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Bullhead City is located along the eastern banks of the Colorado River in northwestern Arizona. Immediately across the river is it’s sister community of Laughlin, NV.

Las Vegas, NV, 90 miles to the northwest is the closest metropolitan statistical area. Kingman, 35 miles east and Lake Havasu City, 60 miles south are Bullhead’s closest Arizona neighbors. Needles, CA is approximately 20 miles south, Phoenix, AZ is approximately 200 miles southeast and Los Angeles, CA is approximately 220 miles to the southwest.

Incorporated in 1984 Bullhead is a relatively new city, but as a community, it has grown consistently over the last 20 years to over 33,000 residents. Growth has been traditionally driven by recreation along the river and Lake Mohave to the north. Gaming and tourism associated with Laughlin is currently the area’s economic generator, but as the community grows the dynamics of growth are moving away from a vacation playground to a permanent residence community. However, the area still attracts just under 5 Million visitors per year. Major employers in the area are the 9 casino properties in Laughlin; Wal-Mart; the Mohave Generating Station; the Western Regional Medical Center; Mohave Electric Cooperative; and city/county/state government offices.

 

Bullhead City is located in Mohave County in northwestern Arizona on the Colorado River across from Laughlin, Nevada. The corporate boundaries of Bullhead City comprise 42.9 square miles. Bullhead City's neighbor to the south is Mohave Valley. Needles, California, is also part of the Bullhead City region as it lies just 20 minutes south of the city. Heading east up the Black Mountains, Golden Valley rests 15 minutes from Bullhead City and just another 10 minutes you will reach Kingman. The Fort Mojave Indian Nation is south of Bullhead City between Mohave Valley and Needles.

Bullhead City's primary economic activity is tourism. Millions of people travel to the community to enjoy the beautiful blue waters of the Colorado River, Lake Havasu and the gaming resorts across the river in Laughlin, Nevada.

Bullhead City is the economic hub for Western Mohave County, Arizona, and Southeastern Clark County, Nevada. Residents from all across the Tri-State area, use Bullhead City as their shopping center. Shopping centers and major retail chains have built stores in Bullhead City. With a nice variety of businesses, visitors and residents have many opportunities.

The hydroelectric facilities at Davis Dam and the Mohave Generating Station are also major players in the City's economy.

As the casinos have popped up in Laughlin during the past decade, Bullhead City has provided the bulk of the housing that accommodates the burgeoning population - in apartments, riverfront condominiums, mobile home parks and single-family homes.

Bullhead City also has the shopping malls, supermarkets and other national retailers that serve the Laughlin-Bullhead City market. Two bridges connect the communities.
Bullhead City’s market area extends for an approximate 60-mile radius, which includes Mohave Valley; Golden Valley; Katherine’s Landing; Laughlin, NV and Needles, CA. Residents of Kingman and Lake Havasu City also travel to Bullhead City for entertainment and shopping. Bullhead City has nearly 75,000 people in its market area. In addition, millions of people travel through the community annually.
 

HOUSING IN BULLHEAD CITY

Building permits over the last four years have averaged about 300 new homes per year with an average construction value increasing from $82,000 to well over $100,000. Manufactured homes permitted in the five years average 70 units per year. Developers and construction companies are excited about the City's pro-growth enthusiasm. Bullhead City has a bright future with thousands of new residents working together to turn the community into one of the Colorado River's premier destinations.

Bullhead City has housing to fit any budget. From million dollar riverfront properties to weekend bungalows, Bullhead City has something to offer everyone.
 
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Location / Description
Bullhead City is located in Arizona's west-central Mohave County, on the east bank of the Colorado River near the juncture of Arizona, California and Nevada. It is the sister city to the popular gaming community of Laughlin, Nevada.

Bullhead City serves as the economic hub and retail-shopping center for Western Mohave County and Southeastern Clark County, Nevada. More than 5 million people travel through Bullhead City annually. The year-round sunshine makes it perfect for families, retirees and vacationers - whether they are looking to escape the winter cold or want to enjoy the area's vast summer water recreation opportunities.


 

Population / Elevation

29,998 people / 540 feet above sea level

Weather / Climate

Bullhead City has a classic low desert climate with extremely low relative humidity and very high summer temperatures. On the average, it receives about 7 inches of precipitation a year. Stores, shops, restaurants, theaters and homes are air-conditioned much of the year.

Although most of the county is designated as desert, nearly 190 square miles is water, making water sports a favorite among residents and visitors alike. The average daily high temperature in November is 74 degrees. The average daily high temperature annually is a beautiful 88 degrees.
 

