Willcox
City in Cochise County, Arizona
Willcox is a city in Cochise County, Arizona, with 3,213 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,167 ft (1,270 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dragoon, 19.7 miles SW.
- 3,213residents (2020 Census)
- 4,167 ftelevation · 1,270 m
- 6.6 sq miland area · 17.2 km²
- 485 / sq mipopulation density
About Willcox
Willcox is a city in Cochise County, Arizona, United States. As of the 2020 census, Willcox had a population of 3,213. The city is located in the Sulphur Springs Valley, a flat and sparsely populated drainage basin dotted with seasonal lakes. The city is surrounded by Arizona's most prominent mountain ranges, including the Pinaleño Mountains and the Chiricahua Mountains.
Six of Arizona's ten largest mountains are located within a 70-mile radius including Mount Graham (31 miles north), which is Arizona's most prominent mountain, Chiricahua Peak (42 miles southeast), Mount Lemmon (57 miles west), Miller Peak (65 miles southwest), Mica Mountain (41 miles west), and Mount Wrightson (70 miles southwest). Scores of birds, including sandhill cranes, winter in the area, with some migrating from as far away as Siberia. A very large dry lakebed, the Willcox Playa, is located five miles south of the city. It is the remnant of the Ice Age-era Lake Cochise.
Willcox's high desert climate gives it large diurnal temperature variation, making it ideal for wine cultivation.
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Living in Willcox
- Median household income
- $43,929
- Median home value
- $158,500
- Median rent
- $1,024/mo
- Median age
- 41.8
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Willcox had 3,213 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,213 |
|---|---|
| Density | 485 per sq mi (187 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Willcox at a glance
| State | Arizona (AZ) |
|---|---|
| County | Cochise County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,213 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.62 sq mi (17.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi (0.35 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,167 ft (1,270 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.2518° N, 109.8357° W |
| Official website | cityofwillcox.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0483090 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Willcox
- Dragoon19.7 mi SW
- Bowie21.1 mi E
- Sunsites21.4 mi S
- Sunizona27.9 mi SE
- Swift Trail Junction33.6 mi N
- St. David33.9 mi SW
- San Simon35.4 mi E
- Cactus Flats35.8 mi N
- Benson37.1 mi SW
- Thatcher38.9 mi N
- Tombstone39.2 mi S
- Mescal40.3 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Willcox
What county is Willcox in?
Willcox is in Cochise County, Arizona.
What is the population of Willcox, AZ?
3,213 people lived in Willcox at the 2020 Census.
What is the elevation of Willcox?
4,167 feet (1,270 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Willcox?
Dragoon (19.7 mi), Bowie (21.1 mi), Sunsites (21.4 mi), Sunizona (27.9 mi), Swift Trail Junction (33.6 mi).
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