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Buckshot, AZ
Census-designated place in Yuma County, Arizona.
Population
45
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
149
ZIP codes
0
Buckshot and its ZIP codes
Buckshot at a glance
- Buckshot is about 2.3 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yuma County. PPP loans are for Buckshot.
Unemployment rate
14.5%
Sep 2026, -2.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,794
71,265 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,582
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.6B
FY 2026, $7,861 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Buckshot, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
445
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
372
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
109° / 45°F
3.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Buckshot, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.2%
U.S. 11.1% +6.1 pts
Cities near Buckshot
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| El Prado EstatesCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1 |
| Fortuna FoothillsCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 40.1 |
| Yuma Proving GroundCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1.3 |
| YumaCity | 9 mi | 121.1 |
| Winterhaven, CACensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.2 |
| Avenue B and CCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| Padre RanchitosCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Donovan EstatesCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Rancho Mesa VerdeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Orange Grove Mobile ManorCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Wall LaneCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| DrysdaleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| SomertonCity | 17 mi | 7.3 |
| Martinez LakeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| WelltonTown | 17 mi | 29 |
| Wellton HillsCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Buckshot, AZ in?
- Buckshot is in Yuma County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Buckshot, AZ?
- About 45 people live in Buckshot, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Buckshot?
- Nearby places include El Prado Estates (3.4 mi), Fortuna Foothills (7 mi), Yuma Proving Ground (8.8 mi), Yuma (9 mi), Winterhaven, CA (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023