The Town FilesKingman, Arizona
City in Mohave County · population 32,689 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $267,700
- Household income
- $61,792
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 99°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 43.0
Kingman is a city of 32,689 people in Mohave County, Arizona. The median home is worth $267,700, above the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks more vibrant than 85% of Arizona towns, more walkable than 75% of Arizona towns, better for cycling than 74% of Arizona towns.
How Kingman 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 Kingman is worth $267,700, above the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $61,792, which is more affordable than 43% of Arizona towns. Median rent is $1,058 a month. 68.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kingman | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $267,700 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | $1,058 | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $61,792 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 68.4% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 1995 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Kingman
| People | Kingman | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.0 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.4% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 22.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.0% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.3% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 12.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.4% | — |
| Work from home | 7.8% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | 17.7 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.9% | 88.0% |
Weather in Kingman
July highs average 98.7°F and January lows 30.9°F. About 8.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Arizona town: 0.2 in). Expect about 113 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 66 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kingman since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Arizona town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on July 24, 2020 about 8.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 24, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 8 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on November 22, 1996.
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 Kingman itself the ACS puts it at 6.7%.
Public schools in Kingman
17 public schools with 7,659 students, about 27.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Williams High School | 9-12 | 1,083 | 30.1 |
| Kingman High School | 9-12 | 919 | 23.6 |
| Manzanita Elementary | K-5 | 803 | 24.3 |
| Hualapai Elementary | K-5 | 780 | 21.1 |
| Cerbat Elementary | K-5 | 706 | 20.2 |
| Kingman Middle School | 6-8 | 698 | 21.2 |
| White Cliffs Middle School | 6-8 | 582 | 23.3 |
| Desert Willow Elementary School | K-5 | 486 | 22.1 |
| Kingman Academy of Learning - High School (charter) | 9-12 | 358 | — |
| Kingman Academy of Learning - Intermediate School (charter) | K-8 | 344 | — |
| Kingman Academy of Learning - Middle School (charter) | 6-8 | 337 | — |
| Kingman Academy of Learning - Primary School (charter) | K-2 | 309 | — |
Towns near Kingman
- New Kingman-Butler, AZ3.3 mi · 12,907 people · home $118,900
- Golden Valley, AZ12.6 mi · 8,801 people · home $176,000
Kingman questions
Is Kingman, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kingman scores better for retirees than 42% of Arizona towns and quieter than 21%. 25.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.0).
How much does a house cost in Kingman?
The median owner-occupied home in Kingman is valued at $267,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,792, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $1,058 a month.
What is the weather like in Kingman?
July highs average 98.7°F and January lows 30.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 8.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Kingman get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kingman since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on July 24, 2020. 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)