Hereford Arizona Map

About Hereford, Arizona

Hereford is a locality in Cochise County, Arizona, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,780. The population density is 55.0 people per km². Hereford is located at 31.4384°N, 110.0979°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 85615.

Hereford rests in a broad, sun-drenched valley, where the rugged shoulders of the Mule Mountains begin their ascent. It lies 14.5 miles east-south-east of Sierra Vista, AZ (from Sierra Vista, AZ: bearing 123°T), and is situated 7.0 miles east of Sierra Vista Southeast. The land here is a study in muted ochres and dusty greens, the sparse vegetation clinging tenaciously to the arid soil. Mesquite trees, their branches gnarled like ancient hands, offer meager shade, while prickly pear and cholla cactus dot the landscape, their forms a stark, beautiful geometry against the immense blue sky. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faint aroma of creosote after a rare shower. The story of Hereford is one deeply entwined with the land’s bounty and the spirit of those who sought to cultivate it. Ranching has long been the heartbeat of this locality, the vast open spaces ideal for cattle grazing, a tradition that still shapes the rhythm of life here. While not a bustling hub, Hereford serves as a vital service point for the surrounding agricultural enterprises, a place where the necessities of life are met with a quiet efficiency. The distant hum of farm machinery and the occasional lowing of cattle are the dominant sounds, a testament to an economy built on the enduring partnership between people and the earth.

About This Hereford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Hereford, Arizona — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 31.438432, -110.097855. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Hereford and Cochise County.

Detailed location data for Hereford includes the ZIP code (85615), telephone area code (520), county seat of Cochise County (Bisbee), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Hereford is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.