Lake Havasu City, AZ


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Lake Havasu City, AZ

About Lake Havasu City, AZ

Lake Havasu City, Arizona is a scenic lakeside destination nestled in the foothills of the lower Colorado River. It offers residents and visitors an array of outdoor activities, attractions and amenities. With 300 days of sunshine per year and close proximity to Lake Havasu State Park, it’s easy to explore the area’s natural beauty. In addition to boating, fishing, swimming and hiking, there are multiple golf courses, zip lines, ATV trails and water sports available for recreation. Meanwhile, culture enthusiasts can enjoy art galleries, museums and theaters as well as a vibrant nightlife scene. With so much to do and see in Lake Havasu City, it's no wonder why this destination continues to draw people from all over the world! 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: Lake Havasu City
Zip Codes: 86406 86403 86404
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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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Lake Havasu City Cost of Living

Strong growth, sunny, and low traffic make Lake Havasu City a great place to live.

$435,900
+22.4% higher than avg
$59,817
-15.4% lower than avg
3.8 / 8.6
Comfort Index
summer/winter
Lake Havasu City Crime
32.6 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Lake Havasu City, Arizona
$83,520
for a family
$36,400
for a single person
Pros & Cons of Lake Havasu City
   Strong growth
Weak economy
   Sunny
Poor health
   Low traffic
Few cultural resources
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Over 3 years ago
First I want to begin this review by saying I am a young black woman who stopped here for 1 day on her way to California with my husband, who is white. Every  More
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Over 3 years ago
Unfortunately, many on the far-right like to “claim” Lake Havasu City, but that’s going to change very soon as more Dems move in and help to build the economy and add  More
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My wife and I purchased last year for a few reasons: we got tired of the people in California; city living and crime. Not trying to insult anyone just true. As we  More
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