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Palominas, AZ
Census-designated place in Cochise County, Arizona.
Population
253
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
130
ZIP codes
0
Palominas and its ZIP codes
Palominas at a glance
- Palominas is about 2 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
Local data for Palominas, AZ
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cochise County. PPP loans are for Palominas.
Unemployment rate
5.8%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,035
34,618 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,303
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.1B
FY 2026, $16,915 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Palominas, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,175
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
728
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 33°F
20.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Palominas, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.7%
U.S. 33.3% -3.6 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
10.8%
U.S. 12.8% -2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities near Palominas
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Miracle ValleyCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Sierra Vista SoutheastCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 110.7 |
| NacoCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| BisbeeCity | 14 mi | 5.2 |
| Sierra VistaCity | 20 mi | 152.4 |
| Huachuca CityTown | 21 mi | 2.8 |
| TombstoneCity | 24 mi | 9.3 |
| WhetstoneCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 94 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Palominas, AZ in?
- Palominas is in Cochise County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Palominas, AZ?
- About 253 people live in Palominas, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Palominas?
- Nearby places include Miracle Valley (1.6 mi), Sierra Vista Southeast (7.4 mi), Naco (11 mi), Bisbee (14 mi), Sierra Vista (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023