Pima County Health Department Public Health Nursing Community Profile

#4415

(Light blue highlight = ACS as source of data) (Light green highlight = Pima Maps as source of
data)
(White = Windshield Survey)

PCHD PHNs
name (census tract)
PHN Office

North
South
Age of
houses
(Census)*

CT %

2000 &
later

3.3

1980-1999

8.3

1960-1979

56.3

1959 &
earlier

32.1

Caroline Sethney, Sean Chester,

Pima County
4415
Clay Sensibaugh
Census Tract #
PCHD North 3550 N. 1st Ave
Dates profile
September 12, 2016
Tucson, Arizona 85719
conducted
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT
CT boundaries
West Speedway Boulevard
East East Silverbell Road, South Grande Avenu
W Starr Pass Blvd
West N/S Greasewood Rd
Housing
#/Commen
~
#
Pima
Pima
Type of housing
CT
County
County
of
Trash/ rubble?
unit (Census)*
%
%
%
sites
Single family
2
Vacant/boarded
Vacant
20.5
(attached &
90.3
66.7
10
up structures?
lots?
detached)
Well
Majo Abandoned 2
35.4
Duplex (2 units)
2.1
2.0
maintained?
rity cars?
Multiplex (3 or
New
6
29.9
7.6
20.5
4
Graffiti?
more units)
construction?
14.1

Mobile home

Include source of Census data: document title and

data year(s).
Other (e.g., group
homes/student housing)

0.0

10.5

Remodeling?

Other

*DP04 SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS (2014)

American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates
gis.pima.gov 2010

Campus Crossings Abundance of student apartments close to Pima West (outs

CT)
COMMUNITY CORE
Demographic U.S. Census data (%)

Race alone or in
combination with
one or more
other races*
White
AfricanAmerican
American Indian
Asian
Ethnicity:
Hispanic or Latino
(of any race)
Include source of
data: Census

CT %

Pima
County
%

69.7

81.7

6.2

Age
groups
(years
)*

CT %

Pima
County
%

<5

7.8

6.1

4.6

5-19

14.7

1.4
4.3

4.2
3.8

20-44
45-64

60.7

35.4

65 and
older

Languages
spoken at home,
5 years and
over**

CT %

Pim
Count

English only

53.0

71.

19.5

Spanish

43.2

23.

34.6
24.8

32.6
25.3

12.7

6.8

18.1

16.6

Spanish,
speaking English
less than very
well

*DP 05 ACS DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES (2014) American Community Survey 5
Year Estimates

document title and

data year(s).
Ethnic food stores
Ethnic restaurants
Places of worship
Art/sculpture
Cultural dress

**DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES (insert most recent y
available) American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

CULTURE AND ETHNICITY

None located in census tract
None located in census tract, 1 restaurant was noticed just outside of CT (Bianchis Italian
Restaurant and Mei Meis Chinese Restaurant)
Iglesia Bautista De La Vida- Catholic Worship (102 S Grande Ave.), Holy Family Center
(1802 W St. Marys Rd), Gates Pass Community Church (1895 W Speedway)
Many houses with Mexican pottery, Statues of Indians and Native Americans were
commonly seen in CT neighborhoods
None specifically noted.
HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES

Community resources (formal name, location, brief description of services and source website link)
Nearest hospital
St. Marys Hospital (1601 W Saint Marys Rd): Services include Geri-psych, telemetry, me
surg, cardiovascular, breast, outpatient infusion, emergency, intensive care. For patients
seeking minimally invasive and advanced options for heart and vasculature surgeries.
(cardondelet.org)
Long term care
None located in census tract
Urgent Care
Northwest Urgent Care (Speedway and Silverbell): Provides care for cases of minor illnes
or injury when primary care providers are not available. (northwestmedicalcenter.com)
Pharmacy (note if
Walgreens (outside CT, St. Marys and Silverbell): Services provided include prescription
has clinic)
refill, health care clinic, immunization access and pharmacy consulting. (walgreens.com)
Medical/Dental
Flores Dental (outside CT, St. Marys and Silverbell): Cleaning and deep cleaning, x-rays,
offices/clinics
exams, root canals, crowns/bridges, extractions, dentures and partials.
(ronaldfloresdds.com)
Arizona Oncology Associates (1620 W St. Marys): Quality cancer care. Oncology,
hematology, stem cell transplant. (arizonaoncology.com)
St. Marys Medical Park (1702 W Anklam Rd): Includes wide variety of outpatient services
~10 doctors offices. Cardiac care, foot and ankle, orthopedic services, physical therapy a
imaging/x-ray.
Century Medical Plaza (1701 W Anklam Rd): ~30 doctors offices.
Complementary/
None located in census tract.
integrative care
(yoga, etc.)
Adult/senior care
Casa De Encanto Senior Community (Silverbell and Fresno) (outside border of CT).
centers
Specializes in providing elderly and mobility impaired living at 60% or less of the area
median income. This comes at an affordable subsidized price. (casadeencantoapts.com)
Nearest public
North Clinic (3550 N. First Ave): Dedicated to help residents of Pima county achieve and
health nursing
maintain optimal care. Services include preventative health, resource professionals, sexu
office
health, outreach and food safety. (pima.gov)
Mental health
Behavioral Awareness Center (2002 W Anklam Rd): Alcohol and drug abuse information
services
services and treatment. Mental health/behavioral health focus. (superpages.com)
Social service
agencies
Food bank/pantry
None located in census tract
Other health/social
services providers

Carondelet Surgical Center (585 N Silverbell): Variety of outpatient services.

