South Tucson, Arizona
25 topographic sheets cover this place, the earliest surveyed in 1904 and the latest in 1996. It stands in the Tucson census division. It lies in ZIP code area 85713. It stands on West Branch Santa Cruz River. The Survey maps it on the Tucson quadrangle. 4,613 people lived here at the 2020 count. It stands 2,425 feet above sea level.
On record in South Tucson
Buildings and businesses the archive holds for this place. Each opens its own page, with the source record it came from.
On the National Register within a mile 2 records
The National Register names another town for these. They stand within one mile of this settlement's coordinate.
Santa Cruz Catholic Churchlisted 1994 · 0.5 miles away
Barrio Santa Rosalisted 2011 · 0.7 miles away
Population over time
2 figuresSouth Tucson fell from 5,652 to 4,613 between 2010 and 2020. These are the recorded population figures Wikidata holds for this place, reached through the Geographic Names Information System number this page is keyed on rather than by name, so they belong to this place and not to another of the same name. Most are census counts, but not all are: an early figure may be a founding or settlement estimate, and an estimate published within five years of a census is left out. The change column is computed, and is left blank where more than 20 years separate a figure from the one before it, because a gap that long is not a change between two counts.
| Year | People | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,652 | |
| 2020 | 4,613 | -1,039 (-18%) |
Topographic sheets covering this place
14 surveys from 25 printed sheetsMatched by testing this settlement's coordinate against the published boundary of every sheet in the United States Geological Survey's historical collection. Each opens the scanned sheet at the Survey.
- 1904 USGS Tucson quadrangle1:125000
- 1905 USGS Tucson quadrangle1:125000, 5 printings
- 1948 USGS Tucson quadrangle1:62500
- 1956 USGS Tucson quadrangle1:250000, 3 printings
- 1957 USGS Tucson quadrangle1:24000, 3 printings
- 1957 USGS Tucson quadrangle1:62500, 2 printings
- 1958 USGS Tucson quadrangle1:250000
- 1959 USGS Tucson quadrangle1:250000, 2 printings
- 1962 USGS Tucson quadrangle1:250000
- 1964 USGS Tucson quadrangle1:250000
- 1983 USGS Tucson quadrangle1:24000
- 1992 USGS Tucson quadrangle1:24000
- 1994 USGS Tucson quadrangle1:100000, 2 printings
- 1996 USGS Tucson quadrangle1:24000
Fires near this place
1,788 since 1994Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 1,788 fires within 5 miles of South Tucson between 1994 and 2020, burning about 200 acres in total. 64 started naturally. 46 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1660 |
| Natural | 64 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 46 |
| Power generation/transmission/distribution | 9 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 2 |
| Railroad operations and maintenance | 2 |
| Misuse of fire by a minor | 2 |
| Smoking | 1 |
| Debris and open burning | 1 |
| Other causes | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 September 2020 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management - State Office | not named |
| 9 September 2019 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Tucson Fire Department | NOT NAMED |
| 9 September 2018 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Tucson Fire Department | 1862510 |
| 9 September 2018 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Tucson Fire Department | 1862597 |
| 8 September 2020 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management - State Office | not named |
| 8 September 2018 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Tucson Fire Department | 1862310 |
| 8 September 2018 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Tucson Fire Department | 1862474 |
| 7 September 2020 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management - State Office | not named |
Settlements close enough to share some of these fires:
Mines and quarries near this place
10 of 26 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 26 workings within 5 miles of South Tucson: 12 past producers, 9 occurrences, 3 unknowns, 2 producers. 2 still produce. What was taken out: Copper, Barium-Barite, Geothermal, Sand and Gravel, Construction. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Axe Mine | Silica, Copper, Silver, Gold | Past Producer | 1907, 1970 | |
| Battle Axe Mine | Silica, Copper, Gold, Silver | Past Producer | ||
| Crushing,Screening & Bagging Plant | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Producer | ||
| Old Mission Mine | Silver, Copper, Lead, Gold, Iron, Manganese, Barium-Barite | Producer | Argentite, Hematite | |
| Old Mission Mine | Copper, Silver, Gold, Lead, Barium-Barite | Past Producer | ||
| Pellegrin Mine | Silver, Gold, Lead, Copper, Barium-Barite | Past Producer | ||
| Silver Cup Group | Gold, Manganese, Silver | Unknown | ||
| Tucson Tufa Quarry | Stone | Past Producer | ||
| De Vay Brick Co | Clay | Unknown | ||
| De Vay Brick Co. | Brick Clay | Past Producer |
Storms near this place
