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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