Huachuca City

Huachuca City is a welcome community to call home whether one works at the Fort, is a retired military personnel, or just looking to become residents of a pleasantly peaceful community.   Huachuca City has all the urban advantages yet retains the stunning Arizona beauty and climate second to none.

  • 1,830 people
  • 1.7 miles to Libby Field and Sierra Vista Municipal Airport
  • 3.2 miles to Fort Huachuca's East Gate
  • 4.7 miles to Fry Boulevard Sierra Vista's main street for shopping and entertainment
  • 6 miles to Sierra Vista Hospital and Medical Center
  • 4,132 foot elevation contributing to the magnificent climate, sunsets and clean air
  • Mayor and City Manager form of government
  • Formally incorporated in 1957 by Paul Sulger
  • Neighboring communities are Benson, Whetstone, Tombstone, Naco, Bisbee, Sonoita, and Patagonia
  • Conveniences and services of city living with a rural perception
  • World renown bird watching in surrounding territory
  • Tourist attractions of Kartchner Cavern, Tombstone and Bisbee
  • Original home of the Buffalo Soldiers, Apache military scouts and Campstone Picket (First US fort in Arizona)
  • National forests, wilderness areas, Spanish land grants, mining claims, quaint ranches and remnants of the old west surround Huachuca City
  • There is an endless supply of trails to walk, mountains to climb, roads to travel, and sites to see
  • Fishing and hunting offers a wide range of game with bear, lion, javelina, elk, deer, antelope, quail, trout, pan fish, catfish, and northern pike
  • Golf is played on 9 area golf courses within an easy drive
  • Utilizing a combination of intrigue and Gadsden Purchase, Arizona was obtained from Mexico in 1848.   82% of Arizona is controlled by State and Federal agencies making it available for public enjoyment
  • Nurturing your quality of life is simplified with short lines, plenty of friendly people, lots of things to do, wide open spaces, and a tranquil setting
  • Huachuca City is named for a Pima Indian village located in the same area
  • "Huachuca" is of Pima origin meaning loud noise or thunder

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