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Fort Huachuca, AZ

Fort Huachuca, AZ.

Population: 4,983 (Census ACS)

3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, heatwave, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 0.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index (state)
567.6 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$18.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Colonel Johnston Elementary School, Colonel Smith Middle School, General Myer Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, heatWave, inlandFlooding, wildfire, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively High · lightning: Very High · strongWind: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 96% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
57.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Apache Powder Co. (22.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
62.0°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
225
Days with Moderate air quality
128
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
307

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Coronado National Memorial (15 mi)
National parks include
Coronado National Memorial, Tumacácori National Historical Park, Saguaro National Park
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Sierra Vista Municipal Airport / Libby Army Air Field (FHU) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sierra Vista Municipal Airport / Libby Army Air Field (FHU) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
CANYON VISTA MEDICAL CENTER, COPPER QUEEN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
27
Solar radiation rating
Excellent (5.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,001
Housing built before 1970
9.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
55.1%
Households with broadband internet
94.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
24,283
Average weekly wage
$977
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
421

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

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Common questions

What is the natural-hazard risk in Fort Huachuca, AZ?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, heatWave, inlandFlooding, wildfire, drought.
What is the wildfire risk in Fort Huachuca, AZ?
Risk to homes is higher than 96% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fort Huachuca, AZ?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fort Huachuca, AZ?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Fort Huachuca, AZ?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Fort Huachuca, AZ?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fort Huachuca, AZ?
Regional Price Parity: 100.7 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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