Norton, John H., and Company Store · National Register of Historic Places
Willcox’s story
146 years in pictures
14 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1880Willcox is settled
WillcoxAZ
A town of 3,222, settled in 1880. A typical home worth about $205K.
Photo: Turaliigo · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
3,222
−14.5% since 2010
Typical home
$205K
−2.8% in a year
Household income
$44K
median
Median age
41.8
years
Jobs based here
1,197
Balanced
What makes Willcox stand out
The 3 things Willcox does most differently from other towns.
A shrinking town
Willcox has shrunk 14.5% since 2010
3,757 people in 2010; 3,222 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Willcox’s report card
Commute36 miHalf of commuters travel lessHousing$205K51% below the AZ typical homeSchoolsBBeats 58% of AZ districtsOutdoors2 miof trails · 5.9% conservedHazards88/100Very high risk of storm & flood damageHealthC−Healthier than 22% of U.S. townsClimate96°/28°Summer high · winter low · 2″ snowSafetyC+Less crime than 36% of U.S. towns
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Work & commute
About one in four working residents works right in Willcox
About one in 4 of Willcox’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Tucson (14%), Phoenix (6%) and Safford (3%). Half commute less than 36 miles.
28%work in town
Where working residents work
In Willcox28%
Tucson14%
Phoenix6%
Safford3%
Benson3%
36 mi
median commute distance
1,197
jobs based in Willcox
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Housing
A typical Willcox home is worth about $205K
The typical Willcox home is worth about $205,000, down 2.8% in a year, 51% below the Arizona typical home.
$205KZillow home value
Typical home value
Willcox$205K
Arizona$418K
−2.8%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Schools
Willcox’s public schools outperform 58% of Arizona districts
The public schools Willcox’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 58% of Arizona’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
BSchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willcox Elementary School | PK–4 | 378 | B |
| Willcox Middle School | 4–8 | 302 | C+ |
| Willcox High School | 9–12 | 408 | C+ |
| CTD - Willcox High School | 9–12 | 1 | Not graded |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within AZ on state tests and graduationAll 4 schools →
Outdoors
5.9% of Willcox is conserved land
1.8 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
5.9%conserved
5.9%
conserved · 255 of 4,306 acres
1.8 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
#62
most walkable in AZ
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Quail Park | — | 62 |
| 2. Keiller Park and Recreation Center | — | 17 |
| 3. Historic Railroad Avenue Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 88% of U.S. communities.
88risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHeat waves
5
paid flood claims since 1983
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Health
Healthier than 22% of U.S. towns
Willcox beats the Arizona average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 20.
C−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Arizona
1 better11 too close to call20 worse
| What stands out | Willcox | AZ |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 7.1% | 8.8% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 12.4% | 7.2% |
Northern Cochise Community Hospital
0.9 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
22nd
percentile among AZ towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Willcox has mild winters and hot summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 95°, a January night drops to 28°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
2″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter29–61°
Spring42–78°
Summer62–94°
Fall46–79°
Oct 31
typical first frost
Apr 9
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 36% of U.S. towns
Willcox reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 64% report less.
C+Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Willcox3.7
Arizona3.8
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Willcox10.9
Arizona15.4
U.S.15.5
36th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
42nd
percentile among AZ towns
12
violent crimes reported in 2025
35
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Landmarks
14 places in Willcox on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Willcox
City in Arizona, United States
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 so…
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1880
- Population
- 3,213
- Area
- 6.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 4,167 ft
- ZIP code
- 85643, 85644
- Area code
- 520
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