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Sierra Vista, AZ

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 61
Population45,203
Foreign Born3.2%
Population Density297people per mi²
Median Age37.3 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

91/100

9% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Sierra Vista, Arizona

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $18k$33k
Comfortable $46k$68k
Luxury $110k+$171k+
Elite (Top 5%) $129k+$201k+
Affordability Ratio

102%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean90%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
32
Positive
33
Poor
4
Negative
1

Groceries

5 within 10 miles

0.9mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

0.7mi

Airport

Cochise Composite Squadron - Civil Air Patrol

3.7mi

Post Office

USPS — Sierra Vista, AZ

0.8mi

Critical Amenities

Golf1Nearest 2.8 mi
Camping20Nearest 19.2 mi
Marina0Nearest 14.2 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 61 mi
Gun Range3Nearest 4.1 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D+
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$70k-1.6%
7% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$600k
9% below US avg
College Educated
35.0%
Equal to US avg
WFH
10.7%
25% below US avg
Homeownership
61.5%
6% below US avg
Median Home
$239k
15% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B
Safe

Generally safer than 63% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
16.7
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−8.1%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−20.4%
Homicide
0.05 / 1k Residents2% above state avg
Robbery
0.20 / 1k Residents59% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.46 / 1k Residents46% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr+4.2%
Burglary
1.41 / 1k Residents13% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
12.80 / 1k Residents15% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.45 / 1k Residents74% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: EVENSwing

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Sierra Vista, Arizona
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B-
Fair9.5% of income
Property Rights
B
GoodIJ Grade B
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (20% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season285 days354 frost-free
Annual Rainfall13.4"
Elevation4,524 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A-
Good167 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
B-
Fair297/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C+
Weak2 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
C-
Weakborder 16 mi · coast 73 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$90.8M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T08:28:42.000Z

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