Fortuna Foothills, AZ — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Yuma County · Arizona
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Fortuna Foothills based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
28,227
2023 ACS
Median Income
$57,583
2023
Median Home Value
$175,500
2023
Median Rent
$1,178
2023
Median Age
62.0
Unemployment
7.6%
Cost of Living Index
98.1
100 = national avg
Fortuna Foothills is a city in Yuma County, Arizona, with a population of 28,227 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Fortuna Foothills is one of the communities in Arizona.
The median household income in Fortuna Foothills is $57,583, and the median home value is $175,500. The cost of living index is 98.1 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,178 per month. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, and the median age is 62.0 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
28,227
Male
14,089
49.9%
Female
14,138
50.1%
Median Age
62.0
Age Distribution
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
13.5%
High School or Higher
37.8%
Foreign Born
11.8%
Veterans
13.8%
Married
54.1%
Avg Household Size
2.1
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.365
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
White
73.3%
Foreign Born
11.8%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
26.4%
7,463 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
73.6%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)American Indian & Alaska Native Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
26,897
English Only
77.7%
#1 Non-English Language
Spanish
5,175 speakers
Limited English
7.0%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
93.0%
Limited English Proficiency
7.0%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
3,882
13.8% of population
Disability Rate
31.5%
1,224 with disability
Veteran Median Income
$43,284
Unemployment Rate
3.3%
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
3,622
93.3%
Female Veterans
260
6.7%
Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income
Veteran Income
$43,284
Non-Veteran Income
$29,383
Difference
$13,901
47.3% higher
Disability Status
With Disability
1,224
Without Disability
2,658
Disability Rate
31.5%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
18,676
#1 Ancestry
English
13.5% (3,799)
#2 Ancestry
German
13.3% (3,744)
#3 Ancestry
Irish
8.6% (2,420)
Top 20 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
13,629
Family Households
8,541
62.7%
Married Couples
7,255
53.2%
Non-Family Households
5,088
37.3%
Single Mother Households
819
6.0%
Single Father Households
467
3.4%
Living Alone
4,336
31.8%
Children Under 18
Total Children
3,856
In Married Couple
2,635
68.3%
With Single Mother
872
22.6%
With Single Father
349
9.1%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$67,685
Married Couple Income
$70,977
Single Mother Income
$52,529
Single Father Income
$65,795
Avg Family Size
2.1
Avg Non-Family Size
2.1
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
343
Grandparents Responsible
61
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$57,583
-21% vs national
Per Capita Income
$34,292
-8% vs national
Poverty Rate
11.6%
-15% vs national
Gini Index
0.4354
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
7.6%
+47% vs national
SNAP Recipients
8.5%
of households
How Fortuna Foothills Compares
Fortuna Foothills vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Fortuna Foothills is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Fortuna Foothills, AZ has a median household income of $57,583, making it the 17,646th highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Fortuna Foothills has a higher median household income than 37% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Fortuna Foothills, AZ has a per capita income of $34,292, making it the 12,901st highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Fortuna Foothills has a higher per capita income than 54% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Fortuna Foothills, AZ has a poverty rate of 11.6%, making it the 14,697th highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Fortuna Foothills has a higher poverty rate than 53% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Fortuna Foothills, AZ has a unemployment rate of 7.6%, making it the 6,417th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Fortuna Foothills has a higher unemployment rate than 79% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Fortuna Foothills. The median household income here is $57,583.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
7.6%
+2% vs AZ avg
Labor Force
8,737
Employed
7,744
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
37.8%
of adults 25+
Median Age
62.0
Work from Home
6.3%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Yuma, AZ metro area
Highest-Paying Job
Detectives and Criminal Investigators
Top Median Wage
$95.6K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
98.1
100 = national avg
-1.9 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$43,174
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$102,049
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$1,053
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,382
per month
The median household income in Fortuna Foothills, AZ is $57,583, which is 21.4% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $34,292. The poverty rate of 11.6% is lower than the AZ state average of 18.4%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4354, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, compared to the state average of 7.5%. The labor force is 8,737. 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 81.5% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 98.1, which is 1.9% below the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 109.3. A single adult needs to earn approximately $43,174 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$310,000
Median List Price
$339,000
Price Per Sq Ft
$241
Days on Market
85
Active Inventory
240
Months of Supply
6.7
Buyer's market
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
30.6%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
19.4%
Sale-to-List Ratio
98.8%
Buyer's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
36
New Listings
71
Pending Sales
62
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$241
Median List $/SF
$247
House Price IndexFHFA
How much have housing prices increased in Fortuna Foothills, AZ? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Yuma, AZ metro area, home prices have risen 56.0% over the past 20 years. The 10-year growth rate is 106.3%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 56.0%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 6.4%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Yuma, AZ housing market rather than Fortuna Foothills alone.
Metro area: Yuma, AZ
Fortuna Foothills vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Fortuna Foothills is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Fortuna Foothills, AZ has a median home value of $175,500, making it the 14,218th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Fortuna Foothills has a higher median home value than 49% of all the cities we measured.
