The Town FilesSt. David, Arizona
Community in Cochise County · population 1,639 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $154,200
- Household income
- $53,188
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 98°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 39.7
St. David is a community of 1,639 people in Cochise County, Arizona. The median home is worth $154,200, below the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks better for a vacation home than 91% of Arizona towns, better for retirees than 87% of Arizona towns, quieter than 78% of Arizona towns.
How St. David 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 St. David is worth $154,200, below the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $53,188, which is more affordable than 74% of Arizona towns. 90.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | St. David | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $154,200 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | — | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $53,188 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 90.7% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 18.5% | — |
Who lives in St. David
| People | St. David | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.7 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.4% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 36.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.9% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.1% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 12.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.3% | — |
| Work from home | 17.4% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | 24.6 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.0% | 88.0% |
Weather in St. David
July highs average 97.5°F and January lows 27.1°F. About 11.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Arizona town: 0.2 in). Expect about 130 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 93 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of St. David since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Arizona town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on July 29, 2017 about 5.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 29, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 5 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 20, 2003.
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 St. David itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in St. David
3 public schools with 436 students, about 15.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| St David Elementary School | PK-8 | 300 | 15.0 |
| St David High School | 9-12 | 136 | 15.1 |
| CTD - St. David High School | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near St. David
- Benson, AZ6.6 mi · 5,355 people · home $148,900
- Whetstone, AZ12.3 mi · 3,236 people · home $213,900
- Mescal, AZ13.8 mi · 1,751 people · home $191,300
- Tombstone, AZ14.2 mi · 1,308 people · home $182,600
- J-Six Ranchettes, AZ15.4 mi · 647 people · home $200,000
- Huachuca City, AZ19.0 mi · 1,626 people · home $126,300
- Sunsites, AZ22.7 mi · 790 people · home $149,100
- Sierra Vista, AZ22.8 mi · 45,308 people · home $254,200
St. David questions
Is St. David, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, St. David scores better for retirees than 87% of Arizona towns and quieter than 78%. 21.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.7).
How much does a house cost in St. David?
The median owner-occupied home in St. David is valued at $154,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,188, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in St. David?
July highs average 97.5°F and January lows 27.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 11.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does St. David get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of St. David since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on July 29, 2017. 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)