Somerton, AZ

Living in Somerton

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Bikeability 11
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Walkability 3
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Commute 60
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Public Transit 24
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Affordability 92
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Public Safety 60
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Airports 82
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Hospitals 20
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Colleges 65
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Schools 7
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Residents

16k Population +2.9k (2010–19)
28  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
13% College-Educated +9% (2010–19)
86% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years28%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years12%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Caucasian3%
Hispanic or Latino96%
Multiracial<1%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school37%
High school graduate27%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household86%
Householder living alone12%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$38k Median Household Income +$9.3k (2010–19)
71% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government12%
Private sector74%
Self-employed1%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance21%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office20%
Service21%

Commute

Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Walked<1%
Worked at home<1%

Housing

$127k Median Home Value -$17k (2010–19)
51% Built 2000 or Later
$596 Median Monthly Rent +$134 (2010–19)
62% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200947%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K45%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity62%
LP gas2%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas7%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Somerton

United States45
Arizona53
Yuma Metro Area32
Yuma County32

Property Crime in Somerton

United States48
Arizona61
Yuma Metro Area32
Yuma County32

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (58%)(39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton63%
Donald Trump29%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 57 0 0
Feb 60 0 0
Mar 65 0 0
Apr 71 0 0
May 79 0 0
Jun 87 0 0
Jul 93 0 0
Aug 93 0 0
Sep 87 0 0
Oct 76 0 0
Nov 64 0 0
Dec 56 1 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Somerton

Excessive Heat18
Inland Flooding31
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Somerton, AZ

Private Schools

Private Schools near Somerton, AZ

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Yuma Sda School
8 miles, NE
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Yuma Lutheran School
8 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Somerton, AZ

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Somerton, AZ

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Palo Verde Hospital
70 miles, N

Airports

Airports near Somerton, AZ

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