City safety & data profile

Fortuna FoothillsAZ

Fortuna Foothills, AZ is a 26K-resident city in Yuma County with a median household income of $60,474.

Yuma County, Arizona. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Fortuna Foothills, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Fortuna Foothills has a population larger than 58% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $199,200.

Data updated 2026-07-22

26K
Population
Top 42%
By size
$60,474
Median income
$199,200
Median home
12.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Fortuna Foothills

Fortuna Foothills posts a median household income higher than 23% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 77%
by median income, US cities

Where Fortuna Foothills income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$60,474 Bottom 23% higher than 23% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. AZ $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Fortuna Foothills, AZ beyond the headline numbers

Fortuna Foothills sits inside Yuma County, Arizona, at roughly 32.66°N, -114.41°W. Population 26,265, $60,474 median household income. Median home value $199,200, median rent $1,141. Poverty rate 12.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Fortuna Foothills's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 46.1%, then obesity at 34.5%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Fortuna Foothills from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
26,265
Fortuna Foothills
Median Income
$60,474
-11% vs avg
Median Home Value
$199,200
-13% vs avg
Median Age
61.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Yuma County) - Fortuna Foothills's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
212K+6%
Median Income
$62,876+51%
Median Home Value
$217,800+85%
Poverty Rate
15.6%-23%
Unemployment
6.6%-49%

Economics

Economics indicators for Fortuna Foothills, AZ
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,141/mo
Poverty Rate
12.1% -15% vs avg
Unemployment 7.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 16.5%
Work From Home 6.3%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 69.2%
African American 0.9%
Asian 1.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
46.1%
Obesity
34.5%
Short Sleep Duration
30.3%
Physical Inactivity
25.7%
Diabetes
16.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.5%
Lack of Health Insurance
13.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
12.9%
Current Smoking
12.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
11.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 58.4%
Annual Checkup 81.5%

Other Measures

Binge Drinking
11.6%
Current Asthma
10.2%
Stroke
5.9%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Fortuna Foothills, AZ? ▼
Fortuna Foothills, AZ has a population of 26,265 people, located in Yuma County, Arizona.
What is the median household income in Fortuna Foothills? ▼
The median household income in Fortuna Foothills, AZ is $60,474 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 12.1%.
What is the median home value in Fortuna Foothills? ▼
The median home value in Fortuna Foothills, AZ is $199,200. Median rent is $1,141/month.
What are the top health concerns in Fortuna Foothills? ▼
The top health indicators in Fortuna Foothills include High Blood Pressure (46.1%), Obesity (34.5%), Short Sleep Duration (30.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Fortuna Foothills? ▼
The median age in Fortuna Foothills, AZ is 61.1 years. 16.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Fortuna Foothills, AZ is located in Yuma County, Arizona. With a population of 26K and a $60,474 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Safety alerts for the Fortuna Foothills area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

Yuma, AZ 96K Somerton, AZ 15K San Luis, AZ 32K Blythe, CA 19K Calexico, CA 40K El Centro, CA 44K Brawley, CA 26K Imperial, CA 17K
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Using Fortuna Foothills's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Yuma County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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