The Town FilesBullhead City, Arizona
City in Mohave County · population 41,348 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $211,500
- Household income
- $50,556
- Jan low / Jul high
- 45° / 111°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 56.0
Bullhead City is a city of 41,348 people in Mohave County, Arizona. The median home is worth $211,500, below the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks more vibrant than 85% of Arizona towns, more walkable than 79% of Arizona towns, better transit than 76% of Arizona towns.
How Bullhead City ranks
Percentile among Arizona towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arizona towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bullhead City is worth $211,500, below the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $50,556, which is more affordable than 45% of Arizona towns. Median rent is $1,079 a month. 69.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bullhead City | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $211,500 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | $1,079 | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $50,556 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 69.9% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 12.0% | — |
Who lives in Bullhead City
| People | Bullhead City | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.0 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 34.3% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 14.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.2% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.7% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 12.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.9% | — |
| Work from home | 8.9% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | 20.4 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.7% | 88.0% |
Weather in Bullhead City
July highs average 110.7°F and January lows 44.8°F. About 5.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Arizona town: 0.2 in). Expect about 186 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 2 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bullhead City since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Arizona town. The strongest, an F1, struck on April 21, 2001 about 3.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 21, 2001.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 5 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on September 23, 2019.
Severe weather in Mohave County since 1996
Mohave County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4524: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3442: Covid-19 |
| August 9, 2015 | Fire | FM-5095: Willow Fire |
| July 2, 2013 | Fire | FM-5033: Dean Peak Fire |
| March 18, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1888: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Mohave County
Mohave County had 56,391 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,199 a year. Unemployment was 4.5% in 2023; in Bullhead City itself the ACS puts it at 11.5%.
Public schools in Bullhead City
13 public schools with 4,828 students, about 27.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohave High School | 9-12 | 1,101 | 20.4 |
| Mohave Accelerated Learning Center (charter) | 6-12 | 522 | — |
| Desert Valley School | PK-5 | 521 | 15.8 |
| Bullhead City Middle School | 5-8 | 476 | 20.7 |
| Fox Creek Jr High School | 5-8 | 465 | 17.2 |
| Mohave Accelerated Elementary School (charter) | K-5 | 412 | — |
| Young Scholars Academy (charter) | K-8 | 410 | — |
| Sunrise Elementary | PK-5 | 369 | 19.4 |
| Diamondback Elementary School | PK-6 | 349 | 20.5 |
| Mohave Accelerated Elementary School East (charter) | K-5 | 121 | — |
| Coyote Canyon School | PK-8 | 81 | 40.5 |
| WAVE - Mohave High School | 9-12 | 1 | — |
Towns near Bullhead City
- Laughlin, NV3.5 mi · 8,658 people · home $283,700
- Fort Mohave, AZ8.8 mi · 16,190 people · home $294,300
- Mohave Valley, AZ15.6 mi · 2,693 people · home $256,900
- Golden Valley, AZ19.0 mi · 8,801 people · home $176,000
- Needles, CA22.1 mi · 4,931 people · home $157,200
Bullhead City questions
Is Bullhead City, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bullhead City scores better for retirees than 45% of Arizona towns and quieter than 24%. 34.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 56.0).
How much does a house cost in Bullhead City?
The median owner-occupied home in Bullhead City is valued at $211,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,556, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $1,079 a month.
What is the weather like in Bullhead City?
July highs average 110.7°F and January lows 44.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 5.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Bullhead City get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bullhead City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on April 21, 2001. The typical Arizona town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)