Yes, I heard that as well - Tucson not being the best place to live ://
**Also, for all of those still waiting to hear back from a program at the top of your list, I highly recommend contacting faculty members you interviewed with or any of those on the admissions committee to state your commitment to that program (i.e. "If I'm offered admission, I will accept your offer."). Faculty want to make sure you'll attend, so they don't waste time and effort.