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Golden Valley, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Mohave County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,999
Population
102/sq mi density
$43,940
Median Income
$26,890 per capita
$153,000
Home Value
$240,994 Zillow
$1,156
Median Rent
41.4% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
256
Violent Crime/100K
5,157 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$43,940 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$153,000 home value, $1,156/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
256 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Golden Valley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,720 ft (829 m) |
| Area | 78.7 sq mi (203.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 102/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2061°N, 114.2328°W |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix |
| County | Mohave County County |
| Nearest Airport | Laughlin/Bullhead International (IFP) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 (164 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Uinkaret Field | Volcanic field | 1,555 m (5,102 ft) | 1100 | 164 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.9 in | |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 0.8 in |
Golden Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 44°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 8.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.2").