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Somerton, AZ
City in Yuma County, Arizona.
Population
14,574
Land area
7.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,004
ZIP codes
0
Somerton and its ZIP codes
Somerton at a glance
- Somerton is about 31 times as dense as Arizona as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 54th among 441 cities and towns in Arizona.
- The median household income is $74,015, 7% below the Arizona median of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $232,600 (41% below Arizona) and median rent is $896 a month.
Local data for Somerton, AZ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Somerton, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,015
Poverty rate
13.8%
Median home value
$232,600
Median rent
$896/mo
Homeownership
73.7%
Bachelor's or higher
12.4%
Median age
31.3
Average commute
22.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (13,957), Scottish Americans (1).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yuma County. PPP loans are for Somerton.
Unemployment rate
19.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 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
How people get to work
Somerton, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.4%
- Carpooled2.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Somerton, 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
107° / 48°F
3.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Somerton, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
31.2%
U.S. 11.1% +20.1 pts
Cities near Somerton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Orange Grove Mobile ManorCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.1 |
| DrysdaleCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.2 |
| Rancho Mesa VerdeCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.1 |
| Wall LaneCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.4 |
| GadsdenCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 2 |
| Padre RanchitosCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.3 |
| San LuisCity | 7.9 mi | 33.8 |
| Donovan EstatesCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Avenue B and CCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Winterhaven, CACensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| YumaCity | 12 mi | 121.1 |
| El Prado EstatesCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| BuckshotCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| Fortuna FoothillsCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 40.1 |
| Yuma Proving GroundCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.3 |
| WelltonTown | 29 mi | 29 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Somerton, AZ in?
- Somerton is in Yuma County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Somerton, AZ?
- About 14,574 people live in Somerton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Somerton?
- Nearby places include Orange Grove Mobile Manor (3 mi), Drysdale (3.3 mi), Rancho Mesa Verde (3.3 mi), Wall Lane (4 mi), Gadsden (5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023