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  NOTE: Also see the Sierra Vista section of this asset inventory; Tombstone is located 17 miles from Sierra Vista        
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  Socio-Economic Profile Data Year Source Notes  
  Population 1,709 2008 Arizona Department of Commerce Population estimates prepared by the Arizona Department of Commerce (ADOC) differ from those prepared by the U.S. Census Bureau.  
  Projected Population 1,718 2010 Arizona Department of Commerce    
  1,813 2015  
  1,896 2020  
  1,969 2025  
  Civilian Labor Force 878 2008 Arizona Department of Commerce Includes only the civilian labor force within the town. Tombstone also draws from the labor force of neighboring areas.   
  Unemployment Rate 3.4% 2008 Arizona Department of Commerce Average annual rate  
  Age Groups (% of total population)   2000 U.S. Census Bureau From Census 2000  
      Under 5 years 4.1%  
      5 to 9 years 3.7%  
      10 to 14 years 7.1%  
      15 to 19 years 6.5%  
      20 to 24 years 2.8%  
      25 to 34 years 7.9%  
      35 to 44 years 12.0%  
      45 to 54 years 16.4%  
      55 to 59 years 9.2%  
      60 to 64 years 7.0%  
      65 to 74 years 13.4%  
      75 to 84 years 8.2%  
      85 years and over 1.8%  
      Median age (years) 48.7  
      18 years and over 80.7%  
      21 years and over 78.1%  
      62 years and over 28.0%  
      65 years and over 23.3%  
  Race (one race only)   2000 U.S. Census Bureau From Census 2000. The U.S. Census Bureau considers Hispanic/Latino an ethnicity, not a race; thus, there is no separate racial classification for Hispanic/Latino.  
      White 87.4%  
      Black or African American 0.6%  
      American Indian and Alaska Native 1.0%  
      Asian 0.3%  
      Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%  
      Some other race (including 2 or more races) 10.7%  
  Ethnicity   2000 U.S. Census Bureau From Census 2000. The U.S. Census Bureau considers Hispanic/Latino an ethnicity, not a race; thus, there is no separate racial classification for Hispanic/Latino.  
      Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 24.1%  
  Educational Attainment (population 25 years old and over)   2000 U.S. Census Bureau From Census 2000  
      Less than 9th grade 8.1%  
      9th to 12th grade, no diploma 14.8%  
      High school graduate (includes equivalency) 31.2%  
      Some college, no degree 26.7%  
      Associate's degree 8.5%  
      Bachelor's degree 5.8%  
      Graduate or professional degree 5.0%  
      Percent high school graduate or higher 77.1%  
      Percent bachelor's degree or higher 10.7%  
  Per Capita Income $20,001 1999 (in 2008 inflation-adjusted dollars) U.S. Census Bureau From Census 2000  
  Median Household Income $34,339 1999 (in 2008 inflation-adjusted dollars) U.S. Census Bureau From Census 2000  
  Total housing units 839 2000 U.S. Census Bureau From Census 2000  
      Occupied housing units 82.7%  
      Vacant housing units 17.3%  
      Homeowner vacancy rate 7.1%  
      Rental vacancy rate 14.9%  
  Workforce by Occupation   2000 U.S. Census Bureau From Census 2000  
      Management, professional, and related occupations 21.7%  
      Service occupations 25.7%  
      Sales and office occupations 31.2%  
      Farming, fishing, and forestry occupations 0.3%  
      Construction, extraction, maintenance and repair occupations 11.8%  
      Production, transportation, and material moving occupations 9.2%  
  Workforce by Industry   2000 U.S. Census Bureau From Census 2000  
      Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.8%  
      Construction 9.7%  
      Manufacturing 3.2%  
      Wholesale trade 1.7%  
      Retail trade 18.5%  
      Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.7%  
      Information 0.9%  
      Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 4.3%  
      Professional, scientific, and management, and administrative and waste management services 6.6%  
      Educational services, and health care and social assistance 14.8%  
      Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation, and food services 23.7%  
      Other services, except public administration 3.7%  
      Public administration 7.4%  
  Average Travel time to Work (minutes) 23.5 2000 U.S. Census Bureau From Census 2000  
             
