COCHISE COUNTY LAND USE SURVEY (June, 2007) Prepared for: COCHISE COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT Bisbee, Arizona Prepared by: FMR ASSOCIATES, INC. Tucson, Arizona Copyright, FMR Associates, Inc., 2007 COCHISE COUNTY LAND USE SURVEY (June, 2007) Digest of the Contents Introduction and Goals ..................................................................................................I-1 Respondent Characteristics............................................................................................I-2 Table I-1. Area of Residence Table I-2. “Community” of Residence or Identity Table I-3. Residence Within City Limits Table I-4. Sex of Respondents Table I-5. Age of Respondents Table I-6. Rental/Ownership of Home Table I-7. Employment Status Details of the Findings...................................................................................................1 Table 1. Length of Residence in Cochise County Table 2. Reasons for Living in Cochise County Table 3. Rating of Quality of Life in Cochise County Table 4. Expected Change of Quality of Life in Cochise County Table 5. Biggest Challenge Facing Cochise County in Next 10 Years Table 6. Importance of Various Reasons for Living in Cochise County Table 7. Perceived Rate of Growth for Residential and Commercial Property Table 8. Perceived Pace of Growth for Cochise County Over the Next Ten Years Table 9. Priority Level of Various Types of Projects in Respondent’s Community Table 9a. Highest Priority Project for Respondent’s Community Table 10. Preferred Type of Residential Development in Respondent’s Area Table 11. Agreement With Various Statements Regarding Cochise County Table 12. Biggest Concern Regarding a Proposed 250-Unit Housing Development Nearby Table 13. Biggest Concern Regarding a Proposed Large-Scale Industrial or Business Complex Nearby Table 14. Top Element Cochise County Should Be Known for 20 Years From Now COCHISE COUNTY LAND USE SURVEY (June, 2007) Digest of the Contents (Cont’d) Appendix Survey Methodology and Sample Selection ................................................................. A-1 Statistical Reliability .............. ...................................................................................... A-2 Confidence Intervals for a Given % Significance of Difference Between % Cochise County Area Definitions ................................................................................. A-4 Verbatim Responses to Open-Ended Questions ........................................................... V1 Table 2. Reasons for Living in Cochise County .................................. V1 COCHISE COUNTY LAND USE SURVEY (June, 2007) Detailed Perceptual Tables Explanation of Detailed Perceptual Table Format Table Title I-1 Area of Residence I-2 Community of Residence I-3 Residence Within City Limits I-4 Sex of Respondents I-5 Age of Respondents I-6 Rental/Ownership of Home I-7 Employment Status 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 9a 10 11 12 13 Length of Residence in Cochise County Reasons for Living in Cochise County Rating of Quality of Life in Cochise County Expected Change of Quality of Life in Cochise County Biggest Challenge Facing Cochise County in Next 10 Years Importance of Various Reasons for Living in Cochise County Perceived Rate of Growth for Residential and Commercial Property Perceived Pace of Growth for Cochise County Over the Next Ten Years Priority Level of Various Types of Projects in Respondent’s Community Highest Priority Project for Respondent’s Community Preferred Type of Residential Development in Respondent’s Area Agreement With Various Statements Regarding Cochise County Biggest Concern Regarding a Proposed 250-Unit Housing Development Nearby Biggest Concern Regarding a Proposed Large-Scale Industrial or Business Complex Nearby 13a Television Channel That Broadcast Air Pollution Reports 14 Top Element Cochise County Should Be Known for 20 Years From Now COCHISE COUNTY LAND USE SURVEY (June, 2007) Introduction and Goals This Land Use Survey, conducted for the Cochise County Planning Department, was designed to elicit citizen opinions about the future pattern of growth in Cochise County and land use issues in areas outside of City limits. This project is an initial step in the County’s Envision 2020: Land Use Planning in Cochise County process, developed to measure citizen opinions on how growth is currently managed in the County and how to manage future growth. Areas of Investigation – The survey was implemented and the results analyzed so as to determine the following: 1. Quality of Life Issues – Why do residents choose to live in Cochise County? How do they rate their current quality of life? How do they expect their quality of life to change in the next five years? How important are a variety of reasons for living in Cochise County? What is the perceived rate of current residential and commercial development in Cochise County? What is the level of agreement with a variety of statements about Cochise County – concerning education, jobs, housing, traffic, rates of growth, etc.? 2. Future Development – What are the biggest challenges facing Cochise County in the next ten years? What is preferred pace of future growth? What is the priority of a variety of different types of community projects over the next ten years? What are citizen concerns with respect to housing and commercial development? What do residents want Cochise County to be known for in the next 20 years? Methodology Overview – To accomplish the goals of this study, a random sampling of 406 male and female heads of household (18 or older) in Cochise County, Arizona was interviewed by telephone during June, 2007. The interviews were distributed on the basis of geographic population density within Cochise County, with specific steps taken to ensure a proportionate number of interviews between incorporated and unincorporated areas. The specific procedures used to select the sample are explained in detail in the Appendix of this report. Cochise County Land Use Survey, June, 2007 I-1 Respondent Characteristics Respondent Characteristics – Tables I-1 to I-7 reflect a summary of the demographic characteristics of the final in-tab sample of 406 Cochise County citizens. In-line with the screening criteria, six of ten respondents are residents of incorporated areas of Cochise County (Table I-1). The majority of these live in or identify most with Sierra Vista (38%) or Benson (13%) (Table I-2). To cross-check incorporated and unincorporated area of residence, respondents were also asked if they live within or outside of City limits. As reflected in Table I-3, all incorporated respondents live within the City limits and all unincorporated respondents live outside of City limits. Importantly, residents of unincorporated areas are also most likely to identify with Sierra Vista (19%), followed by Cochise (11%) and Benson (9%) – the three most common communities among incorporated residents. Six of ten respondents are women (Table I-4), evenly divided between unincorporated and incorporated area residents. Seven of ten are 50 years of age and older (Table I-5), including 32% who are 65 or older. Importantly, the age distribution of respondents is nearly identical in both incorporated and unincorporated areas. More than eight of ten indicated that they own their home (84%), with the remaining 16% renting (Table I-6). Renters are more apt to live in incorporated Cochise County (21% versus 9% in unincorporated