The Town FilesCentennial Park, Arizona
Community in Mohave County · population 1,578 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $559,500
- Household income
- $167,872
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 17.0
Centennial Park is a community of 1,578 people in Mohave County, Arizona. The median home is worth $559,500, above the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks better for families than 97% of Arizona towns, better for first-time buyers than 88% of Arizona towns, better for young professionals than 82% of Arizona towns.
How Centennial Park ranks
Percentile among Arizona towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arizona towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Centennial Park is worth $559,500, above the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $167,872, which is more affordable than 65% of Arizona towns. 79.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Centennial Park | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $559,500 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | — | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $167,872 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 79.6% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 2013 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.4% | — |
Who lives in Centennial Park
| People | Centennial Park | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 17.0 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 1.1% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 50.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.7% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.5% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 0.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 23.4% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | 29.7 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 88.0% |
Weather in Centennial Park
July highs average 94.6°F and January lows 24.5°F. About 14.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 12.4 inches of snow (typical Arizona town: 0.2 in). Expect about 72 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 120 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Centennial Park since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Arizona town. The strongest, an F1, struck on December 27, 1983 about 1.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 27, 1983.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 5 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on July 28, 2006.
Severe weather in Mohave County since 1996
Mohave County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4524: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3442: Covid-19 |
| August 9, 2015 | Fire | FM-5095: Willow Fire |
| July 2, 2013 | Fire | FM-5033: Dean Peak Fire |
| March 18, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1888: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Mohave County
Mohave County had 56,391 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,199 a year. Unemployment was 4.5% in 2023; in Centennial Park itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Towns near Centennial Park
- Colorado City, AZ1.1 mi · 2,478 people · home —
- Hildale, UT4.4 mi · 1,127 people · home $379,200
- Apple Valley, UT11.1 mi · 855 people · home $457,800
- Springdale, UT15.8 mi · 514 people · home $867,300
- Virgin, UT20.7 mi · 670 people · home $585,900
- La Verkin, UT24.3 mi · 4,354 people · home $393,300
- Hurricane, UT24.8 mi · 20,036 people · home $456,000
- Fredonia, AZ25.7 mi · 1,323 people · home $265,700
Centennial Park questions
Is Centennial Park, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Centennial Park scores better for retirees than 4% of Arizona towns and quieter than 75%. 1.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 17.0).
How much does a house cost in Centennial Park?
The median owner-occupied home in Centennial Park is valued at $559,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $167,872, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Centennial Park?
July highs average 94.6°F and January lows 24.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 14.3 inches of precipitation a year and 12.4 inches of snow.
Does Centennial Park get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Centennial Park since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on December 27, 1983. The typical Arizona town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)