Lake Havasu City

Lake Havasu City, Arizona Overview

Lake Havasu City scores 52.0/100 overall (C+), ranking #14 of 20 cities in Arizona — above the state composite of 44.7. Safety is the city’s relative strength at 80/100, while Environment lags at 26/100.

Income & Employment in Lake Havasu City

The median household income in Lake Havasu City is $66,264, 11% below the statewide median of $74,568. The local unemployment rate of 3.9% is lower than the state’s 4.3%. Population grew 0.4% recently.

Safety in Lake Havasu City

At 286.3 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, Lake Havasu City sits meaningfully below the Arizona average of 430 — a 50% lower gap. The property crime rate is 1262.6 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Lake Havasu City

With a cost of living index of 89.9, Lake Havasu City is well below the national average of 100, offering meaningful savings on everyday expenses. The median home value is $411,500. Median monthly rent is $1,269. Renters spend 23.0% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline. The price-to-income ratio of 6.2x suggests home buyers face a stretched market.

Health & Wellness in Lake Havasu City

The adult obesity rate in Lake Havasu City is 31.3% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 13.2%. Residents average 14.3 poor mental health days per month. Arizona ranks #33 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Lake Havasu City

Lake Havasu City has a high school graduation rate of 91%. With a student-teacher ratio of 22.7:1, class sizes tend to be larger than the national median. Per-pupil spending of $9,039 falls below the national median. The city has 12 public schools serving 5,754 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Lake Havasu City

Summers in Lake Havasu City are hot, averaging 94.8°F. Summers average 94.8°F. Winters average 54.7°F. The area is arid, receiving only 7.2 inches of precipitation annually.

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