areas). One-half of survey respondents are retired (48%)(Table I-7), while 28% are employed full-time, and one of ten are employed part-time (9%). These employment status patterns are virtually identical in both areas of the county. Only 5% claim to be unemployed. Table I-1 Area of Residence Incorporated Cochise County Unincorporated Cochise County Cochise County Land Use Survey, June, 2007 Total 59% 41% N=406 I-2 Table I-2 “Community” of Residence or Identity Area Total Sierra Vista Benson Cochise Wilcox Bisbee Douglas Hereford St. David Elfrida Palominas Table I-3 30% 11% 10% 7% 6% 5% 5% 3% 3% 3% N=406 Incorporated Unincorporated Cochise Cochise County County 38% 19% 13% 9% 8% 11% 6% 8% 8% 4% 5% 6% 2% 8% 2% 4% 2% 4% 1% 5% N=239 N=167 Residence Within City Limits Yes No Table I-4 Area Incorporated Unincorporated Cochise Cochise Total County County 100% 0% 59% 0% 100% 41% N=239 N=167 N=406 Sex of Respondents Men Women Area Incorporated Unincorporated Cochise Cochise Total County County 41% 40% 40% 59% 60% 60% N=239 N=167 N=406 Cochise County Land Use Survey, June, 2007 I-3 Table I-5 Age of Respondents Area Total 18 to 20 21 to 29 30 to 39 40 to 49 50 to 59 60 to 64 65 or over Table I-6 Rental/Ownership of Home Rent Own Table I-7 2% 5% 10% 14% 25% 13% 32% N=406 Incorporated Unincorporated Cochise Cochise County County 2% 2% 6% 3% 12% 7% 16% 12% 20% 31% 12% 14% 32% 32% N=239 N=167 Area Incorporated Unincorporated Cochise Cochise Total County County 21% 9% 16% 79% 91% 84% N=239 N=167 N=406 Employment Status Area Retired Employed full-time (30 hours or more each week) A homemaker Employed part-time (Less than 30 hours each week) Currently unemployed A student Refused/No answer Incorporated Unincorporated Cochise Cochise Total County County 46% 50% 48% 28% 10% 28% 11% 28% 9% 9% 5% 2% 3% N=406 9% 6% 3% 3% N=239 10% 5% 2% 4% N=167 Cochise County Land Use Survey, June, 2007 I-4 DETAILS OF THE FINDINGS Length of Residence in Cochise County – Four of ten Cochise County respondents surveyed indicate that they have lived in the county 20 or more years (including 4% who report living in the county “all my life”). Nearly equal shares have resided in the county between 10 and 19 years (18%), 5 to 9 years (17%) or 1 to 4 years (20%). Only 4% report living in Cochise County for less than one year. There is little difference in length of residence based on area of residence (either incorporated or unincorporated). Table 1 Length of Residence in Cochise County 10-19 years 18% 20+ years 37% 5-9 years 17% 1-4 years 20% All my life Less than 4% one year 4% Cochise County Land Use Survey, June, 2007 1 Reasons for Living in Cochise County – One of four say that one of their top reasons for living in Cochise County is the climate (“nice weather,” “desert climate,” “climate is more moderate than some areas of Arizona,” “cooler than Tucson”). Overall, 12% indicate that living in Cochise County puts them “close to family” (“my family is here,” “my daughter is next door”). Relatedly, some note that “I was born here” (8%). One of ten live in Cochise County for their job (“I am an astronomer”). Another 5% indicate they were “stationed here for the military.” Other people were attracted to the “small town” (10%) or “rural” (5%) atmosphere of Cochise County (“like the small-town feel,” “not a big city,” “like the open space,” “not very many people,” “rural area”). The “rural” label is more common among those in unincorporated Cochise County. In smaller numbers, some appreciate the area in general, which they consider a “good community” that is “quiet,” with “not a lot of crime.” Cochise County Land Use Survey, June, 2007 2 Table 2 Reasons For Living in Cochise County 0% 10% 20% The weather/Climate 30% 26% Close to family/Family lives here 12% Work/Job 11% 10% Small town Been here long time/Grew up here 8% Like it/Like the area 7% 6% Peaceful/Quiet Neighborhoods/ Community 5% Rural 5% Military base/Post 5% Cochise County Land Use Survey, June, 2007 3 Rating of Quality of Life in Cochise County – Eight of ten Cochise County residents surveyed say that the quality of life in the county is “excellent” (30%) or “good” (52%). Among the rest, more say it is only “fair” (14%) rather than “poor” (4%). Table 3 Rating of Quality of Life in Cochise County Excellent 30% Good 52% Don't know/No opinion 1% Poor 4% Fair 14% Cochise County Land Use Survey, June, 2007 4 Expected Change in Quality of Life in Cochise County – The largest share of survey respondents expect the quality of life in Cochise County to stay the same over the next five years or so (42%). Among the rest, twice as many believe it will improve (35%) rather than decline (17%). This is particularly true among residents of incorporated Cochise County (39% improve versus 14% decline). Those in unincorporated areas, however, are only somewhat more likely to expect improvement (28%) than decline (20%). Cochise County residents of four years or less, renters and progressively younger respondents are also more apt to expect the quality of life to improve over the next five years. Decline is more likely to be anticipated by 20+ year residents, those 65 or over, those who own their homes and men. Table 4 Expected Change in Quality of Life in Cochise County 0% 20% 40% 60% 35% Improve 39% 28% 17% Decline 14% 20% 42% Stay about the same 40% 44% 7% Don't know/No opinion 6% 7% Total Cochise County Land Use Survey, June, 2007 Incorporated Unincorporated 5 Biggest Challenge Facing Cochise County in Next 10 Years – When asked what they perceive will be the biggest challenges facing Cochise County in the next ten years, fully one-half of respondents mention water availability – regardless of whether they live in incorporated or unincorporated areas. This is even more apt to be mentioned by those who own their own home and progressively older respondents. Another three of ten say that managing new development will be one of Cochise County’s biggest challenges, along with 22% who cite maintaining the rural character of the region. Both are more apt to be mentioned by unincorporated Cochise County residents and those who own their homes. Another 12% name growth pressure from Pima County – with little difference based on area of residence or home ownership. Attracting living wage employment is considered one of the biggest challenges by one of four (27%), particularly among progressively newer residents, as well as those living in unincorporated Cochise County. Another 18% mention the availability of health care, with some elevated concern among those in unincorporated Cochise County. Meanwhile, newer residents (less than 10 years), renters and respondents under 40 are more apt to say that affordable or available housing will be one of Cochise County’s biggest challenges in the next ten years (16% overall). At the same time, tax rates are named by one of ten, particularly unincorporated Cochise County residents, home owners and those 50 and older. Two of ten mention protecting the environment as one of the biggest challenges Cochise County will face, more often those in unincorporated Cochise County and newer residents (4 or fewer years). Cochise County Land Use Survey, June, 2007 6 Table 5 Biggest Challenge Facing Cochise County in Next Ten Years 0% 20% 40% 60% 50% 52% 48% Water availability 30% 26% Managing new development 37% 27% 23% Attracting living wage employment 32% 22% 19% Maintaining rural character 26% 20% Protecting the environmnet 19% 23% 18% Availability of health care 16% 20% 16% 16% 