Median Rent
Fortuna Foothills, AZ has a median rent of $1,178, making it the 6,927th highest median rent out of 22,337 cities in our database. This means that Fortuna Foothills has a higher median rent than 69% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Fortuna Foothills, AZ has a price per square foot of $241, making it the 5,641st highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Fortuna Foothills has a higher price per square foot than 73% of all the cities we measured.
Rent Burden
Fortuna Foothills, AZ has a rent burden of 24.5%, making it the 3,772nd highest rent burden out of 21,928 cities in our database. This means that Fortuna Foothills has a higher rent burden than 83% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$175,500
Median Rent
$1,178
Total Housing Units
20,560
Vacancy Rate
33.7%
Owner Occupied
82.3%
Renter Occupied
17.6%
Median Property Tax
$1,178
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$597
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$1,178
per year
Effective Tax Rate
0.67%
of home value
Median Home Value
$175,500
Estimated Mean Tax
$1,378
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($1,178) by the median home value ($175,500). In Fortuna Foothills, AZ, this works out to an effective rate of 0.67%. This is below the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Fortuna Foothills, AZ is $310,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 85 days on the market. 30.6% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 6.7 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $241. The median rent is $1,178 per month (Census ACS). About 82.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1998. There are 20,560 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $1,178. The effective tax rate is 0.67%, below the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for Fortuna Foothills. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
92.6
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
90.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
68.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
1.2
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
6
Public Assistance
$1.9M
Individual Assistance
$34K
Most Common Type
Biological
2 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Apr 2020 | $1.9M | $34K |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding → | Flood | Jan 1993 | — | — |
| Heavy Rain & High Winds → | Severe Storm | Jan 1985 | — | — |
| Flooding → | Flood | Jul 1983 | — | — |
| Dr-4668 | Unknown | — | — | — |
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
123
Total Claims Paid
$1,048,823
Avg Claim Payout
$8,527
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$1,302,542
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 201.3: Relocation of Public Structures - Riverine | 1 | $1,125,635 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $26,250 |
| 92.1: State Multihazard Mitigation Plan; 96.1: Public Awareness and Education (Brochures, Workshops, Videos, etc.) | 1 | $150,657 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Fortuna Foothills has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, heat wave, drought. The area has had 6 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is biological (2 declarations). 123 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,886,309 in public assistance recovery funding. $34,040 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
34.5%
1.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.2%
5.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.6%
4.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.4%
2.8pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
43.7%
Arthritis
37.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
14.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.0%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
12.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.2%
Loneliness
28.8%
Lack of Support
23.6%
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
37.6%
Mobility
20.8%
Cognitive
13.4%
Hearing
13.8%
Vision
7.2%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
9.4%
Health-Related Social Needs
Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Fortuna Foothills has an obesity rate of 34.5%, which is 1.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.2%, 5.3pp below the national average. About 13.4% of adults lack health insurance. 81.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
2
With Emergency Services
2
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
15.3 mi
Yuma Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuma Regional Medical Center | 15.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | Yes |
| Exceptional Community Hospital Yuma | 29.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
81.5%
+3% vs national
Public Transit
0.2%
-74% vs national
Work From Home
6.3%
-32% vs national
Carpool
7.7%
Walk
2.7%
How Fortuna Foothills's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Commute data for Fortuna Foothills, AZ covers travel times and transportation modes. 81.5% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 6.3% work from home, which is below the AZ state average of 11.0%. 7.7% of workers carpool. 2.7% walk to work.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
87.8%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
65.5%
of households
No Internet
8.8%
of households
Total Households
13,629
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
95.0%
of households
Smartphone
84.9%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
75.8%
of households
Tablet
60.4%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
14.9¢
per kWh
-22% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Commercial Rate
12.2¢
per kWh
-21% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Industrial Rate
7.9¢
per kWh
-33% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$160
residential
+9% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg
13% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Arizona averages 14.9¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $160. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Fortuna Foothills vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
87.8% of households in Fortuna Foothills have broadband internet access. 65.5% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 16.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 8.8% of households have no internet access. 10.4% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Fortuna Foothills is located in Yuma County, AZ. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Fortuna Foothills.
Election Overview
Source: Yuma County (2024)2024 Winner
Republican
Dem Votes
26,823
39.3%
GOP Votes
40,745
59.8%
Total Votes
68,195
Margin
R+20.4%
Shift from 2020
R+14.2pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26,823 | 40,745 | 68,195 | 39.3% | 59.8% | R+20.4 |
| 2020 | 32,210 | 36,534 | 69,926 | 46.1% | 52.3% | R+6.2 |
| 2016 | 18,336 | 20,586 | 40,759 | 45.0% | 50.5% | R+5.5 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Yuma County recorded 68,195 total votes. Republicans won the county with 59.8% of the vote compared to 39.3% for Democrats, a margin of R+20.4%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+14.2pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Yuma County has shifted 14.9 percentage points toward Republicans.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
1
Total Population
21,356
Avg Median Income
$55,766
Avg Home Value
$184,500
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85367 | 21,356 | $55,766 | $184,500 | $1,205 | 37.6 |
Fortuna Foothills, AZ has 1 ZIP code with a combined population of 21,356. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $55,766. The average median home value is $184,500. The average median monthly rent is $1,205.
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