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Rio Rico.

Its Census reference point is in Apachian Valleys and Low Hills, within Madrean Archipelago. Tumacacori-Carmen lies about 6.1 miles northwest of Rio Rico by reference-point distance.

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THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Rio Rico, Arizona · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Rio Rico, Arizona from above

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THE SETTINGApachian Valleys and Low Hills
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYSanta Cruz County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Rio Rico on the map

THE RIO RICO LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Apachian Valleys and Low Hills setting.

Rio Rico CDP has 63.1 square miles of land in Santa Cruz County. Its Census reference point is in Apachian Valleys and Low Hills, within Madrean Archipelago.

The Sky Islands are isolated mountain ranges rising above desert and grassland basins. Oak-juniper woodland and higher pine forests create sharp ecological transitions with elevation.

Regional context: Madrean Archipelago ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Rio Rico and Santa Cruz County

Rio Rico is associated with Santa Cruz County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Santa Cruz County

Rio Rico by land and water

The Census records 0.19 square miles of water within Rio Rico, or 0.3% of its total area. It is 0.2 percentage points higher than the 0.1% recorded for Santa Cruz County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Rio Rico CDP has 33 times the land area of nearby Tumacacori-Carmen CDP (1.91 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Rio Rico land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Separate Rio Rico’s place name from its government

Rio Rico is a Census-designated place, a statistical community rather than an incorporated municipality. Confirm the actual planning jurisdiction before treating a Rio Rico address as city approval. Santa Cruz County is the geographic starting point for the records.

02

Read the Apachian Valleys and Low Hills setting

Apachian Valleys and Low Hills belongs to Madrean Archipelago. Is the tract basin acreage or part of a mountain slope, and how are access and its water source documented?

03

Check the route, beyond Tumacacori-Carmen

Tumacacori-Carmen is 6.1 miles northwest of the Rio Rico reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Rio Rico resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON RIO RICO

USGS National Map

Begin at 31.4982° N, 110.9878° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Rio Rico ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Santa Cruz

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Santa Cruz ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Rio Rico data

View Census information selected by this census-designated place’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Apachian Valleys and Low Hills

Explore the agency mapping behind the Madrean Archipelago context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Arizona landowner resources

Arizona water maps

ADWR maps for well records, groundwater, water supply, floodplains, and land subsidence.

Arizona land ownership maps

State Land Department mapping for state trust and other land ownership context.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Rio Rico.

Tumacacori-Carmen lies about 6.1 miles northwest of Rio Rico by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Rio Rico in context

NSEWTumacacori-Carmen · 6.1 miles1Tubac · 8.8 miles2Beyerville · 9.9 miles3Nogales · 9.9 miles4Kino Springs · 14 miles5Amado · 14.4 miles6OUTER RING: 14.4 MILES
  1. 1
    Tumacacori-Carmen6.1 mi · census-designated place
  2. 2
    Tubac8.8 mi · census-designated place
  3. 3
    Beyerville9.9 mi · census-designated place
  4. 4
    Nogales9.9 mi · city
  5. 5
    Kino Springs14 mi · census-designated place
  6. 6
    Amado14.4 mi · census-designated place
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Arizona; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Rio Rico
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Rio Rico?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Santa Cruz County. Rio Rico’s 63.1 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Rio Rico property in Apachian Valleys and Low Hills?+

No. Apachian Valleys and Low Hills is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Rio Rico boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Tumacacori-Carmen as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 6.1 miles northwest of Rio Rico’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Rio Rico?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Rio Rico.
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