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Douglas, Arizona

Introduction to Douglas, Arizona

Douglas, Arizona, in Cochise county, is 101 miles SE of Tucson, Arizona. About 14,312 people live in Douglas.

Douglas History

The area now known as Douglas was originally founded as a smelter town where the copper ores from Bisbee, Arizona, were treated. It was named in honor of the president of Phelps Dodge Corporation, Dr. James S. Douglas. The city of Douglas was incorporated in on 15th of May, 1905. The Arizona Copper Mine Strike of 1983 occurred in this place. This 3-year strike, resulting from bargaining dispute between union copper miners and the Phelps Dodge Corporation, is considered to be an important event in the United States labor movement.

Douglas and nearby Attractions

  • Chiricahua Wilderness
  • Cochise Stronghold
  • Douglas Golf Course
  • Bisbee Mining and Historical Museum
  • Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park
  • Arizona Cactus Botanical Garden

Things To Do In Douglas

The Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park showcases ranching, mining, and gambling exhibits of the region. The Chiricahua Wilderness, covering an area of 87,700 acres in the Coronado National Forest, is worth paying a visit to. Other popular spots include the Bisbee Mining and Historical Museum and the Arizona Cactus Botanical Garden. In addition, the city of Douglas hosts the Cochise County Fair in the month of September every year.

Douglas Transportation

Bisbee Douglas International is the nearest major airport.

Douglas Higher Education

Cochise College is located in Douglas. Eastern Arizona College and Pima Community College are nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyDouglas Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
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Top 10%Douglas Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Douglas Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Douglas, AZ

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity86
Male Share of the Population62
Female Share of the Population69
Senior Citizens55
Age of the Population23
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults13
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work85
Public Transportation Use58

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing94
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Housing Recently Built41
People Living Alone35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime58
Low Property Crime35

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