15% Affordable/Available housing 12% Growth pressure from Pima County 12% 12% 11% Tax rates 8% 14% Convenient and available goods and services 7% 7% 7% Total Incorporated Cochise County Land Use Survey, June, 2007 Unincorporated 7 Importance of Various Reasons for Living in Cochise County – Respondents were asked to rate the importance of nine reasons for living in Cochise County on a “1-to-5” scale, where a “5” means “very important” and a “1” means “not at all important.” Results are summarized in Table 6, ranked by average importance score. Four of these reasons are “very important” (a “5” on the “1-to-5” scale) to one-half or more, including: • Climate (63% “very important” [83% important overall], 4.4 average score.) • A small town atmosphere and rural lifestyle (59% “very important” [76% important overall], 4.2 average score. “A small town atmosphere and rural lifestyle” is even more important to those living in unincorporated areas [4.4].) • Cost of living (55% “very important” [73% important overall], 4.2 average score. This is more important to those who have lived in the county for less than 10 years and renters.) • Being near friends and family (48% “very important” [61% important overall], 3.8 average score. Importance is higher among those who have lived in Cochise County less than one year or 20+ years, as well as renters.) A majority indicate that “employment or job” is an important reason why they live in Cochise County (54%; 3.4 average score), particularly those living in incorporated areas, those who have lived in the county for less than one year and respondents under 40. Onehalf also rate “recreation opportunities” as an important reason for living in the county (3.4 average score), with some heightened importance among residents of less than one year and those under 50. More than four of ten indicate that “cultural or community events” are important (44%; 3.3 average score), compared to one of four who say they are not important (26%). Community event importance is higher among residents of less than one year, those in incorporated areas and renters. The remaining two reasons for residing in Cochise County are more neutral in importance: • Housing availability (40% important versus 33% not important, 3.1 average score. More important to those in incorporated Cochise County, residents of less than one year, renters and those under 40.) • Land development opportunities (33% important, 35% not important, 2.9 average score – with little difference based on demographic sub-group.) Cochise County Land Use Survey, June, 2007 8 Table 6 Importance of Various Reasons for Living in Cochise County (N=406) Climate A small town atmosphere and rural lifestyle Cost of living Being near friends and family Employment or job Recreation opportunities Cultural or community events Housing availability Land development opportunities Important 83% Cochise County Land Use Survey, June, 2007 76% 73% 61% 54% 50% 44% 40% 33% Average Not Score on Neutral Important 1-5 Scale 13% 4% 4.4 15% 21% 20% 18% 29% 30% 27% 33% 9% 6% 19% 28% 21% 26% 33% 35% 4.2 4.2 3.8 3.4 3.4 3.3 3.1 2.9 9 Perceived Rate of Growth for Residential and Commercial Property – When asked about the current rate of residential growth in Cochise County, one-half of respondents say it is “too fast” (51%). Most of the rest think it is “about right” (36%) rather than “too slow (8%). Those who have lived in the county for five years or more and unincorporated area residents are even more apt to think residential growth is too fast. Meanwhile, just 20% of respondents indicate that commercial growth in Cochise County is currently too fast, while nearly twice as many say it is too slow (37%). The remaining four of ten think it is “about right” (38%). Incorporated area residents are more apt to think commercial growth is too slow, as are residents of four years or less, home owners and 18 to 29 year-olds. Table 7 Perceived Rate of Growth for Residential and Commercial Property (N=406) Residential growth Commercial growth Too Fast 51% 20% Cochise County Land Use Survey, June, 2007 About Right 36% 38% Too Don’t Know/ Slow No Opinion 8% 5% 37% 5% 10 Preferred Pace of Growth for Cochise County Over the Next Ten Years – One-third of respondents indicate that their preferred rate of growth for Cochise County over the next ten years is “about the same as now” (35%). Among the rest, more than twice as many favor a pace that is “slower than now” (44%) than one that is “faster than now” (16%) or “as fast as possible (3%). Those preferring faster growth tend to be incorporated county residents, renters and progressively younger respondents. On the other hand, unincorporated county residents, renters, men and respondents 50 years of age or older are more likely to favor growth that is “slower than now.” Table 8 Preferred Pace of Growth for Cochise County Over the Next Ten Years About the same as now 35% Slower than now 43% Faster than now 16% As fast as possible 3% Cochise County Land Use Survey, June, 2007 Don't know/No opinion 3% 11 Priority Level of Various Types of Projects – Respondents were asked to rate the priority of a variety of projects that might be built in their community in the next ten years on a “1-to-5” scale, where a “5” means it is of “highest priority” and a “1” means it is “not a priority.” Responses are summarized in Table 9, ranked by average priority score. One-half indicated high priority (a “4” or “5”) for six types of projects, including: • Healthcare facilities (74% high priority, 4.2 average score. Healthcare facilities have a somewhat higher priority among incorporated county residents and renters.) • Public water system (66% high priority, 3.9 average score. The public water system is more of a priority among incorporated county residents and renters.) • Schools (62% high priority, 3.8 average score. Incorporated county residents, renters, women and respondents under 50 years of age place a higher priority on schools.) • Public sewage treatment system (62% high priority, 3.7 average score. A public sewage treatment system is a higher priority to incorporated county residents, residents of less than 10 years and renters.) • Parks and recreational areas (58% high priority, 3.7 average score. Parks and recreational areas are of somewhat greater importance to incorporated county residents, renters, women and progressively younger respondents.) • Roads (56% high priority, 3.7 average score. Ratings are similar regardless of area of residence. Residents of 10+ years are particularly apt to place a higher priority on roads.) Three other types of projects have a more moderate priority level, including: • Retail services, shopping and banking (44% high priority versus 17% not a priority, 3.4 average score. These services have slightly higher priority among incorporated county residents, renters and residents of less than one year.) • A community center (44% high priority versus 23% not a priority, 3.3 average score. Incorporated county residents, renters and residents of less than one year are more apt to place a priority on a community center.) • Public transportation (44% high priority, 27% not a priority, 3.3 average score. Public transportation has higher priority among residents of less than one year, renters and women.) Cochise County Land Use Survey, June, 2007 12 Industrial or manufacturing centers (33% high priority versus 37% not a priority; 2.9 average score) and residential subdivisions (16% high priority versus 52% not a priority; 