What are the schools like in Yuma, CO?

Yuma is served primarily by Yuma 1 School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1:1.

What is the median household income in Yuma?

The median household income in Yuma, CO is $46,314 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.3%.

What is the weather like in Yuma, CO?

Yuma has an average high temperature of 42.6°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 22.8 inches.

Yuma, CO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Yuma, CO affordable or expensive?

Yuma's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Yuma is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $165,800 and the median rent is $890 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Yuma, CO?

Yuma has a violent crime rate of 49.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 389.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Yuma, CO a Good Place to Live?

Yuma is a small town of 3,443 in Colorado, with a median household income of $46,314 and a 9.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Yuma stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Yuma is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Yuma city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 92.9

Yuma's overall cost of living index is 92.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Yuma costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Yuma, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$165,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$890	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$46,314	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Yuma's violent crime rate is 49.9 per 100,000 residents — 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

49.9 /100k

Property Crime

389.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Yuma is served primarily by Yuma 1 School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Yuma, CO	National Avg
School District	Yuma 1 School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	76.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Yuma sees average highs of 42.6°F in January and 91.8°F in July, with 18.0 inches of annual precipitation and 22.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Yuma, CO
Average High — January	42.6°F
Average High — July	91.8°F
Annual Precipitation	18.0"
Annual Snowfall	22.8"

Demographics

Metric	Yuma, CO	National Avg
Population	3,443	—
Median Age	31.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	21.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.9%	22.2%
65 and over	14.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Eckley, CO 12 mi Otis, CO 13 mi Vernon, CO 25 mi Wray, CO 26 mi Akron, CO 27 mi

ZIP Codes in Yuma

Yuma, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

80759

Yuma vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yuma, CO affordable or expensive?

Yuma's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Yuma roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $165,800 and median rent is $890/month.

What is the crime rate in Yuma, CO?

Yuma's violent crime rate is 49.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 389.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Yuma?

Public schools in Yuma are operated by Yuma 1 School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 16.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Yuma, CO a good place to live?

Yuma, CO has a population of 3,443, a median household income of $46,314, and an unemployment rate of 9.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Yuma?

Yuma averages 42.6°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 18.0 inches with about 22.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Yuma?

Yuma, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 80759.

What is the population of Yuma?

The population of Yuma, Colorado is 3,443 with a median age of 31.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Yuma?

Key numbers for living in Yuma: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $165,800, median household income $46,314, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Yuma side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.