Willcox, AZ

Willcox, Arizona

Willcox, Arizona, in Cochise county, is 64 miles E of Tucson, Arizona. There are an estimated 3,733 people in the city.

The People and Families of Willcox

In Willcox, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Willcox had a median family income of $31,411.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($250) in Willcox. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Willcox Housing

Approximately 63% of housing in Willcox is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the city. Willcox is known in Arizona for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Willcox, 91% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in Willcox than other cities.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 10%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 16%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Willcox, AZ

Comparing Willcox 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
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share 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
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Willcox Almanac

Willcox Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Willcox Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Willcox, 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.

Willcox Hospitals

NORTHERN COCHISE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
901 REX ALLEN DRIVE
(520) 384-3541
Emergency Service: Yes

Willcox High Schools (2004)

WILLCOX HIGH SCHOOL
240 N BISBEE AVE
520-384-4214
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 468 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

PPEP TEC - EUGENE LOPEZ LEARNING CENTER
658 BISBEE AVENUE
520-384-2050
A charter school.
Serves 38 students.

Willcox Colleges

(List of All Arizona Colleges)

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