The Town FilesCochise County, Arizona
125,566 people. The median home is worth $218,300 (typical Arizona town: $248,600) and the median household earns $59,742.
Towns in Cochise County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Vista | 45,308 | $254,200 | $70,291 | 37.9 |
| Douglas | 16,534 | $157,700 | $42,019 | 34.4 |
| Sierra Vista Southeast | 14,428 | $258,800 | $75,417 | 49.9 |
| Benson | 5,355 | $148,900 | $49,346 | 50.6 |
| Bisbee | 4,923 | $216,700 | $47,613 | 58.7 |
| Whetstone | 3,236 | $213,900 | $51,625 | 46.0 |
| Willcox | 3,213 | $158,500 | $43,929 | 41.8 |
People and housing
| Cochise County | Typical Arizona town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $218,300 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | $995 | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $59,742 | $60,835 |
| Median age | 43.0 | 42.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.1% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.4% | 13.8% |
Jobs and pay
34,954 jobs in 2024, average pay $59,877 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,175 storm events in Cochise County from 1996 to 2026, with 95 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Cochise County has been included in 14 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4524: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3442: Covid-19 |
| June 11, 2017 | Fire | FM-5183: Lizard Fire |
| June 12, 2011 | Fire | FM-2919: Monument Fire |
| May 9, 2011 | Fire | FM-2907: Horseshoe Two Fire |
| May 18, 2009 | Fire | FM-2821: Mule Pass Fire |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).