State rank#6 of 15
Smallest county211,741 residentsMaricopa County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 04027
Yuma County, Arizona
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population211,741
Household income$62,876
Unemployment12.2%
Life expectancy77.8 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Yuma County has 211,741 residents and ranks #6 by population among Arizona county equivalents. Median household income is $62,876. The annual-average unemployment rate is 12.2%. Its clearest relative strength is life expectancy. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Arizona
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Yuma County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Yuma County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is life expectancy.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $217,800 median home value and $993/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $62,876, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Yuma County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing life expectancy, median home value, and median gross rent. College attainment is 16.8% and life expectancy is 77.8 years.
Potential advantages
- Life expectancy: 77.8 years, rank #3 of 15 available Arizona counties.
- Median home value: $217,800, rank #6 of 15 available Arizona counties.
- Median gross rent: $993/mo, rank #7 of 15 available Arizona counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Unemployment rate: 12.2%, rank #15 of 15; investigate local variation before moving.
- Uninsured: 16.7%, rank #13 of 15; investigate local variation before moving.
- Mental health access: 1 per 1,146 residents, rank #11 of 14; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Arizona
Rank and range use only counties in Arizona with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$62,876
$62,876; at the state county median of $62,876.
State rank #8 of 15 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$217,800
$217,800; below the state county median of $233,000.
State rank #6 of 15 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$993/mo
$993/mo; below the state county median of $995/mo.
State rank #7 of 15 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
12.2%
12.2%; above the state county median of 3.9%.
State rank #15 of 15 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
16.8%
16.8%; below the state county median of 20.9%.
State rank #11 of 15 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
77.8 years
77.8 years; above the state county median of 75.9 years.
State rank #3 of 15 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
24.7%
24.7%; above the state county median of 21.2%.
State rank #11 of 15 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
16.7%
16.7%; above the state county median of 13.8%.
State rank #13 of 15 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 2,352 residents
1 per 2,352 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 1,877 residents.
State rank #10 of 15 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 1,146 residents
1 per 1,146 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 1,011 residents.
State rank #11 of 14 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Yuma County FAQ
Is Yuma County a good place to live?
Yuma County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing life expectancy, median home value, and median gross rent. College attainment is 16.8% and life expectancy is 77.8 years.
What should I know before moving to Yuma County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $217,800 median home value and $993/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $62,876, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Yuma County?
Yuma County has 211,741 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Yuma County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 04027; the parent state FIPS is 04.
What is the median household income in Yuma County?
The ACS median household income is $62,876.
How much does housing cost in Yuma County?
Housing benchmarks are $217,800 median home value and $993/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $62,876, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Yuma County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 12.2%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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