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 has a warm climate with 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. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
96°F Jul (36°C)
| Annual Average | 74.2°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 96°F (36°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Area | 60.2 sq mi (155.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 711/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1274°N, 114.5560°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Mohave County County |
| Nearest Airport | Laughlin/Bullhead International (IFP) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 19.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 98.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Uinkaret Field (190 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Uinkaret Field | Volcanic field | 1,555 m (5,102 ft) | 1100 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 96°F (36°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 95°F (35°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 88°F (31°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Bullhead City has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 54°F in December to 96°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.4 inches, with February being the wettest month (1.2") and June the driest (0.0").