             
  Education    
  School Districts Phone    
      Tombstone Unified District (520) 457-2217    
             
             
  Infrastructure    
  Electricity Providers Phone Notes    
      APS (800) 253-9407 Click here for service area map    
  Electric Service Rates Phone Rates    
      APS (800) 253-9407 Click here for rates    
  Natural Gas Providers Phone Rates    
      Southwest Gas (520) 889-1888, (800) 428-7324 Click here for rates    
  Water Utilities Phone Rates    
      Bachmann Springs Water Company (623) 298-3753 Call for rates    
      Holiday Water Company (520) 457-3975 Call for rates    
      Tombstone Muncipal (520) 457-3562 Call for rates    
  Sewer Systems Phone Rates    
      Tombstone Muncipal (520) 457-3562 Call for rates    
  Telecommunications (Major Suppliers) Phone Rates    
      Qwest Communications Click here for contact info Contact for rates    
      Cox Communications (520) 884-0133 Call for rates Click here to check service area    
    Telecommunications Infrastructure   Locations    
      Cable Providers, Digital Switching Station, Internet Service Provider, Cable Internet Service Provider Benson, Bisbee, Douglas, Huachuca City, Sierra Vista, Tombstone, Willcox    
             
             
  Transportation        
    Major Metro Markets Distance to Major Markets      
      Tucson 70 mi      
      Phoenix 181 mi      
    Commercial Airports-Primary Location/Distance      
      Tucson International Airport Tucson / 70 mi      
      Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Phoenix / 181 mi      
         
       
  Taxes and Regulatory Climate        
      State Corporate Income Tax Rate 6.968%      
      State Personal Income Tax 10-32% (depending on income)      
      State Withholding Tax      
      Worker's Compensation      
      Unemployment Insurance      
      Sales and Use Tax Rates      
      Property Tax Rates      
      Minimum Wage      
     
 
  Sites      
    Commercial Sites    
      Southeast Arizona Multiple Listing Service    
      Loopnet.com    
    Commercial Real Estate Brokers Phone    
      Tombstone Real Estate (520) 457-3322    
    Subdivision/Development Codes    
      Tombstone    
    Planning and Zoning    
      Tombstone    
         
           
  Financial Support Services      
    Banks       
      Bank of America       
  Credit Unions      
      Tombstone Federal Credit Union      
       
     
  Quality of Life      
    Weather and Climate      
      Tombstone      
    Homes for Sale      
    Housing Characteristics      
    Distance between Hospitals      
    Crime Rates (2007) Reported Crimes per 1,000 Residents      
      United States 37.3      
      Arizona 47.8      
      Cochise County 43.1      
    Cultural Amenities Quantity      
      Parks (3) 56      
      Swimming Pool 14      
      Library 13      
      Museums (4) 13      
    Tennis Courts     Tennis Courts (2) 5      
      Sports Field 3      
    Annual Events      
    Attractions      
       
   
  Natural Resources      
    Alternative Power      
      APS Solar & Renewable Incentive Program      
      APS Green Choice Rates      
      Biomass      
      APS Incentives for Biomass and Biogas Energy      
      Solar      
      APS Incentives for Solar Energy      
      Wind      
      APS Incentives for Wind Energy      
    Water (surface/ground)      
      Upper San Pedro Partnership      
      Water Wise (University of Arizona)       
    Air Quality      
      Compare Cochise to Other Counties      
      Arizona Emissions Bank      
      Air Quality Publications and Forms      
       
   
  Hospitality Industry      
    Hotels/Motels Number of Rooms      
      Tombstone 200      
    Find Hotels in Tombstone      
      superpages.com      
      Tombstone Chamber of Commerce Listings      
    Meeting Rooms Number of Rooms        
      Tombstone 4        
    Restaurants        
      DexKnows Listings        
      Restaurant Inspection Results        
        Benson District (Includes Tombstone)