2.2 average score) are more apt to be considered not a priority, regardless of area of residence. Table 9 Priority Level of Various Types of Projects In Respondent’s Community (N=406) Healthcare facilities Public water system Schools Public sewage treatment system Parks and recreational areas Roads Retail services, shopping and banking A community center Public transportation Industrial or manufacturing centers Residential subdivisions High Priority (4-5) 74% 66% 62% 62% 58% 56% Moderate Priority (3) 19% 17% 23% 18% 25% 28% 44% 44% 44% 39% 32% 30% 17% 23% 27% 3.4 3.3 3.3 33% 16% 30% 31% 37% 52% 2.9 2.3 Cochise County Land Use Survey, June, 2007 Not a Average Priority Score on (1-2) 1-5 Scale 8% 4.2 17% 3.9 14% 3.8 20% 3.7 17% 3.7 15% 3.7 13 Highest Priority Project – After being asked to rate a variety of projects (as reflected in Table 9), respondents were asked which project was the highest priority to them. As summarized in Table 9a, one of four named healthcare facilities as their top priority for their community. This was true regardless of area or other demographic sub-group. Other top projects named as the highest priority include schools (16%), the public water system (14%) and roads (12%). Among incorporated county residents, roads (10%) rank lower than schools (16%) or the public water system (15%), while the three are named about equally among unincorporated county residents. Women and respondents under 50 are more apt to list schools as the highest priority, while men and those over 40 are more likely to mention roads. In lesser numbers, parks are recreational areas (6%) or retail services, shopping and banking (5%) were named as top priorities. Table 9a Highest Priority Project for Respondent’s Community 0% 10% 20% Healthcare facilities 24% Schools 16% Public water system 14% Roads Parks and recreational areas Retail services, shopping and banking Not sure/Can't decide 30% 12% 6% 5% 7% Cochise County Land Use Survey, June, 2007 14 Preferred Type of Residential Development – In terms of types of housing developments, respondents would most like to see houses with mixed lot sizes and open space in their area (37%). This is even more likely among incorporated county residents, renters and residents of four years or less. Just less than two of ten favor houses on lots between 1 and 4 acres (19%) or houses on lots of 4 acres or more (17%). Both are more apt to be favored by home owners and unincorporated Cochise County residents (particularly houses on lots of 4 acres or more). One of ten prefer houses on lots smaller than one acre (11%), more often incorporated county residents and home owners. Meanwhile, fewer favor apartments, condos and townhouses (7%) – more often incorporated Cochise County residents – or planned housing developments (4%). Cochise County Land Use Survey, June, 2007 15 Table 10 Preferred Type of Residential Development in Respondent’s Area 0% 20% 40% 60% 37% Houses w/mixed lot sizes and open space 40% 34% 19% Houses on lots between 1 & 4 acres 17% 22% 17% Houses on lots 4 acres or more 9% 29% 11% Houses on lots smaller than 1 acre 14% 7% 7% Apartments, condos and townhouses 10% 2% Planned housing developments 4% 5% 2% 13% Don't know/No opinion 14% 12% Total Incorporated Cochise County Land Use Survey, June, 2007 Unincorporated 16 Agreement With Various Statements Regarding Cochise County – Respondents were asked their level of agreement with thirteen statements regarding Cochise County. Results are summarized in Table 11, ranked by the share who “agree strongly.” One-half or more “agree strongly” with three statements, including: • It is important that Cochise County maintain its rural character (85% agree, 65% “strongly.” Unincorporated Cochise County residents, renters and those 50 and older are particularly apt to “agree strongly.”) • If growth in Cochise County is not managed, the quality of life here with diminish (76% agree, six of ten “strongly.” Unincorporated Cochise County residents and homeowners are more apt to indicate strong agreement.) • I have emergency and medical services available within a reasonable distance from my home (83% agree, 55% “strongly.” Strong agreement is higher among incorporated Cochise County residents and progressively older respondents.) Overall, one-half or more agreed with seven additional statements, including: • Property owners should be able to build on their land with few restrictions (65% agree, 43% “strongly.” Unincorporated county residents and 5+ year residents are even more apt to agree with this statement.) • It is important that commercial or high-density residential development be located only close to or within cities (60% agree, 38% “strongly.” Unincorporated county residents are particularly apt to agree [68%, 47% “strongly”].) • Quality higher education is available in Cochise County (72% agree, 35% “strongly.” Agreement is higher among 5+ year residents, those who live in unincorporated areas and those 50 and older.) • We need more shopping and retail services in Cochise County (55% agree, 32% “strongly.” Newer Cochise County residents [4 years or less] and incorporated area residents are more apt to agree with this statement.) • We have good school systems in Cochise County (62% agree, three of ten “strongly,” with little difference based on area of residence.) • Good jobs are available within a reasonable commuting distance (56% agree, 27% “strongly.” Not surprisingly, agreement is greater among incorporated Cochise County residents.) Cochise County Land Use Survey, June, 2007 17 • Cochise County has adequate affordable housing choices (47% agree, 19% “strongly.” Men, homeowners and incorporated area residents are more apt to agree that adequate affordable housing is available to them.) More disagreed than agreed with the three remaining statements: • Enough is being done in Cochise County to protect our water resources (48% disagree versus 36% agreement. Especially apt to disagree are unincorporated Cochise County residents, homeowners and 50 to 64 year-olds.) • Traffic in Cochise County is a problem (62% disagree versus 33% agreement. While more disagree than agree, residents of 5+ years are more apt to consider traffic a problem. There is little difference between those living in unincorporated or incorporated areas of the county.) • Cochise County has enough living wage jobs (63% disagree versus 24% agreement. This is similar regardless of area of residence.) Table 11 Agreement With Various Statements Regarding Cochise County Agree Agree Disagree Disagree No (N=406) Strongly Somewhat Somewhat Strongly Opinion It is important that Cochise County maintain its rural 65% 20% 7% 2% 5% character. If growth in Cochise County is not managed, the quality of 60% 16% 8% 10% 6% life here will diminish. I have emergency and medical services available within a 55% 27% 5% 11% 2% reasonable distance from my home. Property owners should be able to build on their land with 43% 22% 14% 15% 6% few restrictions. It is important that commercial or high-density residential 38% 22% 15% 10% 15% development be located only close to or within cities. Quality higher education is available in Cochise County. 35% 37% 9% 10% 10% We need more shopping and retail services in Cochise 32% 23% 19% 18% 7% County. We have good school systems in Cochise County. 30% 32% 12% 12% 16% Good jobs are available within a reasonable commuting 27% 29% 14% 21% 10% distance. Cochise County has adequate affordable housing choices. 