(superpages.com)
EDUCATION

Percent
< 9th
grade

CT: 3.9

U. S. Census Data Educational Attainment

Percent
CT: 91.8
Percent HS
Bachelors
graduate or
Pima
degree or
higher
County: 87.5
higher

CT: 34.7

Pima
Pima
County: 5.2
County: 30.1
DP02
SELECTED
SOCIAL
CHARACTERISTICS
IN
THE
UNITED
STATES (2014)
*Include source of data:
American
Community
Survey
5-Year
Estimates
Census document title and
data year(s).
Educational Community Resources (formal name, location and brief description of services)
Kellner Learning Center (outside CT, Anklam and Greasewood): A child care center with
maximum capacity of 25 children. (childcarecenter.us)
A Neighborhood Early Learning Center- (150 S Westmoreland): Child care center with
Child care/
maximum capacity of 50 children. Provides meals and activities for children.
preschool centers
(chamberofcomerce.com
Casita Maria Child Care Center- (1820 W St. Marys Rd): Philosophy is to treat children w
respect, dignity and love. Services include providing a safe environment that fosters
growth/development. (childcarecenter.us)
School District/
School District: Tucson Unified School District 1
Schools inside
Schools Inside-La Cholla High School (public) (right outside CT, 2001 W Starr Pass Blvd)
CT/neighborhood
1700 students grade 9-12. (tusd.org)
schools
Pima Community College West Campus (2202 W Anklam): Offers associate level digital
arts, dental studies, fine arts, fashion, nursing, science technology, mathematics and mor
(public/private)
(pima.edu)
Morgan Maxwell K-8 (outside CT, 2802 W Anklam Rd): developing creating leaders for
tomorrow by preparing students with interactive learning for high school and above.
(tusd1.org)
Andy Tolson Elementary (outside CT, 1000 S Greasewood): pre kindergarten through 5th
grade. Offers full day kindergarten and bilingual services. Emphasizes reading and
literature. (tusd1.org)
Mansfeld Middle School (1300 E 6th St., outside CT): dedicated teaching/success through
STEM education. Offers 6-8 grades. (tusd1.org)
Safford Middle School (200 E 13th Street): K-8 education. Academic focus on engineering
and technology. (tusd1.org)
Library in or
El Rio Library (1390 W Speedway Blvd, outside CT): Has computers, Wi-Fi, after-hour bo
nearest to CT
return, pre-school story time, learning labs. (library.pima.gov)
El Rio Golf Course- (outside CT, 1400 W Speedway): Community golf course, open to
Other
public. (tucsoncitygolf.com)
Arizona State School for the Deaf and Blind- (outside CT, 1200 W Speedway): provides f
continuum of educational opportunities for children hard of hearing, deaf or have vision lo
(asdv.az.gov)
Greasewood Park (outside CT, 2503 W Speedway Blvd): dedicated to nature oriented
recreation. Promotes preserving nature desert vegetation and wildlife in Tucson.
(ohranger.com)
RECREATION
Community resources (formal name, location and brief description of services)
Neighborhood
El Rio Neighborhood Center (outside CT, 1390 W Speedway): Includes arts and crafts,
centers
billiards, senior room, stage, weight room, basketball courts, youth/teen programs and
senior groups. (tucsonaz.gov)

Recreation
centers/gyms

Parks (include
amenities)

School yards

Malls/stores
Restaurants
Bars
Other
Police/Sheriff
Fire/EMT
Distance from CT
to fire station
Security guards
Neighborhood
Watch?

Country Club/Pool (located within neighborhood)- sign to call if inquiring on membership

Corrales Menlo Horse Stables at base of sentinel peak. (no website available)
Pima Community College has access to track, gym, fields, racquet ball and basketball
courts for minimal fee (2202 W Anklam) (pima.edu)
Sentinel Peak Park (1000 S Sentinel Peak Rd): Provides free admission, public access to
hiking trails and scenic views. (10best.com)
Greasewood Park (outside CT, 2503 W Speedway Blvd): dedicated to nature oriented
recreation. Promotes preserving nature desert vegetation and wildlife in Tucson.
(ohranger.com Menlo Park (look up amenities)
Tumamoc Hill (1000 S Sentinel Peak Rd): Provides free admission, public access to hikin
trails and scenic views. (10best.com)
La Cholla High School (outside CT, 2001 W Starr Pass Blvd): Open to public after school
hours. Includes football field, baseball field and outside basketball courts.
Pima Community College has access to track, gym, fields, racquet ball and basketball
courts for minimal fee (2202 W Anklam) (pima.edu)
No malls in CT
Small shopping center located at St. Marys and Silverbell (outside CT): included grocery
store, restaurants, gas station, family dollar store, etc.
Bianchis Italian Restaurant (1110 N Silverbell, outside CT): family owned and operated
Italian cuisine. (bianchisitalian.com)
No bars located in CT
Liquor Store (Grande and Congress) (SE corner and NE) (just outside CT)
SAFETY AND TRANSPORTATION
City of Tucson Police Headquarters (270 S Stone Ave) (right outside CT tract)
15-Tucson Fire Department (2002 S Mission Rd) (right outside CT tract)
~2805 ft.

