Yuma County
AZ · Pop. 207,685 · Suburban County
Yuma County is a suburban county in Arizona, spanning 5,514 square miles with 207,685 residents at a density of 37.7 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated strong, built on hay, wheat, spinach. A median home price of $196,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.65% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 9b with a 287-day growing season, average summer highs of 105.9°F and average winter lows of 38.1°F. Annual rainfall averages 4.1 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Yuma Regional Medical Center is 42.6 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 96.5% of homes. On the hazard side, flood risk is very high, wildfire risk is high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A long 287-day growing season in USDA zone 9b supports a wide range of crops and multiple plantings.
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.65% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $196,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- Broadband reaches 96.5% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- A strong agricultural economy built on hay, wheat, spinach means local markets, equipment, and know-how are in place.
Cons
- Flood risk is very high, so careful parcel siting and flood insurance are essential.
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- Annual rainfall of just 4.1 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- The nearest hospital, Yuma Regional Medical Center, is 42.6 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
At a glance
Yuma County, AZ is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 48/100
- Median home price
- $196k
- Property tax
- 0.65%
- Growing season
- 287 days (zone 9b)
- Annual rainfall
- 4.1"
- Broadband
- 96.5%
- Nearest hospital
- Yuma Regional Medical Center, 42.6 mi
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Homesteading in Yuma County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Yuma County?
- Yuma County is in USDA hardiness zone 9b with a 287-day growing season, average summer highs of 105.9°F, and average winter lows of 38.1°F. The established crops are hay, wheat, spinach.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $196,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.65%. County-level per-acre prices aren't published, so compare current local listings for raw land.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 96.5% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Yuma Regional Medical Center is 42.6 miles away and includes an emergency room; there are 2 hospitals in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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