19% 28% 16% 21% 16% Enough is being done in Cochise County to protect our 18% 18% 14% 34% 17% water resources. Traffic in Cochise County is a problem. 16% 17% 25% 37% 5% Cochise County has enough living wage jobs. 10% 14% 23% 40% 13% Cochise County Land Use Survey, June, 2007 18 Biggest Concern Regarding a Proposed 250-Unit Housing Development Nearby – If a developer proposed a 250-unit housing development near them, most respondents say one of their biggest concerns would be “water availability and conservation” (57%) – more often among unincorporated Cochise County residents and women. Only half as many express concern about the “density or number of houses per acre” (29%), more often unincorporated county residents and homeowners. One of four say that “open space preservation” is one of their biggest concerns (23%), including onethird of unincorporated Cochise County residents. Another two of ten indicate that “traffic congestion” would be one of their biggest concerns. This is true regardless of area of residence, and is greater among homeowners. In lesser numbers, some express concern about the “preservation of wildlife corridors” (7%), “increased noise” (6%), “preservation of scenic vistas” (5%) and the “design and appearance” of the development (5%). Wildlife corridor concerns are more common among incorporated county residents, while those in unincorporated areas are somewhat more apt to express concerns about scenic vistas and the appearance of the development. Cochise County Land Use Survey, June, 2007 19 Table 12 Biggest Concern Regarding a Proposed 250-Unit Housing Development Nearby 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 57% Water availability and conservation 55% 59% 29% Density or number of houses per acre 24% 36% 23% Open space preservation 17% 33% 19% Traffic congestion Housing cost and affordability Preservation of wildlife corridors 18% 20% 9% 11% 5% 7% 8% 5% 6% Increased noise 6% 5% Preservation of scenic vistas 5% 4% 7% 5% Design and appearance 4% 6% Total Incorporated Cochise County Land Use Survey, June, 2007 Unincorporated 20 Biggest Concern Regarding a Proposed Large-Scale Industrial or Business Complex Nearby– When asked about their concerns if a large-scale industrial or business complex were proposed for Cochise County, three of ten say one of their biggest concerns would be the “creation of living wage job opportunities” (31%). Incorporated area residents, renters and those under 50 are particularly apt to mention this concern. Two of ten indicate that the “potential for environmental impacts” (21%), “locating it close to population centers” (19%) and/or “traffic impacts” (19%) of an industrial or business complex are of great concern to them. While environmental impacts are similar regardless of area of residence, those in unincorporated areas are even more apt to be concerned about locating such a complex near population centers and traffic impacts. Somewhat fewer express concerns about “air quality” (14%), the “type of industrial development” (13%) or the “preservation of wildlife corridors” (12%). For all three, there is little difference based on residence in an incorporated or unincorporated area of the county, while the type of industrial development is of more concern to homeowners (14% versus 8% of renters). Cochise County Land Use Survey, June, 2007 21 Table 13 Biggest Concern Regarding a Proposed Large-Scale Industrial or Business Complex Nearby 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 31% Creation of living wage job opportunities 33% 29% 21% 20% 21% Potential for environmental impact 19% Locating it close to population centers 12% 29% 19% Traffic impacts 17% 23% 14% 14% 15% Air quality 13% 13% Type of industrial development 14% 12% Preservation of wildlife corridors 13% 11% 5% 5% 6% Increased tax base for the county 5% Preservation of dark skies Preservation of scenic vistas 5% 5% 5% 3% 7% Total Cochise County Land Use Survey, June, 2007 Incorporated Unincorporated 22 Top Element Cochise County Should Be Known For 20 Years From Now – Respondents were read a variety of different items and asked which best describes what they would want Cochise County to be known for in 20 years. As summarized in Table 14, one-half said Cochise County should be known for “preserving its rural character” (49%). This was especially true among unincorporated area residents (60%), homeowners (52%) and those 50 and older. Another 38% want the county to be known for “protecting the environment, including the San Pedro River.” This is true regardless of area of residence. Meanwhile, three of ten say that “having many good jobs and a strong economy” is what Cochise County should be known for in 20 years (31%) – especially among incorporated Cochise County residents and renters. Just 8% indicate that “having vibrant, modern cities” best describes what they would like Cochise County to be known for in 20 years – with little difference based on area of residence. Table 14 Top Element Cochise County Should Be Known For 20 Years From Now 0% 20% 40% 80% 49% Preserving its rural character 41% 60% 38% Protecting the environment, including the San Pedro River 37% 40% 31% Having many good jobs and a strong economy Having vibrant, modern cities 60% 35% 26% 8% 8% 10% Total Incorporated Cochise County Land Use Survey, June, 2007 Unincorporated 23 COCHISE COUNTY LAND USE SURVEY (June, 2007) Appendix Survey Methodology and Sample Selection This survey consists of a 406-person, randomly-selected and statistically-projectable sample of 18 years and older male and female heads of household in Cochise County, Arizona. The interviews were distributed on the basis of geographic population density within the county – with specific steps taken to ensure a proportionate number of interviews between incorporated and unincorporated areas, based on zip code of home address. The sample distribution was developed using recent population estimates provided by Cochise County. The final in-tab geographic proportions are reflective of these “actual” population estimates. All interviews were conducted by telephone, during June, 2007. Respondents included in this survey were selected through a random sampling procedure that allows equal probability of selection. This technique ensures that area residents who are not yet listed in a telephone directory (or choose not to be listed) are still eligible for selection. Each telephone interview lasted approximately 15 minutes. Respondents were told that this survey was being conducted “on behalf of Cochise County about the future pattern of growth and land use issues in areas outside of City limits.” All interviews were conducted and validated by the FMR Field staff. Cochise County Land Use Survey, June, 2007 A-1 The statistics in this report are subject to a degree of variation that is determined by sample (or sub-sample) size. All research data are subject to a certain amount of variation for this reason. This does not mean that the figures represented in the various tables are wrong. It means that each percentage represents a possible “range” of response. This is because the random sampling process, as well as human behavior itself, can never be perfect. For this sample, the statistical variation is +4.9% under the most extreme circumstances – with a 95% confidence level. That is, when the percentages shown in the tables are near 50% (the most conservative situation), the actual behavior or attitude may range from 45.1% to 54.9%. The 95% confidence level means that if the survey