Hotels in Willcox, Arizona

A little about Willcox...

Willcox is a city in Cochise County, Arizona, United States. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 3,769.

Originally known as 'Maley,' the town was founded in 1880 as a whistlestop on the Southern Pacific Railroad. It was renamed in honor of a visit by the General Orlando B. Willcox in 1889. In the early 20th century, Willcox had the distinction of being a national leader in cattle production. Agriculture remains important to the local economy, but Interstate 10 has replaced the railroad as the major transportation link, and much of the economy is now tied to Interstate 10, which runs through the town. Willcox is also known as the birthplace of Rex Allen, known as "The Arizona Cowboy," who wrote and recorded many songs, starred in several Westerns during the early 1950's and the TV series "Frontier Doctor."

The City of Willcox has been serving the community since 1915. We specialize in Customer satisfaction, and our City offers quality and reliable services you can count on. In addition, our friendly and professional staff is here to answer any questions you may have about our City or our services.

Whether you are visiting the area or relocating to Willcox, we have what you need at prices you can afford. At the City of Willcox, our goal is to provide you with courteous, expedient, professional service of the highest caliber.

Willcox is located at 32.255622, -109.835520 in the Dragoon Mountains.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.8 km² (6.1 mi²). 15.5 km² (6.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.3 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (1.96%) is water.

In the city the population was spread out with 29.4% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 95.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males.