Somerton

Yuma County, Arizona

Population 212K |Median income $62,876 |2 hospitals

Population

211,741

Yuma County

Median Income

$62,876

-8% vs avg

Median Home Value

$217,800

-4% vs avg

Median Age

36.1

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

212K+6%

Median Income

$62,876+51%

Median Home Value

$217,800+85%

Poverty Rate

15.6%-23%

Unemployment

6.6%-49%

Economics

Median Rent

$993/mo

Poverty Rate

15.6% +10% vs avg

Unemployment 6.6%

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.8%

Work From Home 7.7%

Public Transit 0.7%

Population

White 37.5%

African American 1.7%

Asian 1.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity

37.4%

High Blood Pressure

35.3%

Short Sleep Duration

34%

Physical Inactivity

28.5%

Lack of Health Insurance

24.1%

Frequent Physical Distress

15.5%

Frequent Mental Distress

15.3%

Binge Drinking

15.2%

Diabetes

14.5%

Current Smoking

12.7%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 73.7%

Dental Visit 51.5%

Other Measures

Current Asthma

9.7%

Coronary Heart Disease

7.9%

Stroke

4.2%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

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★★

★

Average Rating

2/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

YUMA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

YUMA · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Somerton Area 6

Air Quality

Air Quality Alert: Phoenix, AZ Reaches Unhealthy Levels for PM10 on March 20

EPA · 1d ago

Air Quality

Air Quality Alert: Phoenix Residents Advised of Unhealthy Levels for Sensitive Groups

EPA · 2d ago

Air Quality high

Phoenix Air Quality Reaches Very Unhealthy Levels with AQI of 212

EPA · 2d ago

Air Quality

Air Quality Alert: Phoenix, AZ Records Unhealthy PM10 Levels on March 17

EPA · 3d ago

Weather Alerts high

Winter Storm Warning Issued for Crazy Mountains: Up to 3 Feet of Snow and 90 MPH Gusts Expected

NOAA · Mar 23, 2026

Air Quality

Phoenix Air Quality Reaches Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Level Due to PM10

EPA · Mar 19, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Somerton, AZ? ▼

Somerton, AZ has a population of 211,741 people, located in Yuma County, Arizona.

What is the median household income in Somerton? ▼

The median household income in Somerton, AZ is $62,876 per year. The poverty rate is 15.6%.

What is the median home value in Somerton? ▼

The median home value in Somerton, AZ is $217,800. Median rent is $993/month.

What are the top health concerns in Somerton? ▼

The top health indicators in Somerton include Obesity (37.4%), High Blood Pressure (35.3%), Short Sleep Duration (34%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Somerton? ▼

Somerton has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Somerton? ▼

The median age in Somerton, AZ is 36.1 years. 16.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Somerton, AZ is located in Yuma County, Arizona. With a population of 212K and a median household income of $62,876, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Somerton area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Yuma County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.