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Kingman, Arizona

Introduction to Kingman, Arizona

Kingman, Arizona, in Mohave county, is 78 miles SE of Henderson, Nevada and 91 miles SE of Las Vegas, Nevada. The city is conveniently located inside the Las Vegas metropolitan area. There are an estimated 20,069 people in Kingman.

Kingman History

Kingman was established in 1882. The city was named in honor of Lewis Kingman, who surveyed the area between Albuquerque and Needles and supervised the building of a railroad connecting Winslow to Beale's Springs.

Kingman and nearby Attractions

  • Hualapai Mountain Recreation Area
  • Lake Mead National Recreation Area
  • Colorado River
  • Route 66 Museum
  • Army Airfield Museum
  • Grand Canyon

Things To Do In Kingman

Kingman has much to offer to residents and visitors. It is situated in a beautiful location along Interstate 40 and has a charming historic atmosphere. It offers wonderful opportunities for scenic hiking and also has excellent restaurants and cafes. The Mohave Museum of History and Art and the Route 66 museum are popular spots in the area as well. During a stay in Kingman, one can also visit the Grand Canyon.

Kingman Transportation

Bullhead International is the nearest major airport.

Kingman Higher Education

Higher education can be obtained at Mohave Community College. Other nearby institutes include the University of Nevada-Las Vegas and the Community College of Southern Nevada.

High Points

Kingman strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arizona):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Kingman Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Kingman Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Kingman, AZ

Comparing Kingman to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arizona (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population85
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population87
Racial Diversity64
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Well-Paid Single Men37
Female Share of the Population36
Well-Paid Single Women26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty47
People in Middle Class or Better47
Median Family Income47
College Educated Adults35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times98
Walking and Biking to Work85
Working at Home75
Public Transportation Use34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built108
Affordability of Property Taxes96
Seasonal and Vacation Housing82
Affordability of Rents65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
People Living Alone57

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime36
Low Property Crime12

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