Santa Cruz County · Arizona
Tree removal in Rio Rico, AZ
Rio Rico, in Santa Cruz County: 13 storm reports that mention trees across the county, 2016–2025. Answers for a damaged or risky tree, and a free line to local tree services.
- with trees across Santa Cruz County
- 13
The call is free and commits you to nothing. A provider prices the work after seeing the tree.
Storm record
Santa Cruz County, 2016–2025
| Thunderstorm wind reports | 35 |
|---|---|
| Of those, mentioning trees | 13 |
Full record for Santa Cruz County
Source: NOAA Storm Events
FEMA risk ratings, Santa Cruz County
| Hurricanes | Very low |
|---|---|
| Strong wind | Relatively low |
| Tornadoes | Very low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
Freezing nights, nearest station
| Nights at or below 32°F | 92 |
|---|---|
| At or below 20°F | 9 |
| Distance to the station | 3 mi |
Source: NOAA Climate Normals
Homes in Rio Rico
| Households | 7,050 |
|---|---|
| Detached houses | 9 in 10 homes |
| Owner-occupied | 8 in 10 occupied homes |
| Median year built | 2000 |
Source: Census ACS 2019–2023
If a tree is on a line
| Utilities serving the county | Arizona Public Service Co |
|---|---|
| UNS Electric, Inc | |
| Sulphur Springs Valley E C Inc |
Call the electric utility first and keep everyone away from the line.
All 4 utilities in Santa Cruz County
Source: EIA-861, 2024
Questions for Rio Rico
- The neighbor’s tree9 in 10 homes are detached houses
- Warning signs
- Pruning instead of removal
- Calling the line
- Permits and rules
- Should it come down?
Rules in Arizona
Arizona: no statewide tree-work license turned up in our research, so proof of liability insurance and workers’ compensation is the thing to ask for.
Claim complaints: Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions.