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Living in
New Kingman-Butler.
New Kingman-Butler is an unincorporated community in Mohave County, AZ. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in New Kingman-Butler
Living in New Kingman-Butler means settling into a quiet, aging community in northern Arizona where you're part of a small-town feel without feeling completely isolated—Kingman's downtown is just seven miles south when you need services or amenities. The cost of living here is genuinely affordable: median home values hover around $118,900 and rent runs roughly $1,018 a month, which gives you real breathing room on a modest income, though you'll want to know the median household income sits at $40,949 and only about 6.5% of residents hold college degrees, reflecting the blue-collar character of the area. The community skews older (median age 47.9 years), which creates a specific culture: quieter weekends, strong family networks, and a slower pace that some people crave and others find isolating, so honestly assess whether you thrive in that environment.
New Kingman-Butler at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
20.8%
Foreign-Born
8.7%
Broadband Internet
84.0%
of households
Population Growth
+2.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in New Kingman-Butler: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In New Kingman-Butler, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (81.1%), and 10.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.6%
of residents
65 and Older
26.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.2%
of households
Married Couples
37.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.25
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 34% below AZ average
Rent, home values, and income in New Kingman-Butler
In New Kingman-Butler, rent runs 34% below the AZ average, and home values are 70% below the AZ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
34.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
12.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
94.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$563
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
65.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1989
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.5%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts above AZ average
Unemployment in New Kingman-Butler
Unemployment in Mohave County, which includes New Kingman-Butler, is 0.8 percentage points higher than the AZ average.
Unemployment rate
New Kingman-Butler: Mohave County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Mohave County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What New Kingman-Butler Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute20.6 min avg
How New Kingman-Butler residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In New Kingman-Butler, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 83% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 32 mi
Laughlin Bullhead International Airport (IFP)
Regional airport · few flights76k passengers boarded in 2025
- 86 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 32% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Mohave County Sheriff's Office, which covers New Kingman-Butler, runs 32% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
222.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,427
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Mohave County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
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 New Kingman-Butler, 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 New Kingman-Butler, 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
New Kingman-Butler 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" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in New Kingman-Butler
Uninsured
13.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside New Kingman-Butler's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Kingman Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.7 mi away · Kingman
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.
Education20.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in New Kingman-Butler
New Kingman-Butler's student/teacher ratio is 20.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 8.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
8.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
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, 53 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for New Kingman-Butler
New Kingman-Butler has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Lake Mead National Recreation Area (53 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
53 mi awayCastle Mountains National Monument
National Monument
61 mi awayGrand Canyon-Parashant National Monument
National Monument
83 mi awayMojave National Preserve
National Preserve
85 mi awayCities Near New Kingman-Butler
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to New Kingman-Butler?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
New Kingman-Butler FAQ
Is New Kingman-Butler, Arizona affordable?⌄
New Kingman-Butler's median rent is $1,018/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $40,949/year. Median home value is $118,900.
Is New Kingman-Butler, Arizona safe?⌄
New Kingman-Butler is policed by the Mohave County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 222 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1427 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in New Kingman-Butler, Arizona?⌄
Mohave County, which includes New Kingman-Butler, has an unemployment rate of 5.1%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in New Kingman-Butler, Arizona?⌄
The cost of living in New Kingman-Butler is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,018/month and median household income is $40,949/year. The median home value is $118,900. About 35% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in New Kingman-Butler, Arizona?⌄
The average commute in New Kingman-Butler is 21 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