At a Glance
Median Income
$65,417
$32,637 per capita
Home Value
$274,600
Zillow: $298,313
Median Rent
$968/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
16.8% smoking rate
How Fort Mohave Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Mohave's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Mohave a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fort Mohave residents earn a median household income of $65,417 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,637. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9% (175% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% 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 Fort Mohave is $274,600 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,313. Median rent is $968/month, with 30.5% 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 2001.
Education
10.4% of adults in Fort Mohave hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Mohave 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
Population15,716
Median Age59.8 yrs
Density941/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born6.7%
Veterans12.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$65,417
Per Capita$32,637
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$9,482M
Avg Weekly Wage$985
Housing
A
Home Value$274,600
Rent$968
Ownership85.9%
Zillow$298,313
Housing Units7,959
Rent Burden30.5%
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death13,413/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain5.4 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation624 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Fort Mohave was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Laughlin/Bullhead International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
24.6% 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.