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Yuma, AZ

Census place 0485540 · pop 100,139

D−43/ 100
🫤 Rough
D−
in AZ
📍 Arizona ranks #33 of 50 states →
🏆 Commute18 min · top 16%
🚽 Jobs12.5% · bottom 1%
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Recognized by Guinness as the sunniest place on Earth, averaging around 90% of possible sunshine a year.

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Taxes
0.64% property · US 0.99%8.52% sales · US 7.00%2.50% flat income · US 4.63%

Sales & income are statewide.

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The breakdown — worst first

Unemployment rateCounty-level12.5%0

U.S. median 3.6% · worse than most cities

12.5% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Uninsured adults20.9%6

U.S. median 9.3% · worse than most cities

20.9% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.

Violent crime rate419/100k23

U.S. median 152/100k · worse than most cities

419 violent crimes per 100k · Violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents.

Bachelor's degree or higher20.9%24

U.S. median 24.3% · worse than most cities

20.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Poverty rate15.5%32

U.S. median 12.1% · worse than most cities

15.5% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.

Air quality (AQI)County-level47 AQI33

U.S. median 42 AQI · worse than most cities

47 median AQI · Median air quality index — lower is cleaner air. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Adult obesity37.4%35

U.S. median 36.5% · worse than most cities

37.4% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).

Income inequality0.4535

U.S. median 0.43 · worse than most cities

Gini 0.45 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).

Median household income$65,48237

U.S. median $67,857 · worse than most cities

$65,482 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.

Broadband access90.3%40

U.S. median 90.0% · worse than most cities

90.3% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Unhealthy air daysCounty-level4 days41

U.S. median 1 days · worse than most cities

4 unhealthy-air days per year · Days per year with unhealthy air (AQI above 100). Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Physical inactivity26.5%42

U.S. median 26.5% · worse than most cities

26.5% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.

Natural disaster riskCounty-level92/10043

U.S. median 77/100 · worse than most cities

92/100 FEMA risk (higher = riskier) · FEMA National Risk Index — wildfire, flood, earthquake, heat and more. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Property crime rate1275/100k51

U.S. median 964/100k · better than most cities

1275 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.

Adult smoking12.8%54

U.S. median 14.6% · better than most cities

12.8% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.

Population growth (5yr)+3.9%57

U.S. median +2.4% · better than most cities

+3.9% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?

Homeownership66.8%58

U.S. median 67.2% · better than most cities

66.8% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.

Housing cost$230,00062

U.S. median $214,900 · better than most cities

$230,000 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.

Poor mental health15.9%67

U.S. median 17.4% · better than most cities

15.9% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).

Rent$1,437/mo73

U.S. median $1,756/mo · better than most cities

$1,437/mo typical rent · Typical monthly rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types).

Property-tax burden0.64%80

U.S. median 0.99% · better than most cities

0.64% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.

Commute time18 min84

U.S. median 24 min · better than most cities

18 min average one-way commute · Average one-way commute to work, in minutes.

Frequently asked

Is Yuma, AZ a good place to live?
By the numbers, Yuma scores 43/100 — a D− (Rough) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 22 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is commute time and its weakest is unemployment rate. Arizona overall ranks #33 of 50 states. Whether it's "good" depends on what you value — re-weight the factors to score it your way.
How safe is Yuma, AZ?
Yuma reports 419 violent crimes per 100k and 1275 property crimes per 100k — worse than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
Is Yuma, AZ expensive to live in?
Yuma has a median home value of $230,000 and typical rent around $1,437/mo — more affordable than most U.S. cities.
What's the biggest downside of living in Yuma, AZ?
Its weakest measured area is unemployment rate (12.5%) — 0/100, worse than most U.S. cities. (A county-level figure.)
What is Yuma, AZ best at?
Its strongest measured area is commute time (18 min) — 84/100, better than most U.S. cities. Fun fact: Recognized by Guinness as the sunniest place on Earth, averaging around 90% of possible sunshine a year.

Sources: U.S. Census (ACS), CDC PLACES, FBI Crime Data Explorer, BLS, EPA AirData, FEMA National Risk Index, and Zillow.