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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.
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Demographics
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Population
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2300 folks live in and around the area |
Average Age
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Police and Fire Departments
Sheriff
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Santa Cruz County Sheriff Department |
SEESI
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Volunteer Fires and Rescue |
State Patrol
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Arizona Department of Public Safety |
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Civic Organizations
Crossroads Forum
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A non-political community organization watching over development and growth. |
4H Program
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Head, Health, Heart and Hands working together |
Republican Woman's Club
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Democratic Club
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Boy Scouts of America
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Cowbelles
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Elgin Community Club
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Rotary
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Service Above Self |
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Government and Tax Rates
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Schools
Elementary
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Elgin Elementary K-8 |
High School
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Patagonia Union High School |
Private and Charter
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Harvest Christian School in Sonoita and Montessori School in Patagonia |
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Infrastructure
Roads and Highways
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Located at crossroads of two scenic state highways 82 and 83. Most county roads are unpaved. |
Airports
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Tucson International - 45 miles northwest of crossroads. Other airports are Nogales International (no scheduled service) and Sierra Vista Municipal (limited service) |
Communications
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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
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Mostly private wells and septic tanks. Sulphur Springs Valley Electric Cooperative provides Electricity. |
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Climate
Altitude
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4,970 feet |
Precipitation
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18-20 inches of rain (and a little snow) per year |
Temperature Range
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20-95 degrees. Average temperature is in the 70s. |
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