City profile · Arizona · Census ACS 2023

Bullhead City, AZ

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Bullhead City - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

42,193
Residents
$47,717
Median income
$196,900
Median home
$1,365
Median rent (state)

Bullhead City - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Bullhead City lands in the 16th percentile for household income and the 20th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

16th
percentile, household income
42nd
percentile, home value
52nd
percentile, median rent
20th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Bullhead City, AZ

42,193 people live in Bullhead City, Arizona - a small city by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Bullhead City brings in $47,717 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 15.2%. Bullhead City's housing stock carries a median value of $196,900, and the median resident age is 53.7 years. About 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 39.3% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 415 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Building Boom), up 67% from five years earlier. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 2647.8 incidents per 100,000 residents, near the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 74.2°F with 5.4 inches of precipitation per year.

Arizona tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Arizona scores 100.7 (Near Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,365 per month. Monthly utility costs average around $215 across Arizona, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Commute times here average 19.8 minutes, with 78.3% driving alone and 7.0% working from home, per Census ACS commuting data. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 94.8 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

42,193 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Arizona

Median Household Income

$47,717 /yr

Poverty 15.2%

Cost of Living Index (state)

100.7 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Arizona average

How does Bullhead City compare to other US cities?

Bullhead City measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 16% higher than other cities
Home value 42% pricier than other cities
Median rent 52% pricier than other cities
Safety 20% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Arizona alone, Bullhead City ranks #45 of 61 Arizona cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Bullhead City's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Arizona, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

16thIncome percentile
20thSafety percentile

16th percentile nationally for median household income · 20th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Bullhead City's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Bullhead City's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 30 Avg. percentile National median
Bullhead City's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Bullhead City's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$196,900 Among the most affordable more affordable than 58% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Bullhead City $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Bullhead City, AZ Bullhead City, AZ's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Bullhead City, AZ-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Bullhead City, AZ median $47,717/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Bullhead City, AZ's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Bullhead City, AZ. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 14.6%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 15.2%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 39.3%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
42,193
Median Income
$47,717
Median Home Value
$196,900
Median Age
53.7
Poverty Rate
15.2%
Labor force participation
39.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2647.8
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
455.3
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2192.5
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
74.2°F
Annual Precipitation
5.4"
Annual Snowfall
N/A

Schools

Total Schools
10
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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41,000 residents42,000 residents43,000 residents44,000 residents45,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 41,486 residents 43,987 residents ▲ +6.0%
Bullhead City's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
415
housing units authorized
Single-Family
375
detached homes
Multifamily
40
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
9.8
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 248
2020 305
2021 400
2022 325
2023 293
2024 415

Permit volume increased 67% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
19.8 minutes
Drive Alone
78.3%
Carpool
7.9%
Public Transit
0.9%
Walk
1.5%
Work from Home
7.0%
Other
4.4%

Based on 14,034 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Arizona - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$131
avg/month
Natural Gas
$34
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$50
avg/month
Total Utilities
$215
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Arizona state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Arizona state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Bullhead City sits in

Cost of Living Index
100.7
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,365/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
94.8 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Arizona

Apache Junction
39,746 people
Sierra Vista
45,203 people
Sun
38,018 people
Prescott
46,744 people
Oro Valley
47,595 people
Prescott Valley
48,048 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Bullhead City's 42,193 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Peachtree Corners, GA
42,184 people
Moline, IL
42,235 people
Danville, VA
42,239 people
Linton Hall, VA
42,077 people
Coppell, TX
42,029 people
Mableton, GA
42,403 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Bullhead City's $47,717 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Elkton, MI
$47,717 median income
Oneonta, AL
$47,719 median income
Hartsville, SC
$47,720 median income
Eveleth, MN
$47,721 median income
Dunsmuir, CA
$47,708 median income
Sims, IL
$47,708 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Bullhead City, AZ Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Bullhead City, AZ - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 77.7% 11.4% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 20.3% White 77.7% Black or African American 2.5% Asian 1.6% American Indian 0.9% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 5.9% Two or more races 11.4% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Bullhead City compares to nearby Arizona cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Bullhead City (this city) 42,193 $47,717
Apache Junction 39,746 $58,619
Sierra Vista 45,203 $69,783
Sun 38,018 $52,111
Census ACS 5-year FIPS AZ FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Bullhead City, AZ?

What is the population of Bullhead City, AZ? +

Bullhead City, AZ counts 42,193 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Bullhead City, AZ? +

In Bullhead City, the typical household earns $47,717 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Bullhead City? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Bullhead City; the closest available measure is the Arizona state average, a cost of living index of 100.7 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Arizona vary by metro area.

Is Bullhead City, AZ safe? +

Bullhead City has a total crime rate of 2647.8 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Bullhead City, AZ? +

The median home value in Bullhead City is $196,900, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Bullhead City? +

Climate normals put Bullhead City's yearly average temperature at 74.2°F, 5.4 inches of precipitation. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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