Huachuca City, known as the Sunset City, resides 64 miles southeast of Tucson alongside state Highway 90. The community originated as a stop on the now abandoned Southern Pacific Railroad between Tombstone and Patagonia. Huachuca City is located in the southeast corner of Arizona in Cochise County and is noted for its historical, recreational and scenic features. The rugged mountains and broad grassy valleys were once dominated by the Apaches, whose chief gave his name to the county. The struggle between the Chiricahua Apaches and the U.S. Cavalry is reflected in numerous sites throughout the county. The Chiricahua Mountains and Coronado National Forest are popular with nature lovers and hunters.
Huachuca City’s economy is closely tied to the U.S. Army's Fort Huachuca. The fort serves as headquarters for the Information Systems Command, the Intelligence Center and School, the Electronic Proving Ground and the Communications Electronic Installation Agency. At 20 miles from Mexico’s border, the city has potential for the twin plant industrial concept. The 40-acre Huachuca Commercial Center, which will create improved commercial and industrial sites, is currently under construction. Undeveloped land with city utilities available is abundant.
Within an hour drive of Huachuca City, visitors can see the historic Cochise Stronghold where Cochise sought refuge from the U.S. Cavalry and is buried. Fort Huachuca, established in 1877 as a cavalry post to safeguard settlers, now has an excellent museum. Kartchner Caverns State Park is only 15 miles north of Huachuca City. The caves are voluminous and arrayed in gorgeous colors. Other attractions include the state historical museum, old Cochise County Court House and Amerind Foundation Museum with displays of Native American culture and artifacts. Agua Prieta, Nogales and Naco, Mexico offer shops, restaurants and night clubs.
Huachuca City offers a range of community facilities including a community center that has a meeting room and kitchen, a library, a swimming pool and a senior center. The city offers four parks with a Little League field, practice fields, tennis and basketball courts and a soccer field. To the south of Huachuca City, Huachuca Recreation Area offers outdoor activities including water sports at Park Canyon Lake. Patagonia Lake is a favorite recreational site for residents and visitors.
| Founded | 1954 | Incorporated | 1958 |
| Elevation | 4,275 ft. | Location | Cochise County |
| Phoenix | 190 miles | San Diego | 475 miles |
| Tucson | 64 miles | Los Angeles | 553 miles |
| Las Vegas | 474 miles |
| 2000 | 2010 | 2023 (est.) | |
| Huachuca City | 1,751 | 1,850 | 1,626 |
| Cochise County | 117,755 | 131,436 | 126,463 |
| State of Arizona | 5,130,632 | 6,401,569 | 7,285,370 |
Office of Economic Opportunity
Arizona Dept. of Revenue & Arizona Tax Research Foundation
| Huachuca City | 1.50% |
| Cochise County | 0.50% |
| State | 5.60% |
Arizona Dept. of Revenue & Arizona Tax Research Foundation
| 2000 | 2010 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian Labor Force | 783 | 987 | 860 |
| Unemployed | 52 | 150 | 68 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6% | 15.2% | 7.9% |
Office of Economic Opportunity
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Less than high school | 121 | 9.0% |
| High school or equivalent, no college | 400 | 29.6% |
| Some college or Associate degree | 673 | 49.9% |
| Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree | 156 | 11.6% |
American Community Survey
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 190 | 25.3% |
| Education, health care & social assistance | 133 | 17.7% |
| Public administration | 86 | 11.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, food & recreation services | 80 | 10.7% |
| Professional, scientific, & administrative services | 79 | 10.5% |
| Construction | 60 | 8.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, & utilities | 37 | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 29 | 3.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 22 | 2.9% |
| Finance, insurance & real estate | 15 | 2.0% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, hunting, & mining | 8 | 1.1% |
| Information | 7 | 0.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 0.5% |
American Community Survey
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