Bullhead City, AZ GIS Map
Bullhead City is a city in Mohave County, Arizona, with a population of about 41,495. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Mohave County
- Population
- 41,495
- Elevation
- 553 ft
- Coordinates
- 35.1478, -114.5683
- ZIP codes (4)
- 86429, 86430, 86439, 86442
- Land area
- 59.4 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Phoenix
About Bullhead City, AZ
Bullhead City is a city located on the Colorado River in Mohave County, Arizona, United States, 97 miles (156 km) south of Las Vegas, Nevada, and directly across the Colorado River from Laughlin, Nevada, whose casinos and ancillary services supply much of the employment for Bullhead City. Bullhead City is located at the southern end of Lake Mohave.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Bullhead City
- Laughlin, NV1 mi
- Kingman, AZ29 mi
- Lake Havasu City, AZ48 mi
- Boulder City, NV59 mi
- Henderson, NV66 mi
- Whitney, NV71 mi
- Enterprise, NV71 mi
- Paradise, NV73 mi
Other Cities in Mohave County
GIS Data for Bullhead City, AZ
The Bullhead City map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Bullhead City without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Bullhead City Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
42,496
Households
20,952
Median household income
$50,556
Median age
56 years
Median home value
$211,500
Median gross rent
$1,079/mo
Owner-occupied homes
69.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
Below poverty level
18.7%
Land area
59.4 sq mi
Population density
716 / sq mi
County
Bullhead City Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
39,540
April 2020 (estimates base)
41,352
July 2024 estimate
43,266
Change 2010-2020
+4.6%
Change 2020-2024
+4.6%
Photos of Bullhead City
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Bullhead City
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Bullhead City.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laughlin-Bullhead International Airport | 2550 Laughlin View Dr Suite 150, 86429 | Leased | 1,127 | Feb 2028 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Bullhead City
General soil map unit at the city center: Water
Soil Properties
Soil Components
- Water100%
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Bullhead City
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Bullhead City, Az weather station, elevation 531 ft.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 111°F
Coldest month
Dec · avg low 44°F
Annual precipitation
5.4 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 65 | 70 | 79 | 87 | 96 | 107 | 111 | 109 | 103 | 89 | 74 | 64 |
| Avg low °F | 45 | 47 | 51 | 57 | 66 | 73 | 81 | 81 | 73 | 61 | 50 | 44 |
| Precip. in | 1.01 | 1.15 | 0.76 | 0.14 | 0.08 | 0.01 | 0.23 | 0.48 | 0.18 | 0.50 | 0.39 | 0.47 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Bullhead City
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Mohave County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 94.8 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- WildfireRelatively High
- Heat WaveRelatively High
- LightningVery High
- Inland FloodingRelatively High
- Winter WeatherRelatively High
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- Ice StormRelatively Moderate
- AvalancheRelatively Low
- LandslideRelatively Low
- Volcanic ActivityVery Low
- HailRelatively Low
- DroughtVery Low
- TornadoVery Low
- Cold WaveVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Bullhead City FAQ
What county is Bullhead City in?
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Bullhead City, Arizona is located in Mohave County.
What is the population of Bullhead City?
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Bullhead City has a population of about 41,495, making it the number 25 of the 47 Arizona cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Bullhead City?
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The elevation of Bullhead City is approximately 553 feet (169 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Bullhead City?
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ZIP codes for Bullhead City include 86429, 86430, 86439, 86442.
What time zone is Bullhead City in?
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Bullhead City is in the Mountain Standard Time zone (America/Phoenix).
How far is Bullhead City from Phoenix?
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Bullhead City is about 185 miles from Phoenix, the capital of Arizona, in a straight line.
What cities are near Bullhead City?
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Cities near Bullhead City include Laughlin, NV (1 miles); Kingman, AZ (29 miles); Lake Havasu City, AZ (48 miles); Boulder City, NV (59 miles); Henderson, NV (66 miles).
Local notes for Bullhead City, AZ
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.