I disagree with the negative posting about Yuma!
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6/30/2006
I relocated to Yuma eight years ago. While the summers are indeed "hot", they are no more so than other cities I've experienced with high humidity/heat indexes. I've never heard of residents dying inside their homes in Yuma, while this occurs annually in other (larger) cities where residents are not equipped to adjust to higher summer temps. There is more water per-capita than any other city in the nation thanks to the underground aquifers from the Gila and Colorado Rivers. Expect to see sand...it is after all located in the Sonoran Desert...but also expect to see the same flora and fauna found in tropical areas due to the moderate winter climate and the ability to irrigate. The average age of residents is 34 and though we attract 90K winter residents who are of retirement age, those persons are able to afford two households both in Yuma and in their colder climate home states. The "numbers" for unemployment, though high, do not adequately describe that we are primarily an agricultural city and the work is seasonal, attributing to a higher than average unemployment rate. In contrast, our crime rate is in the lower 30% nationally. A recreational destination for many residents of San Diego and Phoenix because of the access to the Imperial Sand Dunes for 4 wheel activities and the Colorado River for water sports...you find many people who think kindly of the city that is their host for these events. While we are able to easily access the amenities of larger cities of Phoenix and San Diego, we don't have to deal with the higher cost of living or density of population. We have a community based, non-tax supported, hospital with technology and staff which rival..and in some cases exceeds...larger medical centers and teaching facilities. Over 92% of physicians in Yuma are Board Certified in their areas of specialization, which is higher than the national or state average. Yuma is the prime destination for international Military training operations due to its year around weather which is amenable to flight training. Housing prices, though having risen dramatically in recent years, still compare favorably to major cities on each coast. Recreational opportunities for children are so numerous I have to schedule and select things so as to not overwhelm my children. Recent additions in shopping and dining have been welcomed not just by residents of the city, but by people in larger metro areas who enjoy the drive just to 'get away' from the hustle/bustle o
Angie | Yuma, AZ