City profile
Somerton, AZ
Yuma County · Population 14,574
Somerton is a town in Yuma County, AZ with about 14,574 residents and a typical home value near $233,000. It is 163 miles from Phoenix, AZ, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Dry desert
Winter avg
57°F
Summer avg
96°F
Sunny days / yr
299
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$232,600
Typical monthly housing
$1,380
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
85
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.60%
- State income tax (top)
- 2.5%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.38%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 93/100
Top hazards: Earthquake, Heat wave, Riverine flooding
Nearest major airport
135 mi to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 39% Democratic / 60% Republican
Community
Population
14,574
Black population
0.3%
County
Yuma County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸AZ is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: extreme heat, water scarcity
Highlights
- About 14,574 residents
- Typical home value about $233,000
- 163 miles from Phoenix, AZ
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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