The Town FilesSanta Cruz County, Arizona
48,926 people. The median home is worth $233,000 (typical Arizona town: $248,600) and the median household earns $55,217.
Towns in Santa Cruz County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Rico | 20,549 | $224,100 | $61,348 | 34.6 |
| Nogales | 19,770 | $186,300 | $43,214 | 36.4 |
People and housing
| Santa Cruz County | Typical Arizona town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $233,000 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | $829 | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $55,217 | $60,835 |
| Median age | 37.9 | 42.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.1% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.2% | 13.8% |
Jobs and pay
13,675 jobs in 2024, average pay $59,656 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 582 storm events in Santa Cruz County from 1996 to 2026, with 96 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Santa Cruz County has been included in 8 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4524: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3442: Covid-19 |
| September 12, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3241: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| April 30, 2002 | Fire | FM-2400: Az-Ryan-Wildfire-4/30/2002 |
| October 27, 2000 | Severe Storm | DR-1347: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| January 19, 1993 | Flood | DR-977: Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).