Yuma, AZ

U.S. News Ratings
Population 98,206
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living Average
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price Low
Median Income Low

Climate

The coldest month, January, has warm daytime temperature averages in the mid-60s.

Geography

Yuma is a desert community located at the convergence of the Gila and Colorado Rivers.

Cultural Attractions

The Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park is Arizona's most visited state park.

Recreation

<em>Golf Digest</em> magazine ranks Yuma seventh best city in the United States for golf.

Economy

Yuma is in the most productive agricultural county in Arizona. Statistically speaking, no matter what time of year,  9 out of 10 people eating lettuce are consuming part of Yuma County's crop.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
98,206
Population under 55:
75.6%
Population over 55:
24.4%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
San Diego

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Poor
Temperature:
106°F July High, 43°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$38,375
Median home price:
$120,000
Average property tax:
N/A

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
23.2%
High
Cost of living:
Average

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
28
Middle schools:
14
High schools:
11

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
0
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
0

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
2/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
2/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
2/0

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
153

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Other data and information copyright 2012 Onboard Informatics or as otherwise sourced. Information is represented by Onboard Informatics as reliable but not guaranteed.

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