Yuma, AZ


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Yuma, AZ

About Yuma, AZ

Yuma, Arizona is an incredible city located in southwestern Arizona. It's known for its gorgeous desert views, diverse culture, and vibrant nightlife. Visitors can take advantage of outdoor activities like visiting Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park or going for a walk at Picacho State Recreation Area to explore the local area. History enthusiasts can visit places like Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area or Sanguinetti House Museum & Garden to gain insight into local history. After exploring, sample delicious food from restaurants like Hot Dogs & Fries or El Charro Mexican Food & Pizza. With so much to offer, Yuma is an excellent place to visit for an unforgettable experience! Small desert city - Southwest corner of Arizona along the Colorado River and California border, 25 miles north of Mexican border .

State: Arizona
County: Yuma County
Metro Area: Yuma Metro Area
City: Yuma
Zip Codes: 85364 85365
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Time zone: Mountain Standard Time (no daylight savings time)
Elevation: 138 ft above sea level

Yuma is located at the extreme southwest corner of Arizona where the state borders California just north of the Mexican border. A true oasis in the desert, Yuma was originally settled as a crossing point at the Colorado River for California settlers. Today, the dry desert climate is the main attraction. Yuma, one of the driest and sunniest places in the country, averages almost 300 days of sunshine each year.

Retirees are attracted to the climate, access to California, and low cost of living and crime rate by regional standards. On the downside, educational attainment is very low, health care resources are weak, summers can be oppressive, and the area features one of the most challenging employment pictures in the country. Nearby desert and the Colorado River provides recreation options.

Yuma is located in the Colorado River Valley, which narrows at this point with rugged, hilly, desert terrain on all sides. Green vegetation only grows at the river. The rest of the terrain has scant vegetation, mostly sagebrush, scrub, and short grasses.

The climate is true desert. Summers bring dry and sometimes oppressive desert heat during the day followed by relatively cool evenings. Average high temperatures from June to September are over 100 degrees F. During the short winter, daytime temperatures are mild, usually in the 70s, but nights can drop below freezing. Precipitation is minimal, with just over 3 inches usually occurring on 10 or fewer days each year. First freeze is mid-December, last is early February.

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Yuma Cost of Living

Desert climate, cost of living, and nearby recreation make Yuma a great place to live.

$279,400
-21.0% lower than avg
$56,292
-22.6% lower than avg
4.1 / 9.0
Comfort Index
summer/winter
Yuma Crime
46.7 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Yuma, Arizona
$53,640
for a family
$35,200
for a single person
Pros & Cons of Yuma
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Retired here and it is a great place in many ways. The biggest drawback I have found is the cost and lack of medical care. Its not that far to PHX to get the care you  More
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Over 6 years ago
First let me confess that I lived in Yuma for about a year several decades ago. I was raised in NY and have lived & worked in several states & cities, most recently in  More
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Over 6 years ago
I am moving to Yuma sometime this year for a new job. I am looking for a place to live that is safe for 1 person. Does anyone have some  More
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