The Town FilesDouglas, Arizona
City in Cochise County · population 16,534 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $157,700
- Household income
- $42,019
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 34.4
Douglas is a city of 16,534 people in Cochise County, Arizona. The median home is worth $157,700, below the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks more of a college town than 99% of Arizona towns, more walkable than 94% of Arizona towns, more vibrant than 87% of Arizona towns.
How Douglas ranks
Percentile among Arizona towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arizona towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Douglas is worth $157,700, below the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $42,019, which is more affordable than 54% of Arizona towns. Median rent is $772 a month. 62.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Douglas | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,700 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | $772 | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $42,019 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 62.6% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.0% | — |
Who lives in Douglas
| People | Douglas | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.4 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.1% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 22.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.4% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.8% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 4.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 24.2% | — |
| Work from home | 7.7% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | 23.7 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.2% | 88.0% |
Weather in Douglas
July highs average 95.4°F and January lows 30.9°F. About 14.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.4 inches of snow (typical Arizona town: 0.2 in). Expect about 116 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 60 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Douglas since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Arizona town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on November 29, 2009 about 4.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 29, 2009.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 7 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on September 7, 2021.
Severe weather in Cochise County since 1996
Cochise County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4524: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3442: Covid-19 |
| June 11, 2017 | Fire | FM-5183: Lizard Fire |
| June 12, 2011 | Fire | FM-2919: Monument Fire |
| May 9, 2011 | Fire | FM-2907: Horseshoe Two Fire |
Jobs and pay in Cochise County
Cochise County had 34,954 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,877 a year. Unemployment was 4.5% in 2023; in Douglas itself the ACS puts it at 12.3%.
Public schools in Douglas
15 public schools with 4,823 students, about 26.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas High School | 9-12 | 1,338 | 18.3 |
| Joe Carlson Elementary School | PK-6 | 428 | 21.4 |
| Paul H Huber Jr High School | 6-8 | 399 | 18.1 |
| Stevenson Elementary School | PK-5 | 394 | 24.6 |
| Ray Borane Middle School | 6-8 | 372 | 16.2 |
| Clawson School | PK-5 | 328 | 27.3 |
| Sarah Marley School | PK-5 | 322 | 23.0 |
| Center for Academic Success #3 - Douglas K-4 (charter) | K-4 | 252 | — |
| Liberty Traditional Charter School - Saddleback (charter) | K-8 | 252 | — |
| Center for Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8 (charter) | 5-8 | 208 | — |
| Omega Alpha Academy School (charter) | K-12 | 179 | — |
| Center for Academic Success #2 - Douglas 9-12 (charter) | 7-12 | 166 | — |
Towns near Douglas
- Bisbee, AZ23.0 mi · 4,923 people · home $216,700
Douglas questions
Is Douglas, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Douglas scores better for retirees than 17% of Arizona towns and quieter than 8%. 13.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.4).
How much does a house cost in Douglas?
The median owner-occupied home in Douglas is valued at $157,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $42,019, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $772 a month.
What is the weather like in Douglas?
July highs average 95.4°F and January lows 30.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 14.0 inches of precipitation a year and 1.4 inches of snow.
Does Douglas get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Douglas since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on November 29, 2009. The typical Arizona town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)