Yuma is in Western Arizona . It is in Yuma County. The town is located on Interstate 8 in the southwest corner of the state. It is on the border of Arizona and California, along the Colorado River.
The beautiful Colorado River runs through Yuma, and there’s more than 380 species of birds to enjoy.
Yuma is unique town. It's location near the Mexico border and Colorado River offers entertainment. The town is also rich in history. The land around Yuma is fertile. There are over 200,000 acres harvested a year. Broccoli, lettuce and cantaloupe are the most common crops planted.
Yuma is also home to military personnel. The Marine Corps Air Station has 5,000 individuals training and working. The Yuma Proving Grounds has all branches of the military conducting research testing.
Attractions in Yuma: YUMA CROSSING STATE HISTORIC PARK The Quartermaster Depot was authorized by Congress in 1865 and served the entire Southwest as a material transfer and distribution point for troops stationed at the outposts of the Arizona Territory. - CENTURY HOUSE MUSEUM. Century House is one of Yuma's oldest and most historic buildings. - ST. THOMAS MISSION Built on the grounds of the original Mission founded by Father Garces in 1780. Other Yuma Attractions: Adair Park, Center of the World, Cocopah Museum, Colorado King I Paddleboat, Imperial Date Gardens, Imperial National Wildlife Refuge, Kofa National Wildlife Refuge, The Peanut Patch, Picacho State Recreation Area, Yuma Proving Ground Heritage Center, Yuma Landing, Yuma River Tours, Yuma Valley Railway.
Housing Cost
The average home price is $126,537 while houses range from $25,000 to $690,000.
Homeownership rate in Yuma is about 63%. Yuma's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 23.8%. Average household size is 2.79 people.
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2005: 84,688. Yuma covers 106.7 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 138 feet above sea level.
Climate
Yuma, AZ climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's.
The warmest month of the year is June with an average maximum temperature of 99.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is December with an average minimum temperature of 40.40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 26 degrees Fahrenheit, and relatively big during winter with an average difference of 30 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Yuma is 2.63 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is August with an average rainfall of 0.53 Inches.
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