Tombstone, Arizona
City · Population 1,382 · #83 in Arizona
About Tombstone
Tombstone is a small town in southeastern Arizona, home to 1,382 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Tombstone is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 9.25 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 149 residents per square mile.
📰 Tombstone News Today
- 5 Reasons the Wild West Tombstone & Bisbee Tour is the Best Day Trip for You | Branded Content | gvnews.com gvnews.com · Aug 18
- Arizona man arrested for fire outside Trump Store in Tombstone 12News · May 14
- Tombstone shooting victim flown to Tucson hospital KVOA · May 26
- Andrew Trujillo, Tombstone City Council Ward 4 KOLD · Jul 20
- Tombstone Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 26
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Tombstone Unique
- The only place in America named Tombstone — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern Arizona, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Arizona — one of 467 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 17 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Tombstone
- Big Nose Kate's Saloon — american
- O. K. Cafe — burger
- The Hitching Post Cafe (café)
- The Longhorn Restaurant — american
- Crystal Palace Saloon
- Hôtel Tombstone
- Puny John's BBQ — barbecue
- The Depot Steakhouse — steak house
- Undertakers Espresso Bar And Cafe — pizza (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- O.K. Corral · Museum
- Rose Tree Museum · Museum
- The Audie Murphy and Medal of Honor Museum · Museum
- Unapologetically ENOUGH Boudoir · Art gallery
- Boot Hill Museum · Museum
- Brunckow's Cabin · Attraction
- Gunfighter Hall of Fame · Attraction
- Old Tombstone Bunkhouse · Attraction
- Old Tombstone Western Theme Park · Attraction
- Pioneer Home Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Tombstone
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Tombstone
- CTD - Tombstone High School
- Tombstone High School
- Walter J Meyer School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateArizona
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,382
Rank in state#83 of 91
Land area9.25 sq mi
Density149/sq mi
Coordinates31.7208, -110.0767