20 since 1999Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names South Tucson in 20 storm reports between 1999 and 2024: 9 thunderstorm wind, 6 flash flood, 3 hail, 2 heavy rain. No death or injury is recorded in these reports. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | South Tucson | $58,000 | no account filed |
| July 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | South Tucson | $50,000 | Power poles and wires down on the south side of Tucson. |
| August 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | South Tucson | $50,000 | no account filed |
| July 2013 | Thunderstorm Wind | South Tucson | $35,000 | A severe thunderstorm moved through southern Tucson, damaging parts of the roof of Van Buskirk Elementary School and downing several power poles in the area. Power poles were also blown down at the intersection of Irvington Rd. and Campbell Ave. A total of 9,000 customers were without power for a short period of time. Additionally, several trees in the area were downed by thunderstorm winds. |
| July 2013 | Heavy Rain | South Tucson | $30,000 | Heavy rain from a severe thunderstorm infiltrated wind-caused roof damage at Van Buskirk Elementary school. Seven classrooms were flooded causing water damage, and were not ready for the beginning of the school year. |
| August 2002 | Flash Flood | South Tucson | $25,000 | no account filed |
| July 2019 | Heavy Rain | South Tucson | $20,000 | Heavy rain caused a partial ceiling collapse along with water damage near Dakota St. and 12th Ave. |
| August 2018 | Flash Flood | South Tucson | $10,000 | Heavy rain of 1 to 1.5 inches caused flash flooding of Rodeo Wash on Tucson's south side. Two people were rescued from there SUV which was stuck in flood waters at South 16th Ave. and W. District St. Two more vehicles were stuck in flood waters near Pennsylvania and Lundy. |
| July 2015 | Flash Flood | South Tucson | $10,000 | A swift water rescue of two adults occurred after their vehicle was swept away in Rodeo Wash. The vehicle eventually stopped when it became pinned under the Rodeo Wash Bridge near Interstate 19. Both occupants escaped the vehicle and were able to crawl partially up the side of the wash where they were rescued. They were not injured. |
| July 2011 | Thunderstorm Wind | South Tucson | $5,000 | Thunderstorm winds flipped over a truck over near Interstate 19. |
| July 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | South Tucson | $2,000 | Thunderstorm winds downed a power pole near Nebraska St. and 12th Ave. |
| August 2015 | Flash Flood | South Tucson | $2,000 | Street flooding of 1-2 feet deep occurred near Park Ave and Pennsylvania St. Some minor flooding of businesses occurred near 12th Ave. and Lincoln St. |
| August 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | South Tucson | $2,000 | Thunderstorm winds downed a tree at Mission Manor Park in Tucson and flipped over a loosely anchored small metal shed at San Joaquin Road and West Milky Way Drive. |
| July 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | South Tucson | $1,000 | Thunderstorm winds downed power lines near Drexel and Calle Santa Cruz and downed large tree branches near Snyder and Bear Canyon Rds. |
| August 2015 | Thunderstorm Wind | South Tucson | $500 | Thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree and broke a tree limb 6 inches in diameter along Irvington in southern Tucson. |
| July 2017 | Flash Flood | South Tucson | - | Heavy rain caused flash flooding of the Camino de Oeste Wash. This caused Silverbell Road to be closed between Sweetwater and Goret roads. Swift water rescue occurred where Camino de Oeste Wash crossed Lloyd Bush Drive. Stone Avenue underpass south of 6th Street flooded 7 feet deep. |
| July 1999 | Flash Flood | South Tucson | - | Street flooding and roads closed in South Tucson. |
| October 2022 | Hail | South Tucson | - | no account filed |
| August 2015 | Hail | South Tucson | - | no account filed |
| August 2015 | Hail | South Tucson | - | no account filed |
Nearest settlements
The eight closest, with where each one stands in the county. Distances are straight-line, computed from the Geographic Names Information System coordinates.
| Map | Place | Distance | Sheets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo Gardens | 1.6 miles | 25 | |
| Tucson | 2.7 miles | 25 | |
| El Rio | 2.7 miles | 25 | |
| Polo Village | 3.0 miles | 25 | |
| Polvo | 3.3 miles | 25 | |
| Pascua Yaqui Indian Village | 3.5 miles | 25 | |
| Emery Park | 4.1 miles | 25 | |
| Craycroft | 5.0 miles | 25 |
Elsewhere
Matched on this settlement's Geographic Names Information System number rather than its name, so it cannot be a different place of the same name in another state.
| Wikipedia article on South Tucson | An encyclopaedic summary. Its text is share-alike, so it is linked here rather than copied. |
| Wikidata item Q79893 | The structured record the population and elevation above come from. Public domain (CC0). |
Provenance
This settlement is recorded in the Geographic Names Information System as feature 11648. The sheet list is computed by point-in-boundary test against the United States Geological Survey's historical topographic inventory. Both are works of the United States government and carry no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.













