Willcox, Arizona | City Guide for Travel Healthcare Pros

Located in southeastern Arizona, Willcox has a smaller-town vibe, open skies, desert-high-plains charm and affordable living compared to larger metros. For travel nurses seeking a rural assignment setting with manageable cost of living and outdoor access, Willcox may be a compelling option.

💰 Cost of Living

Here’s how things look in Willcox:

• The overall cost of living index is about 12% lower than the U.S. average.

• Housing in Willcox is much more affordable: for example median listing home price around $210,000 in recent data.

• Average rent for an apartment is around $866/month (as of July 2025).

• Median household income sits around $40,750/year.

  
  

Summary: For travel nurses, this means your housing stipend can stretch further here compared to large metros. Many furnished monthly rentals or short-term leases may be significantly cheaper than national averages.

🌤️ Weather by Month

Willcox sits at a high-desert elevation so you’ll get warm summers and cool winters. Below is a rough snapshot based on available data:

Month	Avg High	Avg Low	Description
January	~58.7 °F	~25.9 °F	Cold nights, mild days.
February	~63.2 °F	~28.2 °F	Warming a bit, still chilly at night.
March	~69.3 °F	~32.3 °F	Comfortable days, spring arriving.
April	~77.3 °F	~37.7 °F	Pleasant, good for outdoor time.
May	~85.5 °F	~44.6 °F	Warming up, comfortable evenings.
June	~94.4 °F	~53.6 °F	Hot afternoons, still cooler than some deserts.
July	~94.5 °F	~63.0 °F	Hottest month, monsoon rains possible.
August	~91.6 °F	~61.6 °F	Still hot, somewhat more cloud/monsoon activity.
September	~88.7 °F	~54.5 °F	Cooler evenings emerge.
October	~79.5 °F	~41.8 °F	Comfortable days, crisp evenings.
November	~67.9 °F	~31.2 °F	Cool nights, generally mild days.
December	~59.0 °F	~26.1 °F	May get frosty nights, mild days.

🛏️ Furnished Housing Options

Here are some links and options to check out:

• General housing / rental overview for Willcox: Movers.com – Moving to Willcox, AZ — notes average rents under ~$850 and home prices low. Movers.com

• Average rent data: Apartments.com – Willcox, AZ rent market trends — ~$866/month average. Apartments.com

Tip: For travel nurses, you’ll want furnished monthly short-term housing. Willcox’s base rent is low, so you may find furnished units at a good value compared with metro areas. Also consider commute to your assignment site and whether you need utilities, internet, parking included.

🏨 Extended Stay / Alternate Housing Options

In smaller towns like Willcox, extended-stay hotels may be more limited compared to large metros. If furnished housing is hard to locate, consider these strategies:

• Contact local hotels/motels about monthly rates (especially off-peak).

• Look for furnished apartments or houses in listings around Willcox with “fully furnished” keywords.

• Consider staying short-term (weeks) while you explore housing, since the cost of living baseline is friendly.

🚐 RV Parks & Campgrounds

Great news: Willcox has several RV-friendly parks and long-term stay options. Good choices include:

• Fort Willcox RV Park — 17-acre park just outside town, full hookups (water/sewer/electric), big-rig friendly. ftwillcoxrvpark.com+1

• Sagebrush RV Park — paved roads, large sites, pet friendly. Sagebrush RV Park

• Lifestyle RV Resort & Fitness Center — full hook-ups, pool, spa, fitness center, short & long term stays. Lifestyle RV Resort+1

Tip: If you’re bringing an RV for a travel nurse assignment, Willcox offers a good mix of affordability + long-stay viability in an RV park.

🎉 Things to Do in Willcox

• Explore the high desert landscapes around Willcox — beautiful sunrises/sunsets and wide-open skies.

• Visit the Chiricahua National Monument with its dramatic rock formations, within driving distance.

• Enjoy local wineries: Willcox is in a recognized wine-region (Willcox AVA) and has vineyards you can visit.

• Stroll historic downtown Willcox: small town charm, local eats, fewer crowds.

• Outdoor recreation: hiking, birding (especially sandhill cranes at the Willcox playa), scenic drives.

🧳 Nearby Weekend Trips

• Drive to the Chiricahua Mountains or the surrounding Cochise County areas for nature and scenic vistas.

• Visit historic towns like Tombstone, AZ (about an hour away) for a Wild-West feel.

• Explore regional parks, lakes, and desert vistas around southeastern Arizona for downtime outside your assignment.

⏳ Summary

Willcox, Arizona presents a strong choice for travel nurses who prefer a less hectic metro environment, want affordability and are comfortable in a smaller community.

✅ Pros: Lower cost of living, manageable housing/rent, RV-friendly infrastructure, scenic setting

⚠️ Considerations: Less big-city amenities, fewer lodging/housing options compared to big metros, ensure commute to hospital/location is acceptable

Disclosure: The information provided in this guide is what I use to send my travelers and is obtained through ChatGPT, utilizing prompts I frequently use as a travel nurse recruiter. The content is designed to help travelers make informed decisions about potential destinations.