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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 40
Population33,850
Foreign Born2.1%
Population Density902people per mi²
Median Age44.2 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

86/100

14% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Kingman, Arizona

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $16k$30k
Comfortable $47k$69k
Luxury $97k+$151k+
Elite (Top 5%) $114k+$177k+
Affordability Ratio

87%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A-
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean81%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
32
Positive
17
Poor
11
Negative
1

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

1.3mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.2mi

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

1.4mi

Airport

LAS — Harry Reid International

87.7mi

Post Office

USPS — Kingman, AZ

1.9mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf1Nearest 2.3 mi
Camping0 
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0 

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C-
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$60k+7.2%
20% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$551k
16% below US avg
College Educated
19.9%
43% below US avg
WFH
6.3%
56% below US avg
Homeownership
67.7%
4% above US avg
Median Home
$243k
14% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C+
Moderate

Crime rates similar to the national median for U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
36.1
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+71.4%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+96.9%
Homicide
0.03 / 1k Residents36% below state avg
Robbery
0.31 / 1k Residents38% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.78 / 1k Residents35% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr+45.9%
Burglary
2.03 / 1k Residents24% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
28.00 / 1k Residents152% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
3.50 / 1k Residents102% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+15Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Kingman, Arizona
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B-
Fair9.5% of income
Property Rights
B
GoodIJ Grade B
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (20% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season275 days348 frost-free
Annual Rainfall7.1"
Elevation3,471 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
C
Weak254 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak902/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B
Fair1 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Wildfire, Heat Wave, Earthquake, Lightning
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 175 mi · coast 227 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$104.9M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityHenderson318k people are 79 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital165 miPhoenix, AZ
Nearest Prison16 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-22T11:26:40.000Z

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