Cochise County

AZ · Pop. 186,475 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Cochise County is a mixed county in AZ with a population of approximately 186,475.

$/Acre: $6,521
Property Tax: 0.62%
Growing Season: 159 days
Broadband: 80%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 175.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.62%
Local Sales Tax1.13%
Combined Sales Tax6.73%
Cost of Living Index107.4
Median Household Income$54,204
Poverty Rate14.4%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,521
Median Home Price$515K
Acres for Sale391
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season159 days
Annual Rainfall22.8 inches
Avg Summer High102°F
Avg Winter Low43°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation3,515 ft
Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought7/10
Wildfire7/10
Tornado2/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)187 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)6.6
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K434
Property Crime /100K589
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital36.9 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town17 miles
Nearest City46 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets3
Public Land Nearby41%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%
Ag EconomyWeak