Yuma, AZ Rankings


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Yuma, AZ is a city located in the southwestern corner of the state and has been ranked highly among best cities to live in. Yuma has been rated as one of the top ten safest cities in Arizona according to a 2019 study conducted by SafeWise, with only 0.06 violent crimes per 1000 inhabitants. Additionally, BestPlaces ranks Yuma 7th out of 72 cities in Arizona for its overall livability grade of B+ due to its short commute times and reasonable housing costs. It boasts an educational system with excellent schools such as Cibola High School and Kofa High School that rank within the top 20% of all schools in Arizona. The crime rate is also low in Yuma with less than 25 property crimes per 1000 people being recorded each year according to Neighborhood Scout. Overall, Yuma offers many benefits for residents including safety, quality education, low crime rates, and an affordable cost of living.

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#48 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
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#56 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
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#204 2005 Best Places to Live
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Retired here and it is a great place in many ways. The biggest drawback I have found is the cost and lack of medical care. Its not that far to PHX to get the care you  More

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Over 7 years ago

First let me confess that I lived in Yuma for about a year several decades ago. I was raised in NY and have lived & worked in several states & cities, most recently in  More

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Over 7 years ago

I am moving to Yuma sometime this year for a new job. I am looking for a place to live that is safe for 1 person. Does anyone have some  More

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