Somerton at a glance
- Population: 14,594 (US Census Bureau, Vintage 2023 subcounty estimate), the 38th-largest of 91 places in Arizona.
- 2020 Census base: 14,201 people counted in the 2020 Census (US Census Bureau).
- 2020 to 2023 change: a gain of roughly 2.8% between the 2020 count and the 2023 estimate (US Census Bureau).
- Rank among Arizona places: 38th largest of 91 (US Census Bureau).
- Size percentile: it is larger than about 58% of the places in Arizona (US Census Bureau).
- Coordinates: 32.6018 / -114.6963, per the US Census Bureau Gazetteer.
- Nearest larger cities (within 120 miles): San Luis, AZ (8 mi); Yuma, AZ (12 mi); Calexico, CA (47 mi); El Centro, CA (52 mi); Imperial, CA (53 mi) (US Census Bureau populations).
- Smaller towns nearby: Wellton, AZ (28 mi); Holtville, CA (42 mi); Calipatria, CA (60 mi) (US Census Bureau).
What a personal loan costs in Somerton
A personal loan is an installment loan: you receive a lump sum and repay it in fixed monthly payments over a set term, usually two to seven years.
The APR is the comparable price of a loan since it folds in fees; model any offer with the personal loan calculator first.
Because interest accrues for longer, a longer term means a lower installment and a higher total cost — decide which matters more to you.
Shop with more than one lender and treat pre-qualification as an estimate, since the final terms follow a full application.
Arizona lending rules that apply in Somerton
The table carries the Arizona rate and licensing rules that apply to consumer loans made in Somerton.
| Rule | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Consumer lender loan rate caps (§ 6-632) | Consumer loans: 36% per year on principal up to $3,000; for larger loans, 36% on the first $3,000 and 24% above $3,000 Source says: "a consumer loan rate of thirty-six per cent"; "a consumer loan rate of twenty-four per cent on that part of the principal amount greater than three thousand dollars". | Arizona State Legislature — A.R.S. § 6-632 as of 2026-09-16 |
| Maximum legal interest rate (usury cap) | 10% per year default; any rate may be agreed in writing (other than medical debt) Source says: "interest shall be at the rate of ten percent a year, unless a different rate is contracted for in writing". | Arizona State Legislature — A.R.S. § 44-1201 as of 2026-09-16 |
| Payday lending status | Not permitted — payday lending authorization expired June 30, 2010; DIFI no longer licenses payday lenders; consumer loans over 36% APR illegal since July 1, 2010 Source says: "The law allowing payday loans in Arizona expired on June 30, 2010. DIFI no longer licenses payday lenders." | Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions (DIFI) as of 2026-09-16 |
| Small-loan / installment lender licensing | Consumer lender license required from the deputy director (A.R.S. Title 6, Chapter 5); at least $25,000 in assets readily available per licensed office; license not transferable Source says: "shall not engage in the business of a consumer lender without first being licensed as a consumer lender". | Arizona State Legislature — A.R.S. § 6-603 as of 2026-09-16 |
| State lending regulator | Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions (DIFI) Source says: "The Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions (DIFI)". | Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions (DIFI) as of 2026-09-16 |
How to compare offers in Somerton
Run through this list before signing anything in Somerton:
- Pull your free credit reports and dispute any error — it is the cheapest way to improve the rate you are offered.
- Run your figures through the personal loan calculator on this site so you know the payment before a lender quotes one.
- Pre-qualify with at least three lenders and compare the APR, not the interest rate.
- Check that the lender is licensed in Arizona using the regulator named above.
- Read the disclosure for origination fees and any prepayment penalty before you sign.