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Enjoying Havasu ! |
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 |
