Kingman, AZ


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Kingman, AZ

About Kingman, AZ

Kingman, AZ sits at the center of Mohave County southwest from Las Vegas offering travelers plenty activities like stargazing at Grand Canyon National Park or exploring Local Mines like Turquoise Mountain Mining Company which are sure to evoke your inner explorer! Retirement area - In the northwestern corner of Arizona, 150 miles south of Las Vegas.

State: Arizona
County: Mohave County
Metro Area: Lake Havasu City-Kingman Metro Area
City: Kingman
Zip Codes: 86401
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Time zone: Mountain Standard Time (MST)
Elevation: 738 ft above sea level

The Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ metro area is located in the northwestern corner of Arizona, 150 miles south of Las Vegas. Lake Havasu City is one of the smaller metros in the United States and is comprised of Mohave county. It is also considered to be part of the larger Las Vegas consolidated metro area.

The many benefits of living in the Lake Havasu City metro include strong growth, sunny and low traffic.

Some disadvantages of the Lake Havasu City metro area include weak economy, poor health, few cultural resources, few recreational options and hot summers.

The annual BestPlaces Comfort Index for the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area is 7.5 (10=best), which means it is about average compared to other places in Arizona. April, October and March are the most pleasant months while July and August are the least comfortable months.

In the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area, there are 3 comfortable months with high temperatures in the range of 70-85 degrees. The most pleasant months of the year for the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area are April, October and March. July is the hottest month for the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area with an average high temperature of 103.1 degrees, which ranks it as warmer than most places in Arizona. December has the coldest nighttime temperatures for the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area with an average of 35.7 degrees. This is warmer than most places in Arizona.

The annual rainfall of 7.2 inches in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area means that it is drier than most places in Arizona. The wettest season is Spring with 37% of yearly precipitation and 17% falls in Summer, which is the driest season. February is the wettest month in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area with 1.0 inches of rain, and the driest month is May with 0.1 inches.

Humidity is low in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area, and some people might find the dryness to be uncomfortable. Days with noticeable humidity are rare throughout the year. A very dry climate can lead to cracked, itchy skin and dry eyes.

An annual snowfall of 0.9 inches in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area means that it is about average compared to other places in Arizona. December is the snowiest month in the Lake Havasu City-Kingman metro area with 0.2 inches of snow, and no months of the year have significant snowfall.

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Kingman Cost of Living

Strong growth, sunny, and low traffic make Kingman a great place to live.

$263,600
-28.3% lower than avg
$52,768
-30.8% lower than avg
7.0 / 7.4
Comfort Index
summer/winter
Kingman Crime
71.7 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Kingman, Arizona
$50,400
for a family
$33,200
for a single person
Pros & Cons of Kingman
   Strong growth
Weak economy
   Sunny
Poor health
   Low traffic
Few cultural resources
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I've lived here for just over a year. Had I known then what I know now, I probably would not have moved here. Here are my observations: 1. Cost of living here is  More
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You have to know what you are signing up for when you move to a place like Kingman. I’ve lived all over the country and in many big cities. Prior to Kingman we lived in  More
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Over 2 years ago
Moved here about 6 months ago from Temecula Ca. Overall…..love it! Low stress easy lifestyle. People are really nice here, very polite and kind. Not the prettiest people  More
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