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Yuma, CO
City in Yuma County, Colorado.
Population
3,459
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,057
ZIP codes
0
Yuma and its ZIP codes
Yuma at a glance
- Yuma is about 19 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $48,338, 49% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $165,500 (69% below Colorado) and median rent is $1,040 a month.
Local data for Yuma, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Yuma, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,338
Poverty rate
31.5%
Median home value
$165,500
Median rent
$1,040/mo
Homeownership
61.1%
Bachelor's or higher
17.5%
Median age
42.5
Average commute
12.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,625), German Americans (571), Irish Americans (349).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yuma County. PPP loans are for Yuma.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,819
4,047 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,895
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$87.39M
FY 2026, $8,749 per person
How people get to work
Yuma, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.8%
- Carpooled11.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked12.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 12.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Yuma, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,722
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 17°F
18.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Yuma, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.5%
U.S. 33.3% -2.8 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.5%
U.S. 11.1% +9.4 pts
Cities near Yuma
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EckleyTown | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| OtisTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| VernonCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.1 |
| WrayCity | 27 mi | 3.5 |
| AkronTown | 27 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Yuma, CO in?
- Yuma is in Yuma County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Yuma, CO?
- About 3,459 people live in Yuma, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Yuma?
- Nearby places include Eckley (12 mi), Otis (13 mi), Vernon (25 mi), Wray (27 mi), Akron (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023