Douglas, AZ

Douglas, Arizona

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

The People and Families of Douglas

In Douglas, about 47% of adults are married. Douglas has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of the city spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Douglas had a median family income of $22,425.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Douglas.

Douglas Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Douglas, about 61% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the city is one place with an advantage over most places in Arizona.

Commuting

In Douglas, 88% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in Douglas enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Douglas, AZ

Comparing Douglas 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Douglas Almanac

Douglas Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Douglas Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Douglas, 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

Douglas Hospitals

SOUTHEAST ARIZONA MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
2174 WEST OAK AVENUE
(520) 364-7931
Emergency Service: No

Wal-Mart in Douglas

Douglas High Schools (2004)

DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL
1500 15TH STREET
520-364-3462
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,125 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.4

OMEGA ALPHA ACADEMY SCHOOL
1402 SAN ANTONIO
520-805-1261
A charter school.
A Title I school.
Serves 500 students.

CENTER FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS THE #2
510 G AVENUE
520-364-2616
A charter school.
A Title I school.
Serves 294 students.

DOUGLAS EAST CAMPUS
1600 LOUIS AVENUE
520-805-0712
Serves 69 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 34.5

PPEP TEC - RAUL H. CASTRO LEARNING CENTER
530 12TH STREET
520-364-4405
A charter school.
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 41 students.

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