Fortuna Foothills, Arizona
Fortuna Foothills is a community of 28,896 people in Yuma County, Arizona.
Why visit Fortuna Foothills
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 31 places to eat and 14 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include McPhaul Suspension Bridge, Foothills Golf Course and Foothills Par 3 Golf Course.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 107°F; December lows average 43°F.
Weather in Fortuna Foothills
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Fortuna Foothills
Fortuna Foothills is a census-designated place (CDP) in Yuma County, Arizona, United States. The population was 26,265 at the 2010 census. It is part of city of Yuma, Arizona and the Yuma County Metropolitan Statistical Area. Development of the area began in the 1960s, when local developer Hank Schechert purchased 3,000 acres east of Yuma.
From the Wikipedia article Fortuna Foothills, Arizona (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
McPhaul Suspension Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 6.9 mi
Bridge in Yuma Couny, Arizona, United States
Sunset Vista: Funeral home, cemetery, and crematory.
Monument and historic site · 2.4 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes31
Denny's
Diner · American · 2.6 mi
11255 South Frontage Road, Yuma
Mo-Fr,Su 06:00-24:00; Sa 00:00-24:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.9 mi
10611 South Fortuna Road, Yuma
Su-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00
Mr. Fish & Chips
Restaurant · Seafood · 0.9 mi
11243 South Foothills boulevard
19 more on the map.
Where to stay14
Las Quintas Oasis RV Resort
Campground · 3.4 mi
10422 North Frontage Road, Fortuna Foothills
2 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship4
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Yuma County Public Library, foothills branch
Library · 0.7 mi
13226 South Frontage Road, Yuma
Healthcare4
Map of Fortuna Foothills
81 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 69°F | 45°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 73°F | 48°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 80°F | 53°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 86°F | 58°F | 0.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 94°F | 66°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 103°F | 74°F | 0.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 107°F | 82°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 106°F | 82°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 102°F | 76°F | 0.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 90°F | 63°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 77°F | 51°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 67°F | 43°F | 0.5 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Yuma Proving Ground (12 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Yuma County has had 3 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-12: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Yuma International Airport (YUM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Wellton 11 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Yuma 13 mi southwest, about 21 min by car
- Yuma Proving Ground 14 mi north, about 23 min by car
- Avenue B and C 16 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Rancho Mesa Verde 16 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Donovan Estates 17 mi west, about 27 min by car
- Somerton 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Wall Lane 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- San Luis 22 mi southwest, about 36 min by car
- Gadsden 23 mi west, about 38 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- McPhaul Suspension Bridge, Kenneth, CC BY-SA 3.0
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