Lake Havasu City
Community Profile
America's Home of the London Bridge, on Arizona's West Coast, Lake Havasu and the Colorado River. Founded in 1963, the 42-square-mile city was incorporated in 1978 and now has a population of approximately 52,000. There are 424 full-time city employees, with another 162 part-time.
Climate
The average minimum temperature is 63.26. The average maximum temperature is 90.39. The average annual precipitation is 3.82.
Education
Six elementary schools, two middle schools, one high school, 1 Round Table Program, 8 preschools, four charter schools, Mohave Community College, Northern Arizona University-Mohave 2 Plus 2 Partnership.
Recreation
A lake with 450 miles of shoreline, four city parks, 1 dog park, performing arts center, eight lighted tennis courts, four private golf courses.
Health Care
One hospital (Havasu Regional Medical Center, with an oncology center), and one Medical Surgical Center.
Public Protection
Six fire stations, one Police facility.
Business
Manufacturing, including boat manufacturing and testing; tourism, eight commercial centers, education commerce.
Facilities
Community center, aquatic center, 28 hotels with 1610 rooms, two campgrounds for tent camping, four RV campgrounds, three boat launch ramps.
Residents and Their Demographics
23,018 households; median age 47.5; median household income, $35,881; labor force, 17,021; unemployment rate, 2.4 percent.