Dolan Springs, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Mohave County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,354 Population 23/sq mi density
$30,795 Median Income $23,272 per capita
$91,500 Home Value $126,788 Zillow
$1,115 Median Rent 37.0% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$30,795 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,500 home value, $1,115/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Dolan Springs, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$30,795
59% below
$23,272 per capita
Home Value
$91,500
68% below
Zillow: $126,788
Median Rent
$1,115/mo
4% below
37.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
45% below
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
53% above
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
20.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Dolan Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
41%
Home Value
32%
Rent
96%
Poverty
89%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
153%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dolan Springs a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dolan Springs residents earn a median household income of $30,795 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,272. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% 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 Dolan Springs is $91,500 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,788. Median rent is $1,115/month, with 37.0% 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 1987.

Education

18.5% of adults in Dolan Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dolan Springs has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.

Data Overview

People

Population1,354
Median Age66.7 yrs
Density23/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born11.6%
Veterans14.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$30,795
Per Capita$23,272
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$9,482M
Avg Weekly Wage$985

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,500
Rent$1,115
Ownership81.3%
Zillow$126,788
Housing Units1,266
Rent Burden37.0%

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death13,413/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain8.4 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation3,291 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 22%
Commute51 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Dolan Springs was built in 1987.
29.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laughlin/Bullhead International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
35.6% of the population has a disability.
11.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 451 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 61 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.