Sonoita and Elgin are wonderful rural areas that provide a quiet and safe lifestyle for visitors and residents alike. Residents are active and involved in their community.

Demographics

Population

2300 folks live in and around the area

Average Age

55 years

Police and Fire Departments

Sheriff

Santa Cruz County Sheriff Department

SEESI

Volunteer Fires and Rescue

State Patrol

Arizona Department of Public Safety

Civic Organizations

Crossroads Forum

A non-political community organization watching over development and growth.

4H Program

Head, Health, Heart and Hands working together

Republican Woman's Club

Democratic Club

Boy Scouts of America

Cowbelles

Elgin Community Club

Rotary

Service Above Self

Government and Tax Rates

Local

County

State

Schools

Elementary

Elgin Elementary K-8

High School

Patagonia Union High School

Private and Charter

Harvest Christian School in Sonoita and Montessori School in Patagonia

Infrastructure

Roads and Highways

Located at crossroads of two scenic state highways 82 and 83. Most county roads are unpaved.

Airports

Tucson International - 45 miles northwest of crossroads. Other airports are Nogales International (no scheduled service) and Sierra Vista Municipal (limited service)

Communications

Satellite Television and Internet, Dial Up Internet (local numbers for AOL, Dakotacom.net, TheRiver.com, and NetZero)
Telephones Landline and Cellular (Limited service)

Water / Sewer / Electricity

Mostly private wells and septic tanks. Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative provides Electricity.

Climate

Altitude

4,970 feet

Precipitation

18-20 inches of rain (and a little snow) per year

Temperature Range

20-95 degrees. Average temperature is in the 70s.
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