Did not see any security guards while exploring census tract
Most neighborhoods had neighborhood watch signs (note: many signs were showed
weather damage)
Graffiti on neighborhood walls, rocks at sentinel peak park
Evidence of
No evidence of criminal activity (although many houses had metal bars covering windows
gang/criminal
assuming safety/protection)
activity/drug use
No evidence of drug use
No crime was cited in the last 30 days within the CT according to CrimeReports.com whe
Crime statistics
searched on September 12, 2016. Crime was cited right outside of CT along Speedway
Blvd and also along Silverbell Rd which border CT.
No sex offenders listed within the CT according to azsexoffender.org on September 12,
Registered sex
2016. Although some sex offenders were listed right outside CT along Silverbell Rd.
offenders
Route 21, Congress/Silverbell
Route 3, 6th St/Wilmot
Bus Stops and
Route 5, Pima/W Speedway
Routes
Bus Stops along W Speedway Blvd, N Silverbell Rd, W St. Marys Rd, W Anklam Rd, N
Greasewood Rd and a stop at Pima West Campus
Designated Bike paths along circumference of census (W St. Marys Rd, W Anklam Rd, N
Designated bicycle
Greasewood Rd, N Silverbell Rd, W Starr Pass Blvd, S Grande Ave). Bike path also locat
paths
at Pima West Campus.
Parking
Parking available throughout CT, in parking lots, at fast food restaurants, along street for
Tumamoc Hill, Parking garages available near hospital, Adequate parking at Sentinel Pea

Sidewalks
Street conditions
Road hazards
Other risks
(e.g., dangerous
intersections)

Bars
Bookstore
Check cashing
Banks
Farmer's market

park.
Sidewalks/Walkways border majority of CT and are highly accessible and in good conditio
some sidewalks rundown within neighborhoods.
Starr Pass Blvd worn out condition, majority of streets have tar patches to cover cracks.
Hillside Drive (needs maintenance, broken roads). No other road hazards noted.
Loose gravel in many roads and on sides of streets. Along Sentinel Peak Road there are
narrow, curvy and steep road conditions (drive with caution).
ECONOMICS
Businesses in Census Tract (enter #)
Convenience
0
Laundry/dry cleaners
Discount store
0
Liquor stores
Fast food
2
Malls (describe):
Gas station
0
Movie theaters:
Community Garden

0
1
0
0
0

0
0
0
0
0

Neighborhood market
Post office/UPS
Supermarket
Thrift/resale store

Other/comments:
U. S. Census Data (% or $)
CT
Pima County
No health insurance coverage (civilian non13.5
14.5
institutionalized) **
Female householder, no husband present, with own
10.3
41.4
children < 18 (%)*
Median household income ($)**:
54,583
46,233
% of all people living in poverty**:
16.2
19.0
*Include source of data:
*DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES (2014) Americ
Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
Census document title
**DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS (2014) American Community Surve
and data year(s).
5-Year Estimates

POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT

Westwood Hills (Camino Santiago), Santiago Vilas, Las Casitas Lomas,
Many neighborhoods are not labeled. Some signage was located on outskirts of
neighborhoods, projected on posts, written on walls, and often rundown/hard to rea
signs.

Names of neighborhoods
How are neighborhood
names displayed?

Geopolitical Boundaries and Government Representatives

Is CT inside or outside
city/town limits?
City ward(s) and council
member(s):
County district(s) and
supervisor(s):
State legislative district(s)
and legislators (1 senator
and 2 representatives):
US Congressional
District(s) and
representative(s):
*Include source of above

Within city limits

City of Tucson Ward 1
Regina Romero
District 5
Richard Elias
State Legislative District 3
Senator: Cajero Bedford
Representatives: Sally Ann Gonzales, Macario Saldate
US Congressional District 3
Raul Grijalda
GIS.pima.gov 2010

data: author, document

titles, and data year(s).
Signs of political activity

We stand with Rosa signs in front yards, Chris Ackerly- State House signs, Oscar
Vasquez-democrat, Bill Mundel and Todd Chavez Congressman, Driscoll Politician
Black Lives Matter signs

Other data/comments
COMMUNICATION
Newspapers/Newsletters/
Flyers
Payphones
Billboards/bulletin boards
Free Internet/Wi-Fi
access/locations
Other data/comments

Aztec Press
Tucson Weekly
Tucson Business
Arizona Daily Star
One located at Congress and Grande just outside CT
No billboards in CT
Free Wi-Fi available at St. Marys
Pima Community College West Campus
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