City safety & data profile

Sierra VistaAZ

Sierra Vista, AZ is a 43K-resident city in Cochise County with a median household income of $70,291.

Cochise County, Arizona. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Sierra Vista, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Sierra Vista has a population larger than 76% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $254,200, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

43K
Population
Top 24%
By size
$70,291
Median income
$254,200
Median home
12%
Poverty rate

The read on Sierra Vista

Sierra Vista posts a median household income higher than 37% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Sierra Vista area.

Top 63%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Sierra Vista

Where Sierra Vista income ranks nationally

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

$70,291 Bottom 37% higher than 37% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Sierra Vista, AZ beyond the headline numbers

Sierra Vista sits inside Cochise County, Arizona, at roughly 31.55°N, -110.30°W. Population 43,355, $70,291 median household income. Median home value $254,200, median rent $1,150. Poverty rate 12%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Sierra Vista's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 34%, then short sleep duration at 33.8%. 1 hospital in/around Sierra Vista, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

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

Population
43,355
Sierra Vista
Median Income
$70,291
+3% vs avg
Median Home Value
$254,200
+12% vs avg
Median Age
37.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Cochise County) - Sierra Vista'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 Sierra Vista, AZ
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,150/mo
Poverty Rate
12% -15% vs avg
Unemployment 4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 35%
Work From Home 12.3%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 62.9%
African American 6.8%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
34%
Short Sleep Duration
33.8%
Obesity
29.1%
Physical Inactivity
21.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.8%
Binge Drinking
15.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.5%
Current Smoking
11.6%
Diabetes
10.9%
Lack of Health Insurance
10.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 59.7%
Annual Checkup 73.7%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.4%
Stroke
3.5%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
CANYON VISTA MEDICAL CENTER
SIERRA VISTA · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Sierra Vista, AZ? ▼
Sierra Vista, AZ has a population of 43,355 people, located in Cochise County, Arizona.
What is the median household income in Sierra Vista? ▼
The median household income in Sierra Vista, AZ is $70,291 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 12%.
What is the median home value in Sierra Vista? ▼
The median home value in Sierra Vista, AZ is $254,200. Median rent is $1,150/month.
What are the top health concerns in Sierra Vista? ▼
The top health indicators in Sierra Vista include High Blood Pressure (34%), Short Sleep Duration (33.8%), Obesity (29.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Sierra Vista? ▼
Sierra Vista has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Sierra Vista? ▼
The median age in Sierra Vista, AZ is 37.9 years. 35% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Sierra Vista, AZ is located in Cochise County, Arizona. With a population of 43K and a $70,291 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Sierra Vista area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Sierra Vista'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 Sierra Vista 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.
  • Compare Sierra Vista against Arizona peers on any ranking lens. Explore Arizona

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.