The Town FilesNew Kingman-Butler, Arizona
Community in Mohave County · population 12,907 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $118,900
- Household income
- $40,949
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 99°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 45.3
New Kingman-Butler is a community of 12,907 people in Mohave County, Arizona. The median home is worth $118,900, below the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks more walkable than 84% of Arizona towns, more vibrant than 72% of Arizona towns, better transit than 71% of Arizona towns.
How New Kingman-Butler 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 New Kingman-Butler is worth $118,900, below the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $40,949, which is more affordable than 74% of Arizona towns. Median rent is $1,018 a month. 65.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Kingman-Butler | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $118,900 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | $1,018 | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $40,949 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 65.8% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in New Kingman-Butler
| People | New Kingman-Butler | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.3 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.1% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 19.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.3% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.8% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 10.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.7% | — |
| Work from home | 12.3% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | 20.6 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.0% | 88.0% |
Weather in New Kingman-Butler
July highs average 98.7°F and January lows 30.9°F. About 8.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. 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 New Kingman-Butler since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Arizona town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on July 24, 2020 about 8.8 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 New Kingman-Butler itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Towns near New Kingman-Butler
- Kingman, AZ3.3 mi · 32,689 people · home $267,700
- Golden Valley, AZ13.3 mi · 8,801 people · home $176,000
New Kingman-Butler questions
Is New Kingman-Butler, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Kingman-Butler scores better for retirees than 32% of Arizona towns and quieter than 28%. 26.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.3).
How much does a house cost in New Kingman-Butler?
The median owner-occupied home in New Kingman-Butler is valued at $118,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $40,949, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $1,018 a month.
What is the weather like in New Kingman-Butler?
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.
Does New Kingman-Butler get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Kingman-Butler 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)