City safety & data profile

Lake Havasu CityAZ

Lake Havasu City, AZ is a 54K-resident city in Mohave County with a median household income of $70,148.

Mohave County, Arizona. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Lake Havasu City, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Lake Havasu City has a population larger than 81% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $455,400, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-22

54K
Population
Top 19%
By size
$70,148
Median income
$455,400
Median home
14.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Lake Havasu City

Lake Havasu City posts a median household income higher than 37% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Lake Havasu City area.

Top 63%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Lake Havasu City

Where Lake Havasu City income ranks nationally

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

$70,148 Bottom 37% higher than 37% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Lake Havasu City, AZ beyond the headline numbers

Lake Havasu City sits inside Mohave County, Arizona, at roughly 34.48°N, -114.32°W. Population 53,553, $70,148 median household income. Median home value $455,400, median rent $1,320. Poverty rate 14.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Lake Havasu City's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 41.5%, then short sleep duration at 37.7%. 1 hospital in/around Lake Havasu City, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

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

Population
53,553
Lake Havasu City
Median Income
$70,148
+3% vs avg
Median Home Value
$455,400
+100% vs avg
Median Age
56.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Mohave County) - Lake Havasu 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 Lake Havasu City, AZ
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,320/mo
Poverty Rate
14.1%
Unemployment 5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 18.5%
Work From Home 9.7%
Public Transit 0.5%

Population

White 82.7%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.8%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
41.5%
Short Sleep Duration
37.7%
Obesity
31.3%
Physical Inactivity
26.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.5%
Current Smoking
14.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
14.3%
Binge Drinking
14.3%
Diabetes
13.2%
Current Asthma
10.9%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 58.7%
Annual Checkup 76.2%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
10.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
9.4%
Stroke
4.9%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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1
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0
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
HAVASU REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
LAKE HAVASU CITY · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Lake Havasu City, AZ? ▼
Lake Havasu City, AZ has a population of 53,553 people, located in Mohave County, Arizona.
What is the median household income in Lake Havasu City? ▼
The median household income in Lake Havasu City, AZ is $70,148 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 14.1%.
What is the median home value in Lake Havasu City? ▼
The median home value in Lake Havasu City, AZ is $455,400. Median rent is $1,320/month.
What are the top health concerns in Lake Havasu City? ▼
The top health indicators in Lake Havasu City include High Blood Pressure (41.5%), Short Sleep Duration (37.7%), Obesity (31.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Lake Havasu City? ▼
Lake Havasu City has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Lake Havasu City? ▼
The median age in Lake Havasu City, AZ is 56.1 years. 18.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Lake Havasu City, AZ is located in Mohave County, Arizona. With a population of 54K and a $70,148 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Lake Havasu City area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Lake Havasu City's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Lake Havasu City area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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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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