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Living in
Fortuna Foothills.
Fortuna Foothills is an unincorporated community in Yuma County, AZ. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Fortuna Foothills
Living in Fortuna Foothills means accepting a lifestyle built around commuting to Yuma, Yuma Proving Ground, or Marine Corps Air Station Yuma—expect about 23 minutes on average, though that can vary. The median home value sits around $199,200 with median rent near $1,141 monthly, making it moderately affordable compared to many Arizona markets, though the unemployment rate of 14.0% is notably higher than national averages. The community skews significantly older, with 44% of residents age 65 or older, which shapes the social character—you'll find quieter neighborhoods and active adult communities, but fewer young families and less vibrant nightlife than younger towns.
Fortuna Foothills at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
61.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.1%
Foreign-Born
12.9%
Broadband Internet
88.4%
of households
Population Growth
-5.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.9% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Fortuna Foothills: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Fortuna Foothills, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (58.2%), and 21.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
16.6%
of residents
65 and Older
45.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
17.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.0%
of households
Married Couples
54.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.12
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 26% below AZ average
Rent, home values, and income in Fortuna Foothills
In Fortuna Foothills, rent runs 26% below the AZ average, and home values are 50% below the AZ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,218
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
83.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1998
median year built
Vacant Homes
31.7%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 9.7 pts above AZ average
Unemployment in Fortuna Foothills
Unemployment in Yuma County, which includes Fortuna Foothills, is 9.7 percentage points higher than the AZ average.
Unemployment rate
Fortuna Foothills: Yuma County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Yuma County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Fortuna Foothills Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute23.6 min avg
How Fortuna Foothills residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Fortuna Foothills, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 77% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 11 mi
Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (YUM)
Regional airport · few flights86k passengers boarded in 2025
- 150 mi
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Major hub25.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 11% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Yuma County Sheriff's Office, which covers Fortuna Foothills, runs 11% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
294.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,049.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Yuma County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersExcessive Heat most common — 9 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
92.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Yuma County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Yuma County, which includes Fortuna Foothills, the most common type is excessive heat, with 9 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $103,000 |
| 2024 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,500 |
| 2023 | 20 | Excessive Heat | $132,000 |
| 2022 | 37 | Thunderstorm Wind | $210,000 |
| 2021 | 10 | Excessive Heat | $528,000 |
| 2020 | 16 | Excessive Heat | $475,000 |
| 2019 | 14 | Excessive Heat | $102,000 |
| 2018 | 14 | Excessive Heat | $80,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
125 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Yuma County, county-wide
Air Quality48 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Yuma County, which includes Fortuna Foothills, is typically good — 197 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
48
Good Days
197
per year
Moderate Days
161
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Yuma County, county-wide
Climate105°F summers, 48°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Fortuna Foothills has hot summers (avg high 105°F) and warm winters (avg low 48°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
87°/61°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
105°/80°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
90°/66°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
70°/48°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
4.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
181
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
17
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°F | 48°F | 0.39" |
| Feb | 73°F | 50°F | 0.38" |
| Mar | 80°F | 55°F | 0.39" |
| Apr | 86°F | 60°F | 0.14" |
| May | 94°F | 67°F | 0.06" |
| Jun | 103°F | 75°F | 0.01" |
| Jul | 107°F | 83°F | 0.24" |
| Aug | 106°F | 83°F | 0.20" |
| Sep | 101°F | 78°F | 0.68" |
| Oct | 90°F | 66°F | 0.13" |
| Nov | 78°F | 54°F | 0.23" |
| Dec | 68°F | 47°F | 0.43" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Fortuna Foothills
Uninsured
5.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Fortuna Foothills's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Exceptional Community Hospital Yuma
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.6 mi away · Yuma
Yuma Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13 mi away · Yuma
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.5% college degree rate
Schools and degree attainment in Fortuna Foothills
Public Schools
0
none inside city limits; students attend nearby district schools
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
16.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, 100 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Fortuna Foothills
Fortuna Foothills has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument (100 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
National Monument
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Fortuna Foothills
Foothills Branch Library
13226 S Frontage Rd, Yuma
Cities Near Fortuna Foothills
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Fortuna Foothills?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Fortuna Foothills FAQ
Is Fortuna Foothills, Arizona affordable?⌄
Fortuna Foothills's median rent is $1,141/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $60,474/year. Median home value is $199,200.
Is Fortuna Foothills, Arizona safe?⌄
Fortuna Foothills is policed by the Yuma County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 294 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1050 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Fortuna Foothills, Arizona?⌄
Yuma County, which includes Fortuna Foothills, has an unemployment rate of 14.0%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Fortuna Foothills, Arizona?⌄
The cost of living in Fortuna Foothills is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,141/month and median household income is $60,474/year. The median home value is $199,200. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Fortuna Foothills, Arizona?⌄
The average commute in Fortuna Foothills is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from