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Kingman.
About
Life in Kingman
If you're considering Kingman, understand this is a practical highway town, not a retirement destination or tourism hub—though that does drive some of the local economy. The real appeal is affordability: median home values around $267,700 and rents near $1,058 monthly are genuinely accessible, with a median household income of $61,792 and unemployment sitting at a healthy 4.7%. Your commute to most places will be short—the average is just 19.2 minutes—but that's because employment is local and limited; serious job hunting might require the drive to Flagstaff or Las Vegas.
Kingman at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Foreign-Born
5.4%
Broadband Internet
89.9%
of households
Population Growth
+9.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Kingman: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Kingman, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (36.1%), and 5.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.0%
of residents
65 and Older
25.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.4%
of households
Married Couples
45.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.20
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 31% below AZ average
Rent, home values, and income in Kingman
In Kingman, rent runs 31% below the AZ average, and home values are 32% below the AZ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
94.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,006
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
68.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1995
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $273,927 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above AZ average
Unemployment in Kingman
Unemployment in Kingman is 0.4 percentage points higher than the AZ average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Kingman Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute17.7 min avg
How Kingman residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Kingman, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 85% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 29 mi
Laughlin Bullhead International Airport (IFP)
Regional airport · few flights76k passengers boarded in 2025
- 87 mi
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
Major hub26.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 28% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Kingman runs 28% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
235.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,382.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Kingman Police Department
Natural DisastersFlash Flood most common — 35 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
94.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Mohave County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Mohave County, which includes Kingman, the most common type is flash flood, with 35 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 35 | Excessive Heat | $1.8M |
| 2024 | 29 | Excessive Heat | $271,000 |
| 2023 | 28 | Flash Flood | $426,000 |
| 2022 | 55 | Flash Flood | $1.1M |
| 2021 | 33 | Flash Flood | $1.1M |
| 2020 | 15 | Excessive Heat | $183,000 |
| 2019 | 34 | Flash Flood | $1.3M |
| 2018 | 33 | Flash Flood | $632,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Mohave County, county-wide
Air Quality17 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Mohave County, which includes Kingman, is typically good — 331 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
17
Good Days
331
per year
Moderate Days
16
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Mohave County, county-wide
Climate97°F summers, 31°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Kingman has hot summers (avg high 97°F) and cold winters (avg low 31°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
97°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
58°/31°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
8.0"
Hot Days/Year
113
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
66
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
40
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 31°F | 0.98" |
| Feb | 61°F | 33°F | 1.04" |
| Mar | 67°F | 38°F | 0.59" |
| Apr | 75°F | 43°F | 0.46" |
| May | 85°F | 53°F | 0.08" |
| Jun | 95°F | 62°F | 0.11" |
| Jul | 99°F | 70°F | 0.86" |
| Aug | 97°F | 69°F | 0.88" |
| Sep | 91°F | 60°F | 0.96" |
| Oct | 79°F | 48°F | 0.74" |
| Nov | 66°F | 37°F | 0.62" |
| Dec | 56°F | 30°F | 0.68" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Kingman
Kingman has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Kingman Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education24.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Kingman
Kingman's student/teacher ratio is 24.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 20.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
14
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
20.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
24.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Lake Mead National Recreation Area, 55 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Kingman
Kingman has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Lake Mead National Recreation Area (55 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
55 mi awayCastle Mountains National Monument
National Monument
61 mi awayGrand Canyon-Parashant National Monument
National Monument
85 mi awayMojave National Preserve
National Preserve
85 mi awayPublic Libraries in Kingman
Kingman Branch Library
3269 N Burbank St, Kingman
Cities Near Kingman
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Kingman?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Kingman FAQ
Is Kingman, Arizona affordable?⌄
Kingman's median rent is $1,058/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $61,792/year. Median home value is $267,700.
Is Kingman, Arizona safe?⌄
Kingman's violent crime rate was 236 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3383 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Kingman, Arizona?⌄
Kingman has an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Kingman, Arizona?⌄
The cost of living in Kingman is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,058/month and median household income is $61,792/year. The median home value is $267,700. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Kingman, Arizona?⌄
The average commute in Kingman is 18 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from