were repeated 100 times, in 95 cases the same range of response would result. Those percentages that occur at either extreme (for example, 10% or 90%) are subject to a smaller degree of statistical fluctuation (in this case, +2.9%). Statistical Reliability Sub-samples, such as age groups or sex, have a higher degree of statistical fluctuation due to the smaller number of respondents in those groupings. Confidence Intervals for a Given Percent (at the 95% confidence level) N (Base for %) 400 300 200 100 50 25 Example: Reported Percentage 10 or 90% 20 or 80% 30 or 70% 40 or 60% 50% 2.9% 3.3% 4.2% 5.9% 8.3% 11.8% 3.9% 4.5% 5.5% 7.8% 11.1% 15.7% 4.5% 5.1% 6.4% 9.0% 12.7% 18.0% 4.8% 5.5% 6.8% 9.6% 13.6% 19.2% 4.9% 5.7% 6.9% 9.8% 13.9% 19.6% If the table shows that 20% of all respondents (when N=400) have a positive or negative attitude about a question category, the chances are 95 out of 100 that the true value is 20% +3.9 percentage points; that is, the range of response would be 16.1% to 23.9%. Cochise County Land Use Survey, June, 2007 A-2 Significance of Difference Between Percentages (at the 95% confidence level) Average of the Bases of Percentages Being Compared 500 250 200 150 100 50 25 Example: Reported Percentage 10 or 90% 3.7% 5.2% 5.9% 6.8% 8.3% 11.7% 16.7% 20 or 80% 4.9% 7.1% 7.8% 9.1% 11.0% 15.7% 22.2% 30 or 70% 5.7% 8.1% 8.9% 10.3% 12.7% 18.0% 25.5% 40 or 60% 6.1% 8.6% 9.6% 11.0% 13.6% 19.2% 27.2% 50% 6.2% 8.8% 9.8% 11.3% 13.9% 19.7% 27.7% If a table indicates that 35% of incorporated Cochise County residents have a positive attitude toward a category of response, and that 26% of unincorporated Cochise County residents have the same attitude, the following procedure should be used to determine if this attitude is due to chance: The average base is 200 (rounded) for the reported percentages (239+167)/2=203. The average of the percentages is 30.0% – (35+26)/2=30.5%. The difference between the percentages is 9%. Since 9% is greater than 8.9% (the figure in the table for this base and this percentage), the chances are 95 out of 100 that the attitude is significantly different between residents of incorporated and unincorporated Cochise County. Cochise County Land Use Survey, June, 2007 A-3 COCHISE COUNTY AREA DEFINITIONS Incorporated: 85602 85603 85607 85608 85655 85616 85635 85636 85650 85671 85630 85638 85643 85644 Unincorporated: 85605 85606 85609 85610 85615 85617 85620 85625 85626 85627 85630 85632 Cochise County Land Use Survey, June, 2007 A-4 COCHISE COUNTY LAND USE SURVEY (June, 2007) VERBATIM RESPONSES TO OPEN-ENDED QUESTIONS Table 2. Reasons for Living in Cochise County...................................V1 Cochise County Land Use Survey Table 2: Reasons for Living in Cochise County LENGTH OF AREA RESIDENCE Incorporated <1 yr Incorporated <1 yr VERBATIM Pretty area, and job relocation. My husband is military, based in Cochise County. We plan to retire here after military service. Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated <1 yr <1 yr <1 yr <1 yr <1 yr <1 yr <1 yr <1 yr 1-4 yrs 1-4 yrs 1-4 yrs 1-4 yrs I'm in the Army. I'm stationed at Fort Huachuca. Family is here, low cost of living. Work-related. I work in Cochise County. I have a daughter that lived here so I moved here to be close to her. I came here to do missionary work. Cheaper. Bigger piece of land. Town. I like the small-town feel. It's a small community so everyone cares for everyone. It's really close to Tucson and Phoenix. Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated 1-4 yrs 1-4 yrs 1-4 yrs 1-4 yrs 1-4 yrs 1-4 yrs 1-4 yrs 1-4 yrs 1-4 yrs 1-4 yrs 1-4 yrs 1-4 yrs 1-4 yrs 1-4 yrs 1-4 yrs 1-4 yrs 1-4 yrs 1-4 yrs 1-4 yrs Climate, history. Birds. My family lives here. The climate and the cost of living. The school district. Not a big city, the climate, and work. I'm a pastor at a church. I'm retired and don't like the traffic. It's a small town. Close to family. Employment reasons, small town. Small city. It's nice weather. The desert climate. My daughter lives here. Everything is easily accessible. Because there's construction here and that's what my husband does. Quiet, peaceful, good schools. My husband's work. Army. I traveled everywhere, but really like the area because of the friendly people and the weather is nice. Incorporated 1-4 yrs I came from California. All my family lives here. FMR ASSOCIATES, JUNE, 2007 V6 Cochise County Land Use Survey Table 2: Reasons for Living in Cochise County LENGTH OF AREA RESIDENCE Incorporated 1-4 yrs Incorporated 1-4 yrs Incorporated 1-4 yrs Incorporated 1-4 yrs Incorporated 1-4 yrs Incorporated 1-4 yrs Incorporated 1-4 yrs Incorporated 1-4 yrs Incorporated 1-4 yrs Incorporated 1-4 yrs Incorporated 1-4 yrs Incorporated 1-4 yrs Incorporated 1-4 yrs Incorporated 1-4 yrs Incorporated 1-4 yrs Incorporated 1-4 yrs Incorporated 1-4 yrs Incorporated 1-4 yrs Incorporated 1-4 yrs Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated 1-4 yrs 1-4 yrs 1-4 yrs 1-4 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs VERBATIM My husband got a job here. Quiet neighborhoods. Family is close. Employed here. Work. Family. Family. I moved here for a job, my family had to move. Work location. Military, I work on post. I came here because of my parents. Family, climate. Land was cheaper. Family and it's warm. I relocated after leaving the military. Area. Friends. To develop a golf course. My family is here. I like the history of the area and the part it has played in helping to shape the U.S. The weather. The area, the small town atmosphere, we're stationed here. I blew out a rotator cuff and got transferred here, but I do like St.David. Climate, good stores. Family. The weather. People are friendly, like the small town feel. The weather is nice. Climate. Not a lot of natural disasters, the climate, easily accessible recreation activities. Small community, good for kids. Small town. Low crime rate, birds. I like that it is a small town. It's a lot easier to find a job, more recreational activities. Employment, climate, clean air and a nice, short commute. FMR ASSOCIATES, JUNE, 2007 V7 Cochise County Land Use Survey Table 2: Reasons for Living in Cochise County LENGTH OF AREA RESIDENCE Incorporated 5-9 yrs Incorporated 5-9 yrs Incorporated 5-9 yrs Incorporated 5-9 yrs VERBATIM Small town and a good community. I moved to be close to family. Peaceful. I like the desert, the 4-wheel driving and hiking opportunities and the weather is wonderful. Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs My husband's job is here. From Indiana, love the weather and the people are friendly. Great environment. We like the open space. Because I have to. Military. Warm, quiet. The climate is more moderate than some areas of Arizona, we're in a higher elevation. Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs Quieter, I like the people. Lifestyle. Not very many people, I came for less people. My husband has a job here and the weather. It's not too crowded and the weather is nice. Work on post. The birds. Because I like the people, I like Sierra Vista. Climate. Weather, close to Fort Huachuca, because I'm retired military. Light traffic, good climate. The weather, wonderful community, very friendly, beautiful scenery. I was in the military. Because I work here. I chose Bisbee because it has unique flavor. Climate and low crime rate. I'm stationed here. Climate. The weather, not as expensive. Missionaries in Aqua Prieta. Military. Low cost for housing, enjoy weather and geography. The climate. FMR ASSOCIATES, JUNE, 2007 V8 Cochise County Land Use Survey Table 2: Reasons for Living in Cochise County LENGTH OF AREA RESIDENCE Incorporated 10-19 yrs Incorporated 10-19 yrs Incorporated 10-19 yrs Incorporated 10-19 yrs Incorporated 10-19 yrs Incorporated 10-19 yrs Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs VERBATIM Married someone. I moved here for health reasons. It's not overrun with people, small town atmosphere. Closer to the border. Because we like it here. I like the small town, not a lot of crime. People are friendly and work is close. I like the town of Bisbee, everything about it - the scenery, the weather. I care for my elderly parents, climate. The weather is very moderate. The climate. I love the climate and the geographic location. The weather. Small town, climate, friendly people, close to military base. I like small areas. My parents live in Cochise County. My family moved here. Because I like it here. I like living in this house. Small community, less violence, peaceful. I like the climate and that it's not a very big city. I enjoy Arizona, chose Benson because it's closer to the VA hospital. Good neighborhood. Not too many job opportunities for younger people. By accident. To be close to family. I have artesian water and the weather. Dry climate. Weather, low crime. Rural environment. I like the scenery. Warm weather. My husband's employment. Climate. Weather, community. Quiet. Outdoor activities. FMR ASSOCIATES, JUNE, 2007 V9 Cochise County Land Use Survey Table 2: Reasons for Living in Cochise County LENGTH OF AREA RESIDENCE Incorporated 20+ yrs Incorporated 20+ yrs Incorporated 20+ yrs Incorporated 20+ yrs Incorporated 20+ yrs Incorporated 20+ yrs Incorporated 20+ yrs Incorporated 20+ yrs Incorporated 20+ yrs Incorporated 20+ yrs Incorporated 20+ yrs Incorporated 20+ yrs Incorporated 20+ yrs Incorporated 20+ yrs Incorporated 20+ yrs Incorporated 20+ yrs Incorporated 20+ yrs Incorporated 20+ yrs Incorporated 20+ yrs Incorporated 20+ yrs VERBATIM The nice weather, plus I have a nice job here. Because of the climate. Pacific town. I like the people here and the places are really adapted to seniors. No traffic, good doctors, good schools. Crime rate is low, traffic is good. Quiet, small town. It's spacious, pretty, clean and the people are nice. I grew up here and teach here. I like the weather. My husband is retired military. I like the community, the small town feel. I don't choose to live here, I will be moving as soon as my orders are in. Small, quiet. Weather. It was available at the time. Climate. To be close to family. The weather. The weather is likable, the mountains and Fort Huachuca. My husband's family and my family live here. We like the smaller community. Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs Too old to move, I have just been here too long. It's quiet, nice community and low crime rate. The weather. I came here to bring my son and decided to stay. Family in the area. It's a small town and I like small towns. A lot of friends and relatives. Family is here. I grew up in Cochise County and my parents both still live here. I also like the small town feel and the crime rates are low. Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs Military. My mother moved out here. My husband bought this raggedy old house. The weather. Easy to get along with neighbors, not too much traffic. It's home to me. FMR ASSOCIATES, JUNE, 2007 V10 Cochise County Land Use Survey Table 2: Reasons for Living in Cochise County LENGTH OF AREA RESIDENCE Incorporated 20+ yrs Incorporated 20+ yrs Incorporated 20+ yrs Incorporated 20+ yrs Incorporated 20+ yrs Incorporated 20+ yrs Incorporated 20+ yrs Incorporated 20+ yrs Incorporated 20+ yrs VERBATIM All my family is here. It's nice. Weather. I like the weather. I do not like it here. Rural area. I like the climate. I lived in Tucson, but it was too hot. The rural character, the weather, my own little space where I can plant what I want. Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs Two properties here. Family and climate. It's rural. I was raised here and stayed. My parents are established here and I have a good job here. Weather is great. My son lived in Phoenix. The sun is nice, but I didn't like Tucson or Phoenix. I found some land, like the climate and the elevation. Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs It's home. The climate, views, clean air and the location. Husband worked in area before retiring. My father retired here and I work here. Job opportunities. I grew up here, have many friends. My home. Not too big of a city. School systems and it's not crowded. I like the weather. It's where I'm from. Roots and family. The amount of people is less than a big city. The climate is cooler than Tucson. Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated Incorporated 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs I love the weather. Small town. I was brought up here. Because we like it here. The weather and climate. I was stationed here, bought a house and decided to stay. FMR ASSOCIATES, JUNE, 2007 V11 Cochise County Land Use Survey Table 2: Reasons for Living in Cochise County LENGTH OF AREA RESIDENCE Incorporated 20+ yrs Incorporated 20+ yrs Incorporated 20+ yrs Incorporated 20+ yrs Incorporated 20+ yrs Incorporated 20+ yrs Incorporated 20+ yrs Incorporated 20+ yrs Incorporated 20+ yrs Incorporated 20+ yrs Incorporated 20+ yrs Incorporated All life Incorporated All life Incorporated All life Incorporated All life Incorporated All life Incorporated All life Incorporated All life Incorporated All life Incorporated All life Incorporated All life VERBATIM It used to be a rural area. My father is in the Army at Ft. Huachuca and I have lived here all my life. My job, the weather. Peaceful. I've been here all my life, I'm used to it. I like living here because we do all our running around here. I own the property and my kids won't let me sell. It's where I grew up, the best thing is the climate. Retired, too poor to move. Small town. I moved here to teach school and never left. Because I'm too old to move. The peacefulness and small town atmosphere. Community, more rural environment. I grew up here, like the weather and people. I was born here. I was born here. Family. Born here. I just never left. I like everything in Cochise County. I have lived here long enough to be one of the historians, just love living in the county. Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated <1 yr <1 yr <1 yr <1 yr <1 yr <1 yr My in-laws live here and I wanted my son to know his grandparents. My daughter lives here with in-laws. I can afford to have a farm. Open space. Weather. Because we found a house in our price range and liked being close to a Walmart. Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated <1 yr 1-4 yrs 1-4 yrs 1-4 yrs 1-4 yrs 1-4 yrs 1-4 yrs 1-4 yrs Space and wildlife. Weather. Close to Tucson. The climate. I like the weather and the area overall. I own property. The weather, the small community and acreage. Quiet living. FMR ASSOCIATES, JUNE, 2007 V12 Cochise County Land Use Survey Table 2: Reasons for Living in Cochise County LENGTH OF AREA RESIDENCE Unincorporated 1-4 yrs Unincorporated 1-4 yrs Unincorporated 1-4 yrs Unincorporated 1-4 yrs Unincorporated 1-4 yrs Unincorporated 1-4 yrs Unincorporated 1-4 yrs Unincorporated 1-4 yrs Unincorporated 1-4 yrs Unincorporated 1-4 yrs Unincorporated 1-4 yrs Unincorporated 1-4 yrs Unincorporated 1-4 yrs Unincorporated 1-4 yrs Unincorporated 1-4 yrs Unincorporated 1-4 yrs Unincorporated 1-4 yrs Unincorporated 1-4 yrs Unincorporated 1-4 yrs Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated 1-4 yrs 1-4 yrs 1-4 yrs 1-4 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs VERBATIM To get away from people. Closer to family. Nice weather, not much else. Better than other places. Nice, rural and unpopulated, but it's changing. Secluded and fresh air. Because of Tombstone. I don't know how to drive and it's a small town. Stationed here for the military. I like it here, it's a small town and I like the mountains. Army. The fact that I can have affordable property in the country. Small, it's pretty inexpensive. I like the country atmosphere and climate. Astronomy, the dark skies. The weather is nice. We like Sierra Vista, business. Weather. The people, just enough government to keep everyone in line, but not enough to be stifling. Less crowded than Tucson, more affordable property. Rural, military base, altitude and lack of people. The weather. Affordability of housing. For health reasons. Family. Beautiful place; the mountains and the climate. Because of the open space and nice people. Better than where I used to live. It's away from people and the cities. It's a beautiful place to live. Quiet. I have a ranch. It's not over-crowded. Nice and quiet. Scenic and cooler. Employment, family, beauty of area. Jobs. FMR ASSOCIATES, JUNE, 2007 V13 Cochise County Land Use Survey Table 2: Reasons for Living in Cochise County LENGTH OF AREA RESIDENCE Unincorporated 5-9 yrs VERBATIM It's beautiful here. We can see a mountain in Mexico outside our living room window. We live on 4 acres and my daughter is next door. Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 5-9 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs Peaceful. It's not Pima County. I'm getting ready to move, don't like the heat or growth of the area. I came here to be with family. I like being out of the hustle and bustle of Tucson. Tucson is not here. I like the weather, the mountains are very pretty. The weather. I inherited property. The weather, rural community. It's not crowded, I had a job waiting for me. Low population, few gangs, peaceful. Because of weather. Primarily for my occupation. I am an astronomer and my job. The peace and quiet, free to do what I like. Good weather, I'm retired. Crime not as bad as surrounding areas. Weather, rural. Not being in Tucson, out in the country. Have a business here. It was rural. Rural, open space. The lack of people. Jobs. I had friends here when I moved here. Fairly small community, already established with the church. The climate. Small town. Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs 10-19 yrs Rural living. It's small. I work for Arizona State, Kartchner Caverns. I moved here when I got married. I love the mountains, the weather is good, and the population is small. Smaller community, the climate is good. It's not as congested as Tucson or Phoenix. Unincorporated 10-19 yrs I just like it, it's a little cooler. FMR ASSOCIATES, JUNE, 2007 V14 Cochise County Land Use Survey Table 2: Reasons for Living in Cochise County LENGTH OF AREA RESIDENCE Unincorporated 10-19 yrs Unincorporated 10-19 yrs Unincorporated 10-19 yrs Unincorporated 10-19 yrs Unincorporated 10-19 yrs Unincorporated 10-19 yrs Unincorporated 10-19 yrs Unincorporated 10-19 yrs Unincorporated 10-19 yrs Unincorporated 10-19 yrs Unincorporated 10-19 yrs Unincorporated 20+ yrs Unincorporated 20+ yrs Unincorporated 20+ yrs Unincorporated 20+ yrs Unincorporated 20+ yrs Unincorporated 20+ yrs Unincorporated 20+ yrs Unincorporated 20+ yrs VERBATIM The openness, the scenery. Wide-open spaces. Because I am free. I own 40 acres. Relatives. It's not the city, less crowded. I'm out in the country and can do what I want. I just like it. I enjoy going to the store and riding my bicycle. I own a house. Climate, personalities. Low population. Country. Small, nice style. It's where I was able to get a job. No one around, peaceful. I just like it, the people are friendly. I transferred here and got stuck. My husband was military, we raised our girls here after he retired. Quiet life. We like the weather, it's not as hot as other places. Also like the school system. Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs I love the rural, kick-back life. The cost of living is less. The weather, the people and climate. To help my brother. I have been here so long I don't want to move anymore. The weather and sunshine. Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs We like the climate and the community. I love it - the mountain view and everything else. Born and raised in the county. My wife has a good job, it's like being on vacation, the weather. Small town atmosphere. My job was in Cochise County and after retiring we moved here. It's warm, not crowded yet, and I love everything about it. Weather. It's home, the Lord told me to come down here. Close to the border, small town, I don't waste a lot of gas. People, weather and scenery. It's not as cold here. FMR ASSOCIATES, JUNE, 2007 V15 Cochise County Land Use Survey Table 2: Reasons for Living in Cochise County LENGTH OF AREA RESIDENCE Unincorporated 20+ yrs Unincorporated 20+ yrs Unincorporated 20+ yrs Unincorporated 20+ yrs Unincorporated 20+ yrs Unincorporated 20+ yrs VERBATIM Weather. I was born here, had no choice. My family has owned a ranch since 1800. I moved because of job and family. It is peaceful and quiet. We had a farm in St. David. I like the rural setting, it's very peaceful and quiet. I hate the city atmosphere. Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated Unincorporated 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs 20+ yrs I like a rural, agricultural area. Met my husband here and my kids grew up here. I own my home here. It's home, I like the community and the weather. More rural, it's where I was born and raised. Too old to move now. I like it here, it's where my job was. I used to like it for freedom. Scenic views, it's not crowded. We retired here after my husband quit work. I like the weather and the area. I have lived here all my life. I'm employed in the area. Mother. I got married and my kids are growing up here, it's a good place to raise I just like Cochise County. Good place to live. I was born in Cochise County, left, and came back to be with family. Climate. The weather, the friendly people, peaceful. My family's been here since before statehood. Husband. Small community. Jobs. It's out in the country, a lot of wildlife. We inherited property. It's the greatest. I think it is my pioneer heritage that makes me feel connected. Unincorporated 20+ yrs My husband is employed at the Fort. I've grown to love the town, but didn't in the beginning. Unincorporated 20+ yrs Six generations in Cochise County, climate, husband's job. FMR ASSOCIATES, JUNE, 2007 V16 Cochise County Land Use Survey Table 2: Reasons for Living in Cochise County LENGTH OF AREA RESIDENCE Unincorporated 20+ yrs Unincorporated 20+ yrs Unincorporated 20+ yrs Unincorporated All life Unincorporated All life Unincorporated All life Unincorporated All life Unincorporated All life Unincorporated All life Unincorporated All life VERBATIM Weather. Born here, my family is here. Quiet-living communities. I was born in Cochise County. The rural area. I was born in Cochise County. Small community. Because it is a small town. Because we like our school and the small atmosphere. Family. FMR ASSOCIATES, JUNE, 2007 V17