San Simon, AZ

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
253 332.4M (US)
Median Age
52.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
4.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$23,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
76.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$36,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$274 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$705 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cochise County
4
Sierra Vista-Douglas Metro Area
4
Arizona
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cochise County
4
Sierra Vista-Douglas Metro Area
4
Arizona
6

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 23% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (23%) (68%) Conservative

Climate

Cold semi-arid climate. Dry grassland climate with cold winters and moderate seasonal temperature swings. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 1 45
Feb 1 1 48
Mar 1 0 53
Apr 0 0 60
May 0 0 69
Jun 0 0 77
Jul 3 0 80
Aug 3 0 78
Sep 1 0 74
Oct 1 0 63
Nov 1 0 52
Dec 1 1 45

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Schools

San Simon School
<1 miles, SE · 3.2star
CTD - San Simon High School
<1 miles, SE · 3.2star
Bowie Elementary School
16 miles, NW · 2.8star

Colleges

Eastern Arizona College
50 miles, N · 1.4star
Western New Mexico University
65 miles, E · 1.4star

Hospitals

Benson Hospital
66 miles, W
Gila Regional Medical Center
67 miles, E · 4.1star

Airports

Tucson International Airport
101 miles, W · 2.3star
El Paso International Airport
170 miles, SE · 1.9star
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
243 miles, N · 1star