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Somerton, AZ

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Somerton, AZ

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Demographics

Very HomogeneousSimpson's Diversity Index: 9
Population14,383
Foreign Born18.3%
Population Density1,978people per mi²
Median Age30.5 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
C+
Average

A livable area that tracks near national norms for affordability, walkability, and neighborhood health.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

76/100

24% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Somerton, Arizona

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $15k$27k
Comfortable $40k$59k
Luxury $79k+$123k+
Elite (Top 5%) $93k+$145k+
Affordability Ratio

122%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

C+
Hood Index scan area
Balanced Mix50%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
2
Positive
2
Poor
2
Negative
1

Groceries

4 within 10 miles

6.9mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

7.4mi

Airport

Somerton Airport

2.4mi

Post Office

USPS — Yuma, AZ

8mi

Critical Amenities

Golf2Nearest 6 mi
Camping20Nearest 10.4 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 245.3 mi
Gun Range5Nearest 6.8 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C-
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$72k+11.9%
4% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$576k
12% below US avg
College Educated
15.9%
55% below US avg
WFH
5.5%
62% below US avg
Homeownership
72.4%
11% above US avg
Median Home
$206k
27% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A+
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 97% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
3.1
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−63.9%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−75.0%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.07 / 1k Residents98% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−52.7%
Burglary
0.27 / 1k Residents84% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
2.19 / 1k Residents80% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.33 / 1k Residents81% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+13Leans Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Somerton, Arizona
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B-
Fair9.5% of income
Property Rights
B
GoodIJ Grade B
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (20% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season365 days365 frost-free
Annual Rainfall3.2"
Elevation108 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D+
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
C-
Weak228 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,978/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C-
Weak5 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorEarthquake
Border / Coast
C-
Weakborder 8.8 mi · coast 44 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$91.5M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityChula Vista275k people are 138 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital164 miPhoenix, AZ
Nearest Prison7.0 mi3 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T08:54:48.000Z

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