Sierra Vista is nestled in the San Pedro River Valley, 75 miles southeast of Tucson, and serves as the main commercial, cultural, and recreational hub of Cochise County. It offers its residents an attractive balance of small-town charm and big city amenities nearby with an affordable cost of living.
The city has a stable climate with over 300 days of sunshine and remains dry for most of the year, with the exception of the rainy summer season. The area is rich in outdoor recreational opportunities and provides its residents year-round recreation such as hiking and biking in the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area, Ramsey Canyon Preserve, the Coronado National Memorial in the Huachuca Mountains, and Parker Canyon Lake.

Canyon Vista Medical Center is located in the beautiful high desert of southeastern Arizona nestled comfortably in the San Pedro River Valley. This Level III Trauma, 100 bed hospital serves residents in Sierra Vista, Ft. Huachuca, and Cochise County – a growing population of more than 131,000 people. This newer, state-of-the-art facility was completed in 2015 and is well equipped to provide a broad range of services.