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Willcox, AZ
City in Cochise County, Arizona.
Population
3,222
Land area
6.6sq mi
People per sq mi
486
ZIP codes
0
Willcox and its ZIP codes
Willcox at a glance
- Willcox is about 7.5 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- The median household income is $43,929, 45% below the Arizona median of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,500 (60% below Arizona) and median rent is $1,024 a month.
Local data for Willcox, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Willcox, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,929
Poverty rate
19.3%
Median home value
$158,500
Median rent
$1,024/mo
Homeownership
55.8%
Bachelor's or higher
12.3%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
15.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,889), German Americans (435), Irish Americans (372).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cochise County. PPP loans are for Willcox.
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
How people get to work
Willcox, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.5%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home0.5%
Average one-way commute: 15.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Willcox, 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
96° / 28°F
12.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Willcox, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
22.0%
U.S. 11.1% +10.9 pts
Cities near Willcox
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DragoonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2 |
| BowieCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.7 |
| SunsitesCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.9 |
| SunizonaCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 9.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Willcox, AZ in?
- Willcox is in Cochise County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Willcox, AZ?
- About 3,222 people live in Willcox, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Willcox?
- Nearby places include Dragoon (20 mi), Bowie (21 mi), Sunsites (21 mi), Sunizona (28 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023