Sierra Vista, Arizona
Sierra Vista is a city of 45,155 people in Cochise County, Arizona, founded in 1956.
Why visit Sierra Vista
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 34 parks and trails, 76 places to eat, 14 places to stay and 13 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Uptown 3 Theatre, Cinemark 10, Murray Springs Clovis Site and Fort Huachuca.
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Sierra Vista
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Sierra Vista
Sierra Vista (; Spanish: [ˈsjera ˈβista]) is a city in Cochise County, Arizona, United States. According to the 2020 Census, the population of the city is 45,308, and is the 27th most populous city in Arizona. The city is part of the Sierra Vista-Douglas Metropolitan Area, with a 2010 population of 131,346. Fort Huachuca, a U.S.
From the Wikipedia article Sierra Vista, Arizona (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do13
1 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks14
Murray Springs Clovis Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.8 mi
Archaeological site in the United States of America
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Fort Huachuca
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Military base in Arizona
Fry Pioneer Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Cemetery in Sierra Vista, Arizona
Mountain View Officers' Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Building in Fort Huachuca, Arizona
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds34
Sierra Vista Golf Center at Pueblo del Sol
Golf course · 4.1 mi
18 hole Par 72
2770 Saint Andrews Drive, Sierra Vista
San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area
Hiking and trails · 9.1 mi
22 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes76
Manda Le Restaurant Bar and Grill
Restaurant · 5.2 mi
3455 Canyon De Flores, Sierra Vista
Mo-Sa 15:00-20:00
Piccola Casa Internacional
Cafe · 4.0 mi
2200 El Mercado Loop, Sierra Vista
We-Th 11:00-18:45; Fr 11:00-19:45; Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00
My Place
Restaurant · Mexican, American, Asian · 1.6 mi
1081 East Fry Boulevard, Sierra Vista
64 more on the map.
History
As evidenced by several neolithic sites, which include the Murray Springs Clovis Site and known archeological sites like the Lehner Mammoth-Kill Site, Paleo-Indians, along with animals including mammoths, horses, tapirs, bison, and camels occupied the area more than 11,000 years ago. Both the Murray Springs Clovis Site and the Lehner Mammoth-Kill Site became National Historic Landmarks. This area was home to a large Sobaipuri Pueblo near Fairbank which had several smaller pueblos and settlements throughout the valley, a Spanish Fort, Presidio Santa Cruz de Terrenate between modern Huachuca City , Whetstone, and Tombstone, on the west bank of the San Pedro River. along with a few Spanish settlers supporting the route to Tucson's Mission San Xavier del Bac and Presidio San Agustín del Tucsón. Coronado National Memorial was established in the southern Huachuca Mountains to commemorate the expedition of the Spanish conquistador Francisco Vázquez de Coronado utilizing the nearby San Pedro River in his northward search of the Cities of Cíbola, which are often referred to as the mythical Seven Cities of Gold.
From the History section of Sierra Vista, Arizona on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay14
Comfort Inn & Suites Sierra Vista near Ft Huachuca
Motel and hotel · 3.1 mi
3500 East Ferry Boulevard, Sierra Vista
Churches and places of worship32
Greater Antioch Missionary Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 4.1 mi
147 South Huachuca Boulevard, Huachuca City
Huachuca United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 5.4 mi
506 North Gila Avenue, Huachuca City
Faith Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 5.7 mi
200 East Yuma Street, Huachuca City
Kingdom Hall
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 3.3 mi
3584 Foothills Drive, Sierra Vista
Saint Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 0.6 mi
800 Taylor Drive, Sierra Vista
Saint Stephens Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal, Anglican · 3.0 mi
2750 Cardinal Avenue, Sierra Vista
Thunder Mountain Community Church
Place of worship · 5.6 mi
4300 Golden Acres Drive, Sierra Vista
Bethlehem Holy Ghost Headquarters Church
Church · 5.8 mi
429 East Yuma Street, Huachuca City
Shopping22
Gas and EV charging15
Schools, colleges and libraries39
Huachuca City Public Library
Library · 4.9 mi
506 Gonzales Boulevard, Huachuca City
Leman Academy of Excellence Sierra Vista
School · 1.7 mi
1000 E Wilcox Dr, Sierra Vista
Carmichael Elementary Preschool
School · 0.8 mi
701 N Carmichael Ave, Sierra Vista
Center For Academic Success #1 - Sierra Vista 9-12
School · 1.5 mi
900 Carmelita Dr, Sierra Vista
Center For Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K-8
School · 1.4 mi
900 Carmelita Dr, Sierra Vista
Ppep Tec - Colin L. Powell Learning Center
School · 4.0 mi
4116 Avenida Cochise Suites F, Sierra Vista
Healthcare8
Banner - University Medicine Multispecialty Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 5.3 mi
3533 Canyon de Flores, Sierra Vista
High Desert Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
77 East Fry Boulevard, Sierra Vista
Map of Sierra Vista
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 30°F | 0.8 in | 0.4 in |
| Feb | 64°F | 33°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 38°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 43°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 50°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 94°F | 60°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 62°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 62°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 57°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 80°F | 47°F | 0.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 70°F | 37°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 62°F | 30°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sierra Vista (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Cochise County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-06-11: Lizard Fire (Fire)
- 2011-06-12: Monument Fire (Fire)
- 2011-05-09: Horseshoe Two Fire (Fire)
- 2009-05-18: Mule Pass Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Sierra Vista Municipal Airport (FHU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Huachuca City 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Sierra Vista Southeast 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Vail 39 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Nogales 39 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Rio Rico 40 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Green Valley 45 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Sahuarita 46 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Douglas 47 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Tucson 52 mi northwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Tanque Verde 55 mi northwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Moon over Sierra Vista - panoramio, maarit u, CC BY 3.0
- Murray Springs Clovis site, ramada 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Fry Pioneer Cemetery 1, StellarD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CO Ft. Huachuca, "Threaded Thoughts" (Flickr screen name), CC BY 2.0
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