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Yuma County, CO
8 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Yuma County, Colorado.
Population
9,979
Land area
2,364sq mi
People per sq mi
4
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Yuma County
Yuma County at a glance
- Yuma County is 93% less dense than Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,545, 37% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $211,700 (61% below Colorado) and median rent is $942 a month.
- Its largest cities are Yuma (3,459), Wray (2,114) and Eckley (332).
Local data for Yuma County, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Yuma County, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,545
Poverty rate
17.9%
Median home value
$211,700
Prices +7.9% in a year
Median rent
$942/mo
Homeownership
68.9%
Bachelor's or higher
25.3%
Median age
40.5
Average commute
15.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,690), German Americans (2,460), Irish Americans (1,081).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,819
4,047 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,895
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$87.4M
FY 2026, $8,749 per person
PPP loans
$34.4M
1,298 loans, 3,811 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$39.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Yuma County, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.9%
- Carpooled10.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 15.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Yuma County, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,722
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 16°F
18.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Yuma County, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.4%
U.S. 33.3% -4.9 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.7%
U.S. 11.1% +4.6 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Yuma County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Yuma County, CO?
- Yuma is the largest city or town in Yuma County, with about 3,459 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Yuma County?
- Yuma County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 80727, 80735, 80755, 80758, 80759.
- What is the population of Yuma County, CO?
- About 9,979 people live in Yuma County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Yuma County?
- Yuma County borders Logan County, Kit Carson County, Washington County, Phillips County, Chase County, NE, Cheyenne County, KS, Dundy County, NE.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023