital | Tucson , AZ | No |
| Northwest Medical Center | Tucson , AZ | No |
| Sierra Tucson | Tucson , AZ | No |
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Overall Rating | Medicare/Medicaid Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina Health Care Center | Tucson, AZ | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Park Avenue Health And Rehabilitation Center | Tucson, AZ | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Avalon Health & Rehabilitation Center-Tucson | Tucson, AZ | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Devon Gables Health Care Center | Tucson, AZ | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Handmaker Home For The Aging | Tucson, AZ | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Health Care Center-Forum Tucson | Tucson, AZ | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Posada Del Sol Health Care Cen | Tucson, AZ | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Sabino Canyon Rehabilitation & Care Center | Tucson, AZ | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Santa Rosa Care Center | Tucson, AZ | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Valley Health Care And Rehabilitation Center | Tucson, AZ | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Villa Maria Care Center | Tucson, AZ | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| La Colina Care Center | Tucson, AZ | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Villa Campana Health Care Center | Tucson, AZ | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| La Rosa Health Care Center | Tucson, AZ | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Manorcare Health Services | Tucson, AZ | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Desert Life Rehabilitation And Care Center | Tucson, AZ | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| La Canada Care Center | Tucson, AZ | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Mountain View Care Center | Tucson, AZ | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Life Care Center Of Tucson | Tucson, AZ | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| La Hacienda At La Posada | Green Valley, AZ | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Santa Rita Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Green Valley, AZ | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Good Samaritan Society-Quiburi Mission | Benson, AZ | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
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