City safety & data profile

DouglasAZ

Douglas, AZ is a 17K-resident city in Cochise County with a median household income of $42,019.

Cochise County, Arizona. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Douglas, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Douglas has a population larger than 34% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $157,700.

Data updated 2026-07-20

17K
Population
Top 66%
By size
$42,019
Median income
$157,700
Median home
27.8%
Poverty rate

The read on Douglas

Douglas posts a median household income higher than 3% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 97%
by median income, US cities

Where Douglas income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$42,019 Bottom 3% higher than 3% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. AZ $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Douglas, AZ beyond the headline numbers

Douglas sits inside Cochise County, Arizona, at roughly 31.34°N, -109.55°W. Population 16,592, $42,019 median household income. Median home value $157,700, median rent $772. Poverty rate 27.8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Douglas's highest-prevalence health measure is physical inactivity at 39%, then obesity at 38.5%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Douglas from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
16,592
Douglas
Median Income
$42,019
-38% vs avg
Median Home Value
$157,700
-31% vs avg
Median Age
34.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Cochise County) - Douglas's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
126K-4%
Median Income
$59,742+31%
Median Home Value
$218,300+49%
Poverty Rate
15.4%-10%
Unemployment
6.9%-21%

Economics

Economics indicators for Douglas, AZ
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$772/mo
Poverty Rate
27.8% +96% vs avg
Unemployment 12.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 12.4%
Work From Home 7.7%
Public Transit 0.3%

Population

White 28.5%
African American 3.7%
Asian 0.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Physical Inactivity
39%
Obesity
38.5%
Short Sleep Duration
38%
High Blood Pressure
37.7%
Lack of Health Insurance
30.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
19.5%
Diabetes
18%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.6%
Current Smoking
16.7%
Binge Drinking
13.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 41.5%
Annual Checkup 70.1%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.1%
Stroke
4.5%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Douglas, AZ? ▼
Douglas, AZ has a population of 16,592 people, located in Cochise County, Arizona.
What is the median household income in Douglas? ▼
The median household income in Douglas, AZ is $42,019 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 27.8%.
What is the median home value in Douglas? ▼
The median home value in Douglas, AZ is $157,700. Median rent is $772/month.
What are the top health concerns in Douglas? ▼
The top health indicators in Douglas include Physical Inactivity (39%), Obesity (38.5%), Short Sleep Duration (38%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Douglas? ▼
The median age in Douglas, AZ is 34.4 years. 12.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Douglas, AZ is located in Cochise County, Arizona. With a population of 17K and a $42,019 median household income, the community faces health challenges including physical inactivity and obesity. Safety alerts for the Douglas area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Douglas's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Douglas area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Cochise County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.