Yuma

Yuma, Arizona Overview

Yuma faces challenges across several categories, earning a D grade (44.3/100) and ranking #20 of 20 cities in Arizona. Even so, the city scores 78/100 in Affordability — a relative bright spot compared to its Economy score of 18/100.

Income & Employment in Yuma

Yuma’s median income of $61,977 is 17% below the state median, but positive population growth of 1.9% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 8.9%.

Safety in Yuma

Yuma reports 469.8 violent crimes per 100,000, roughly in line with the statewide rate of 430 per 100,000. The property crime rate is 1509.9 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Yuma

With a cost of living index of 87.5, Yuma is well below the national average of 100, offering meaningful savings on everyday expenses. The median home value is $209,100. Median monthly rent is $1,085. Renters spend 21.0% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Yuma

The adult obesity rate in Yuma is 37.4%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 13.4%. Residents report an average of 15.9 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Arizona ranks #33 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Yuma

Yuma has a high school graduation rate of 90.9%. With a student-teacher ratio of 24.3:1, class sizes tend to be larger than the national median. Per-pupil spending is $10,183. The city has 42 public schools serving 25,587 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Yuma

Summers in Yuma are hot, averaging 92.5°F. Summers average 92.5°F. Winters average 56.2°F. The area is arid, receiving only 4.1 inches of precipitation annually. The average commute of 16.2 minutes is notably short.

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