The Town FilesSomerton, Arizona
City in Yuma County · population 14,197 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $232,600
- Household income
- $74,015
- Jan low / Jul high
- 48° / 107°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 31.3
Somerton is a city of 14,197 people in Yuma County, Arizona. The median home is worth $232,600, below the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks more of a college town than 98% of Arizona towns, more walkable than 92% of Arizona towns, more vibrant than 92% of Arizona towns.
How Somerton ranks
Percentile among Arizona towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arizona towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Somerton is worth $232,600, below the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $74,015, which is more affordable than 69% of Arizona towns. Median rent is $896 a month. 73.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Somerton | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $232,600 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | $896 | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $74,015 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 73.7% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.0% | — |
Who lives in Somerton
| People | Somerton | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.3 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.1% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 26.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.4% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.8% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 1.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 35.5% | — |
| Work from home | 6.2% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | 22.5 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.0% | 88.0% |
Weather in Somerton
July highs average 106.7°F and January lows 47.9°F. About 3.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Arizona town: 0.2 in). Expect about 181 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Somerton since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Arizona town. The strongest, an F1, struck on July 5, 1965 about 9.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 13, 1966.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 4 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on April 28, 1964.
Severe weather in Yuma County since 1996
Yuma County has been included in 6 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4524: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3442: Covid-19 |
| September 12, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3241: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| January 19, 1993 | Flood | DR-977: Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding |
| January 15, 1985 | Severe Storm | DR-730: Heavy Rain & High Winds |
Jobs and pay in Yuma County
Yuma County had 71,978 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,873 a year. Unemployment was 13.2% in 2023; in Somerton itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Public schools in Somerton
9 public schools with 3,170 students, about 18.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tierra Del Sol Elementary School | PK-6 | 659 | 17.8 |
| Somerton Middle School | 6-8 | 650 | 17.6 |
| Encanto Learning Center | PK-6 | 419 | 18.2 |
| Orange Grove Elementary School | PK-6 | 410 | 19.5 |
| Desert Sonora Elementary School | PK-6 | 403 | 16.8 |
| Somerton High School | 9-12 | 304 | 20.3 |
| Bravie T. Soto Elementary School | K-6 | 220 | 20.0 |
| PPEP TEC - Jose Yepez Learning Center (charter) | 9-12 | 105 | — |
| STEDY - Somerton High School | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Somerton
- San Luis, AZ8.2 mi · 35,257 people · home $224,900
- Avenue B and C, AZ8.4 mi · 4,101 people · home $14,700
- Yuma, AZ11.8 mi · 95,548 people · home $230,000
- Fortuna Foothills, AZ17.9 mi · 27,776 people · home $199,200
Somerton questions
Is Somerton, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Somerton scores better for retirees than 10% of Arizona towns and quieter than 3%. 11.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.3).
How much does a house cost in Somerton?
The median owner-occupied home in Somerton is valued at $232,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $74,015, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $896 a month.
What is the weather like in Somerton?
July highs average 106.7°F and January lows 47.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 3.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Somerton get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Somerton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on July 5, 1965. The typical Arizona town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)