City safety & data profile

Bullhead CityAZ

Bullhead City, AZ is a 39K-resident city in Mohave County with a median household income of $50,556.

Mohave County, Arizona. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Bullhead City, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Bullhead City has a population larger than 73% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $211,500, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-22

39K
Population
Top 27%
By size
$50,556
Median income
$211,500
Median home
18.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Bullhead City

Bullhead City posts a median household income higher than 10% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Bullhead City area.

Top 90%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Bullhead City

Where Bullhead City income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$50,556 Bottom 10% higher than 10% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. AZ $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Bullhead City, AZ beyond the headline numbers

Bullhead City sits inside Mohave County, Arizona, at roughly 35.15°N, -114.57°W. Population 39,445, $50,556 median household income. Median home value $211,500, median rent $1,079. Poverty rate 18.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Bullhead City's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 43.8%, then short sleep duration at 40.2%. 2 hospitals in/around Bullhead City, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Bullhead City from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
39,445
Bullhead City
Median Income
$50,556
-26% vs avg
Median Home Value
$211,500
-7% vs avg
Median Age
56
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Mohave County) - Bullhead City's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
221K+9%
Median Income
$57,684+47%
Median Home Value
$281,000+110%
Poverty Rate
16.1%-17%
Unemployment
7.2%-50%

Economics

Economics indicators for Bullhead City, AZ
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,079/mo
Poverty Rate
18.7% +32% vs avg
Unemployment 11.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 15.2%
Work From Home 8.9%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 74.4%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
43.8%
Short Sleep Duration
40.2%
Obesity
34.4%
Physical Inactivity
32.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
17.9%
Current Smoking
17.7%
Diabetes
15.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.4%
Lack of Health Insurance
15.3%
Binge Drinking
13.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 49.7%
Annual Checkup 75.4%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
10.6%
Stroke
5.6%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
WESTERN ARIZONA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
BULLHEAD CITY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Bullhead City, AZ? ▼
Bullhead City, AZ has a population of 39,445 people, located in Mohave County, Arizona.
What is the median household income in Bullhead City? ▼
The median household income in Bullhead City, AZ is $50,556 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 18.7%.
What is the median home value in Bullhead City? ▼
The median home value in Bullhead City, AZ is $211,500. Median rent is $1,079/month.
What are the top health concerns in Bullhead City? ▼
The top health indicators in Bullhead City include High Blood Pressure (43.8%), Short Sleep Duration (40.2%), Obesity (34.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Bullhead City? ▼
Bullhead City has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Bullhead City? ▼
The median age in Bullhead City, AZ is 56 years. 15.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Bullhead City, AZ is located in Mohave County, Arizona. With a population of 39K and a $50,556 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Bullhead City area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Bullhead City's profile

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Mohave County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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