At a Glance
Median Income
$71,268
$35,961 per capita
Violent Crime
34/100K
1,201/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
80.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
17.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Yuma Proving Ground Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Yuma Proving Ground's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Yuma Proving Ground a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Yuma Proving Ground residents earn a median household income of $71,268 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,961. The unemployment rate stands at 17.0% (372% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,988 business establishments, including 371 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Yuma Proving Ground reports 34 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,201/100K.
Education
80.7% of adults in Yuma Proving Ground hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(139% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Yuma Proving Ground has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 94°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 3.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population288
Median Age25.3 yrs
Density213/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$71,268
Per Capita$35,961
Unemployment17.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$11,353M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$249,712
Housing Units132
Rent Burden13.3%
Crime
F
Violent34/100K
Property1,201/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,876/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain3.6 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation236 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+80.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Yuma Proving Ground was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Yuma Mcas/Yuma International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 371 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.