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Yuma, CO
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Yuma, CO
At a Glance
How Yuma Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Yuma's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Yuma a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Yuma residents earn a median household income of $52,102 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,224. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 437 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Yuma is $180,000 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $264,518. Median rent is $943/month, with 41.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Yuma reports 116 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 550/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
16.7% of adults in Yuma hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 71.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Yuma has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.