Life in Yuma County
Welcome to the Sunniest City in the World!
Yuma County is the crown jewel of the desert southwest. In addition to our abundance of sunny days, we enjoy countless amenities that make Yuma County a highly livable community and a gloriously unique one, too! We have access to various water recreation, outdoor activities, community events, public programs, a solid education system, and unique shopping, and our cultural diversity makes these things even better. Not to mention, the people in our community have the biggest hearts and are committed to helping those in need when called upon.
Our high quality of life accounts for the steady population growth over the past few decades. According to the Census Bureau estimates, Yuma County's year-round population was 213,787 in 2019. The City of Yuma accounts for just less than half the population, with 98,205 in 2019. South Yuma County has also seen steady growth in the past 15 years. Click here to be redirected to the US Census Bureau QuickFacts site. It provides statistics for all states and counties and cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more.
Yuma County is located in the Sonoran Desert, and our summers reach triple digits every year, especially between June and September. But those high temperatures begin to decline in October and lead to a beautifully mild climate the rest of the year. Our winter temperatures usually peak in the 60s, so our community is a popular winter retreat for our neighbors to the north. But for the locals, the summer temperatures are a small price to pay. Click here for climate and weather averages for our area.
Yuma County is centrally located between Phoenix and San Diego, with the border of Mexico to our South and West.
Education
Yuma offers many different schools and educational paths to choose from. Ten public school districts are overseen by the Yuma County Superintendent's Office.
- Yuma Elementary School District No. 1
- Somerton Elementary School District No. 11
- Crane Elementary School District No. 13
- Hyder Elementary School District No. 16
- Mohawk Valley Elementary District No. 17
- Wellton Elementary School District No. 24
- Gadsden Elementary District No. 32
- Antelope Union High School District No. 50
- Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma
- Yuma Union High School District No. 70
Arizona Western College provides local students with over 100 degree and certificate opportunities in various academic and career technical programs, non-credit courses, professional development, customized training, and personal enrichment areas.
In addition to earning a certificate or AA degree, you can also obtain a bachelor's degree in Yuma through Yuma campuses for the three state universities:
Healthcare in Yuma
Yuma County is fortunate to have the finest medical professionals and the latest medical technology. Highly skilled healthcare professionals are always available, from straightforward dental exams, family vaccinations, and checkups to the most sophisticated medical technology.
Yuma Regional Medical Center (YRMC) is a not-for-profit healthcare organization that partners with a robust medical provider community to deliver the full spectrum of acute care, medical, and clinical services. Learn more about Yuma Regional Medical Center at www.yumaregional.org
Our local community health providers, Regional Center for Border Health (www.rcfbh.org) and Sunset Health (www.mysunsethealth.org) serve the medically uninsured or underserved.