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Community Information for Sierra Vista
Sierra Vista means “Mountain View" in Spanish which accurately describes its picturesque setting among the Huachuca, Dragoon, Mule and Whetstone Mountains. Nature lovers will relish in the variety of adventures and activities found in the spectacular mountains and vast, high desert valleys around Sierra Vista. Because of the proliferation of winged species, Sierra Vista has earned the distinction as the "Hummingbird Capital of the U.S." Unsurpassed views of the starry night sky have led Sierra Vista to become the chosen center of amateur astronomy in Arizona with more than a dozen well equipped amateur observatories in the area and a world class university observatory within the city limits. Residents enjoy a variety of attractions within a one-hour drive from Sierra Vista to include; Tombstone "The Town Too Tough to Die," Bisbee the charming 1900's mountain-side mining town, Kartchner Caverns the only known "living" cave in Arizona and numerous historical sites and national parks. With desert and mountain views spread out around you and a city that’s both country and metropolitan, a vibrant, growing and increasingly diversified economy is created.
Sierra Vista is at an elevation of 4,623 feet. The average monthly temperature ranges from an average low of 34°F in January and December to an average high of 93°F in June and July. The average monthly precipitation ranges from a low of 0.26 inches in May to a high of 3.85 inches in August.
Map of Sierra Vista
Map of Fort Huachuca
Local Government
The Mayor and six council members are Sierra Vista's elected representatives. They are elected at-large and serve four year terms. The Mayor and council are responsible for setting governance and financial policy for the City and for appointing the city manager, city clerk, city attorney, and the magistrate, as well as appointing members to city committees and commissions. More detailed information on the many services and departments of Sierra Vista's City government are available on its home page.
US Army Garrison (Fort Huachuca)
History:
Historic Fort Huachuca was declared a national landmark in 1976 and has had a significant presence in Sierra Vista for many years. In 1877 Colonel August B. Kautz, commander of the Department of Arizona, ordered that a camp be established in the Huachuca Mountains to protect southern Arizona against the Chiricahua Apaches, led by Geronimo. This camp would offer protection to settlers and travel routes in southeastern Arizona while simultaneously blocking the traditional Apache escape routes through the San Pedro and Santa Cruz valleys. Fort Huachuca was also the headquarters of the famed 10th Cavalry, the "Buffalo Soldiers," one of the Army's elite black cavalry corps.
Impact:
Fort Huachuca is the world’s largest Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) training facility, home of the US Army Intelligence Center and is Southern Arizona’s 4th largest employer; providing jobs to over 17,000 individuals. The military and Department of Defense (DoD) have a substantial impact on the local economy; being one of the largest components of labor force. Several major commands now operate on Fort Huachuca, including the Army Intelligence Center and School, the U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command/9th Army Signal Command, Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) and the Electronic Proving Grounds.
Fort Huachuca's Mission is to provide equitable, effective, and efficient management of Fort Huachuca to support mission readiness and execution; enable the well-being of soldiers, civilians, and family members; and to preserve our environment.
Medical Facilities & Healthcare
Sierra Vista Regional Health Center:
Sierra Vista Regional Health Center (SVRHC) offers state of the art technology, modern facilities, newly expanded maternal child unit with birthing suites, a Level II nursery, intensive care and medical surgical departments, the latest in diagnostics, complete rehabilitation services, and a free-standing ambulatory surgery center. SVRHC maintains an 88-bed, Joint Commission accredited
acute care facility and has 70 active, 37 courtesy, and 9 Allied Health physicians.
Raymond W. Bliss Army Health Center:
Raymond W. Bliss Army Health Center (RWBAHC) provides primary care (all ages), orthopedic clinic and same day procedure, physical therapy, optometry and preventive medicine consultations. RWBAHC do not have Emergency Room capability; Emergency Room care is provided by Sierra Vista Regional Health Center Emergency Room.
Veterans Administration Outpatient Clinic:
Veterans Administration (VA) Outpatient Clinic meets the healthcare needs of eligible veterans living in southeastern Arizona. The clinic’s services include health screening, laboratory, management of acute and chronic diseases, mental health, nutrition, optometry services, physical therapy, primary care, radiology, returning combat veterans program, social work, and routine/urgent care procedures including dermatologic procedures, skin tests, dressing changes, and immunizations.
Education
According to the Census Bureau, Sierra Vista’s educational statistics are above the national averages. It’s a small city with big city convenience; equipped to meet the growing educational needs of the community.
Sierra Vista consists of one high school, one middle school, six elementary schools, five charter schools and over six higher educational institutions. The K-12 school district has programs for advanced and gifted students and English Language Learners (ELL), as well as those who need special preschools or have special needs. At all levels, activities are designed to meet the various interests of a diverse student population.
Fort Huachuca Accommodation Schools (FHAS) consists of one middle school and two elementary schools. FHAS are Arizona public schools that fall under the Arizona Department of Education. The schools are not Department of Defense Dependent Schools (DoDDS).
Workforce
The average wage per hour in Sierra Vista is approximately $19.96, considerably higher than the countywide average of $18.81 and the statewide average of $19.67. The national average hourly wage is $20.90. The average annual wage in Sierra Vista is $41,517, compared to $39,134 for the county, $40,907 for the state, and $43,460 nationwide.
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