Bullhead City, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Mohave County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
42,193 Population 711/sq mi density
$47,717 Median Income $33,205 per capita
$196,900 Home Value $299,786 Zillow
$1,034 Median Rent 32.6% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$47,717 median income, 11.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$196,900 home value, $1,034/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Bullhead City, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,717
37% below
$33,205 per capita
Home Value
$196,900
30% below
Zillow: $299,786
Median Rent
$1,034/mo
11% below
32.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
57% below
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
11.8%
228% above
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
9% above
18.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F

How Bullhead City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bullhead City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
63%
Home Value
70%
Rent
89%
Poverty
123%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
328%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bullhead City a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bullhead City residents earn a median household income of $47,717 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,205. The unemployment rate stands at 11.8% (228% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,056 business establishments, including 451 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bullhead City is $196,900 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $299,786. Median rent is $1,034/month, with 32.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.

Education

14.6% of adults in Bullhead City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bullhead City has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 96°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 5.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.

Data Overview

People

Population42,193
Median Age53.7 yrs
Density711/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born8.3%
Veterans11.6%

Economy

C
Median Income$47,717
Per Capita$33,205
Unemployment11.8%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$9,482M
Avg Weekly Wage$985

Housing

A
Home Value$196,900
Rent$1,034
Ownership67.6%
Zillow$299,786
Housing Units24,007
Rent Burden32.6%

Health

Obesity34.9%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death13,413/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Rain5.4 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation787 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Did You Know?

Bullhead City was founded in 1942.
The median home in Bullhead City was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Laughlin/Bullhead International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
26.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 451 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 61 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.