Lake Havasu City, AZ

U.S. News Ratings
Population 52,804
Crime Rate Average
Cost of Living High
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price Average
Median Income Low

Climate

The city experiences warm weather year round, with temperatures soaring above 100 degrees in the summer.

Geography

The city is on Lake Havasu, part of the Colorado River.

Cultural Attractions

The historic London Bridge has an English village replica built beside it.

Recreation

The city receives a steady influx of visitors looking to fish, water-ski, and swim in the lake’s blue depths.

Economy

Tourism and manufacturing are the economy’s most significant contributors.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
52,804
Population under 55:
55.1%
Population over 55:
44.9%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Average
Closest large city:
Henderson

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Average
Temperature:
88°F July High, 39°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$39,675
Median home price:
$139,085
Average property tax:
$1,368

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
10.5%
High
Cost of living:
High

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
10
Middle schools:
5
High schools:
5

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
0
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
0

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
1/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
4/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
6/0

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
145

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