Bullhead City : Arizona

 

What It Is Like to Retire in Bullhead City

Bullhead City, Arizona, is located in the shadow of the Black Mountain Range along the Colorado River. Each year more than 6 million people visit the resort area, which includes plenty of casinos. The 2020 population was just over 41,000. Gambling is an important part of this community, and this helps provide a good mix of restaurants and retailers. Locals also enjoy hiking, fishing, and kayaking in the Colorado River.
 

Where to Retire in Bullhead City and Home Prices

There are 21 RV parks and other affordable active communities in or around Bullhead City. In early 2023, Zillow reported the median home value was $294,630.
 

What Is Special about Bullhead City

The Lake Mead National Recreation Area is just a few miles north of Bullhead City.
 

What Is Not Special about Bullhead City

Bullhead City is one of the hottest places in North America.
 

Who Will Like Retirement in Bullhead City

Those who like a lively gambling and shopping scene, plenty of entertainment, heat, and water recreation retire here. The average age at 51 is above average for Arizona and the U.S.
 

Local Economy Is Driven by

Gambling, tourism, and retirement drive the local economy.
 

Climate and Physical Environment

Bullhead City is on the southern border of Lake Mohave in western Arizona. Winters are mild, but summer temps often exceed 120 degrees.
 

Restaurants & Cultural Scene

There are many festivals, including a River Regatta and Chile Cook-off. Bullhead City boasts 2 libraries and 3 college campuses including Mohave Community College and a branch of Northern Arizona University. The Mohave Crossing Event Center hosts many events, as do the many resorts and casinos in the area.
 

Crime

Crime is lower than the national average.
 

Medical Facilities

The Western Arizona Regional Medical Center is the primary health care facility.
 

Transportation

Transportation includes Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport, and an Amtrak station in Laughlin. Bullhead city is below average in walkability when compared to other communities.
 

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