Bullhead City, Arizona - Monthly Climate Normals
	Year	Jan.	Feb.	Mar	Apr.	May	Jun.	Jul.	Aug.	Sep	Oct.	Nov.	Dec.
High °F	88.5	65.0	71.1	78.4	88.0	97.0	107.3	111.8	109.8	102.8	90.6	74.6	65.1
Low °F	59.5	43.0	46.3	49.9	56.3	64.9	72.8	78.9	79.1	71.4	59.3	49.1	42.3
Avg °F	74.0	54.0	58.7	63.7	72.2	80.1	90.0	95.6	94.5	87.1	75.0	61.9	53.7
Rain "	7.02	1.21	1.18	1.14	0.19	0.11	0.01	0.38	0.74	0.45	0.43	0.53	0.66

History
Originally established in the 1940s as the headquarters for the construction of Davis Dam, which impounds Lake Mohave in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Bullhead City has evolved into a year-round vacation community.

Tourism is a primary economic activity centered on the Laughlin resort/gaming industry. Visitors enjoy area water sports and golf. Also popular is trophy fishing for bass, trout, and other species in the Colorado River between Davis Dam and Parker Dam and on the 67-mile long Lake Mohave.



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Things To Do
Water sports on the Colorado River and Lake Mohave, hiking, off-road vehicle sports, hunting, exploring ghost towns, rockhounding and prospecting are just a few of the recreational activities available in the neighboring desert around Bullhead City. Gambling in Laughlin, across the river, is also a major attraction of the area.

The Colorado River Recreation Area extends from Yuma, Arizona to Lake Powell, about 650 miles. It offers boating, fishing, hunting and other water sports. There is almost 95 miles of navigable water to use for your enjoyment between Blythe and Imperial Dam in Yuma.


 

Area Demographics
Population estimates for Bullhead City are based upon historic growth and land use potential.

Population Growth


1980
1990
2000
*2010
*2020

Bullhead City
10,364
21,951
33,769
52,977
69,663

*Estimated


The following are Census 2000 population characteristics for the Bullhead City community.


Race

Percent

One race
32,839
97.2

White
28,896
85.6

Black or African American
340
1

American Indian
452
1.3

Asian
339
1

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
25
0.1

Other
2,787
8.3

Two or more races
930
2.8





Hispanic or Latino
6,807
20.2

White alone
25,464
75.4




Sex and Age
Percent

Male
16,768
49.7

Female
17,001
50.3



Under 5 years
2,155
6.4

5 to 9 years
2,323
6.9

10 to 14 years
2,008
5.9

15 to 19 years
1,821
5.4

20 to 24 years
1,758
5.2

25 to 34 years
3,807
11.3

35 to 44 years
4,451
13.2

45 to 54 years
4,374
13

55 to 59 years
2,263
6.7

60 to 64 years
2,330
6.9

65 to 74 years
3,885
11.5

75 to 84 years
2,122
6.3

85 years and over
472
1.4



Median age (years)
41.8





Population of Bullhead City Region

Jurisdiction 2000 Census
Bullhead City* 33,769
Golden Valley 4,515
Mohave Valley 13,694
Laughlin 7, 076
Needles 5,119
Kingman 20,069
Total 84,242

* Bullhead City adds another 15,000 seasonal and short stay visitors during the winter months making its unofficial winter population of 48,769.

Bullhead City Economic Profile

 

Population - 35,000
Elevation - 554 feet
Incorporated - 1984

The population of Bullhead City was:
1980 - 10,719
1990 - 21,951
1998 - 28,535
2001 - 33,769


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Hottest day in the United States recorded August 11, 1983 at 2:21 p.m. was 132 F. - recorded in the shade at the Bullhead City Fire Department.



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World's largest live rattlesnake captured - 8 ft. 5 in., 32.67 lbs.



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1,890,670 gal. per min. of water pass through Davis Dam in Bullhead and provide 38,905 KW of power - enough to light up NYC for 11 seconds.



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$1,670,000,000 of Gold and Silver have been mined since 1867 in the hills around Bullhead City and Oatman.



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The life expectancy of the average citizen is 3.4 years longer than the nation's average for men, and 5.2 years longer for women.





Other interesting facts:
1. Bullhead City is located in Mohave County, Arizona
2. Bullhead City is located directly across the river from Laughlin, Nevada.
3. Bullhead City/Laughlin attract six million visitors to the area annually.
4. Tourism is the primary economic activity in the area.
5. The Black Mountain Range is located east of Bullhead City.
6. Bullhead City is the 16th largest city in Arizona.
7. The Bullhead City/Laughlin International Airport is a full service airport providing direct flights to Phoenix, California and charters across the country.
8. The Bullhead City area has two nine-hole and three 18-hole golf courses.
9. The average daily high temperature annually is a beautiful 86 degrees.
10. Bullhead City has nine mobile home parks and 21 RV Parks, which are all near capacity from November through May.
11. Bullhead City borders the Lake Mead National Recreation

 

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