Bisbee, Arizona

Bisbee, Arizona

Bisbee, Arizona, in Cochise county, is 79 miles SE of Tucson, Arizona. There are an estimated 6,090 people in the city.

The People and Families of Bisbee

In Bisbee, about 43% of adults are married. In Bisbee, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Bisbee has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bisbee had a median family income of $36,685. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Bisbee.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,350) in Bisbee. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Bisbee Housing

Approximately 67% of housing in Bisbee is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities.

Commuting

In Bisbee, 85% of commuters drive to work. Bisbee is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

Bisbee strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arizona):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Bisbee, AZ

Comparing Bisbee to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arizona (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Bisbee Almanac

Bisbee Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Bisbee Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Bisbee residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Bisbee, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Bisbee Hospitals

COPPER QUEEN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
101 COLE AVENUE
(520) 432-5383
Emergency Service: Yes

Bisbee High Schools (2004)

BISBEE HIGH SCHOOL
675 SCHOOL TERRACE RD.
520-432-5714
A Title I school.
Serves 395 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

PPEP TEC - MANUEL BORJORQUEZ LEARNING CENTER
203 BISBEE ROAD SUITE A
520-432-5445
A charter school.
Serves 17 students.

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