Somerton, Arizona
City · Population 14,902 · #38 in Arizona
About Somerton
Somerton, AZ is a close-knit town located in southwestern Arizona with an estimated population of 14,902.
Officially, Somerton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 7.27 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,050 residents per square mile.
📰 Somerton News Today
- Yuma County middle school teacher arrested for alleged bag of meth on campus AZ Family · Aug 5
- 723 N Musgrove Ave Unit B, Somerton, AZ 85350 Realtor.com · Aug 11
- Somerton teacher arrested after meth allegedly found in makeup bag, Yuma Co. Sheriff says 12News · Aug 6
- Arizona teacher accused of bringing meth onto middle school campus FOX 10 Phoenix · Aug 5
- Somerton Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 27
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Somerton Unique
- The only place in America named Somerton — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southwestern Arizona, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Arizona — one of 467 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 14,902.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Somerton
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Somerton
- Sushi House — sushi
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Somerton
- Council Avenue Park reviews ★
- Joe Munoz Park reviews ★
- Sanguinetti Park reviews ★
- Somerton Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Somerton
- Bravie T. Soto Elementary School
- Desert Sonora Elementary School
- Encanto Learning Center
- Orange Grove Elementary School
- PPEP TEC - Jose Yepez Learning Center
- PPEP Youth Build
- STEDY - Somerton High School
- Somerton High School
- Somerton Middle School
- Somerton Virtual Learning Institute
- Tierra Del Sol Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateArizona
TypeCity
Population (2024)14,902
Rank in state#38 of 91
Land area7.27 sq mi
Density2,050/sq mi
Coordinates32.6018, -114.6963