The Town FilesColorado City, Arizona
Town in Mohave County · population 2,478 (2020 Census)
- Household income
- $64,167
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 19.4
Colorado City is a town of 2,478 people in Mohave County, Arizona. It ranks better for cycling than 99% of Arizona towns, better for young professionals than 91% of Arizona towns, more vibrant than 79% of Arizona towns.
How Colorado City 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
Median rent is $2,420 a month. 47.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Colorado City | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | — | $248,600 |
| Median rent | $2,420 | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $64,167 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | —× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 47.1% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.5% | — |
Who lives in Colorado City
| People | Colorado City | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 19.4 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 1.7% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 46.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.5% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 29.4% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 0.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.9% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | 16.1 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.0% | 88.0% |
Weather in Colorado City
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 Colorado City since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Arizona town. The strongest, an F1, struck on December 27, 1983 about 0.8 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 Colorado City itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in Colorado City
3 public schools with 1,066 students, about 35.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masada Charter School (charter) | K-9 | 509 | — |
| Cottonwood Elementary | PK-5 | 357 | 21.0 |
| El Capitan Public School | 6-12 | 200 | 15.4 |
Towns near Colorado City
- Centennial Park, AZ1.1 mi · 1,578 people · home $559,500
- Hildale, UT3.2 mi · 1,127 people · home $379,200
- Apple Valley, UT10.1 mi · 855 people · home $457,800
- Springdale, UT14.7 mi · 514 people · home $867,300
- Virgin, UT19.7 mi · 670 people · home $585,900
- La Verkin, UT23.2 mi · 4,354 people · home $393,300
- Hurricane, UT24.0 mi · 20,036 people · home $456,000
- Kanab, UT25.8 mi · 4,683 people · home $456,800
Colorado City questions
Is Colorado City, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Colorado City scores better for retirees than 1% of Arizona towns and quieter than 5%. 1.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 19.4).
What is the weather like in Colorado City?
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 Colorado City get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Colorado City 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)