Relocating Your Business
Business in Yuma
Yuma County has a year-round population of approximately 200,000 residents. During the winter, the population increases by about 90,000 due to the sun-seeking Winter Visitors affectionately known as "Snowbirds". Incorporated towns and cities within Yuma County are San Luis (city), Somerton (city), Wellton (town), and Yuma (city). The sunny skies, low humidity and irrigation from the Colorado River have made the area not only the North American Winter Vegetable Capital, but also an agricultural research and education hub.
Population
Yuma County:
213,787
City of Yuma:
98,285
City of San Luis:
34,778
City of Somerton:
16,554
Town of Wellton:
2,989
Primary Industry
Agriculture:
$3.3B
Military:
$900M
Tourism:
$664M
- Yuma's industry and manufacturing base has grown steadily on both sides of the border (maquiladoras included) precipitating additional trade in the Yuma-Rio Colorado region.
- We support two military bases: Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma (MCAS) and U. S. Army Yuma Proving Ground (YPG).
- A local organization provides community support for our two military bases. For more information on this group, visit www.Yuma50.org.
- For specific economic development assistance, contact the Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation (GYEDC) at (928) 782-7774.
Economy
- On Interstate 8, more than 6.5 million vehicles per year (18,000 per day) pass through Yuma. At San Luis, another 2.6 million autos and 46,000 commercial vehicles cross annually.
- Shoppers from Mexico contribute approximately $2.2 billion annually to Yuma County.
- Yuma's annual sales continually show healthy increases compared to other parts of Arizona and the nation.
- A Yuma business myth: As with many communities in Southwestern Arizona, Yuma's summer business seems to "die off". There is some truth to the story, but not much. In the slowest sales months of the year (June, July and August) the aggregate sales by Yuma businesses represents 22-24% of their annual sales.
- The Yuma area is fortunate to have a thriving economic development organization, Greater Yuma Economic Development Corporation. Our friends at GYEDC work hand in hand with us and many other organizations for the betterment of our community. For detailed economic information for Yuma County visit GYEDC's website here.
Taxes
- Tax rates vary according to school district.
- In Arizona, tax rates are stated in dollars per hundred of assessed value, rather than a mill rate like many other states.
- For assessed value ratios or other property information, contact the Yuma County Assessor’s Office at 928-373-6040, or www.yumacountyaz.gov/ government/assessor.
Yuma County
Retail: 6.7%
Restaurant: 6.7%
Motel: 6.7%
City of San Luis
Retail: 10.7%
Restaurant: 10.7%
Motel: 10.7%
City of Somerton
Retail: 10%
Restaurant: 10%
Motel: 10%
City of Wellton
Retail: 9.2%
Restaurant: 9.2%
Motel: 11.7%
City of Yuma
Retail: 8.4%
Restaurant: 10.4%
Motel: 10.4%
*Tax percentages figured from www.sale-tax.com and www.azdor.gov.