The Town FilesDolan Springs, Arizona
Community in Mohave County · population 1,734 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $131,100
- Household income
- $25,996
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 112°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 68.1
Dolan Springs is a community of 1,734 people in Mohave County, Arizona. The median home is worth $131,100, below the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks quieter than 96% of Arizona towns, better for first-time buyers than 93% of Arizona towns, better for retirees than 79% of Arizona towns.
How Dolan Springs 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 Dolan Springs is worth $131,100, below the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 5.0 times the median household income of $25,996, which is more affordable than 26% of Arizona towns. 84.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Dolan Springs | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $131,100 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | — | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $25,996 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.0× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 84.4% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 18.1% | — |
Who lives in Dolan Springs
| People | Dolan Springs | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 68.1 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 52.9% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 12.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.6% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 41.1% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 11.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.6% | — |
| Work from home | 12.8% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | — min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.5% | 88.0% |
Weather in Dolan Springs
July highs average 111.9°F and January lows 41.4°F. About 5.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. Expect about 174 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 1 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Dolan Springs since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Arizona town. The strongest, an F1, struck on August 6, 1983 about 5.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 6, 1983.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 2 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on September 16, 2014.
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 Dolan Springs itself the ACS puts it at 30%.
Public schools in Dolan Springs
1 public school with 189 students, about 17.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Tipton Elementary School | PK-6 | 189 | 17.2 |
Towns near Dolan Springs
- Golden Valley, AZ26.7 mi · 8,801 people · home $176,000
- Valle Vista, AZ26.8 mi · 1,802 people · home $279,800
- New Kingman-Butler, AZ27.4 mi · 12,907 people · home $118,900
- Meadview, AZ27.6 mi · 1,420 people · home $74,200
Dolan Springs questions
Is Dolan Springs, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Dolan Springs scores better for retirees than 79% of Arizona towns and quieter than 96%. 52.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 68.1).
How much does a house cost in Dolan Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in Dolan Springs is valued at $131,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $25,996, so homes cost about 5.0 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Dolan Springs?
July highs average 111.9°F and January lows 41.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 5.0 inches of precipitation a year.
Does Dolan Springs get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Dolan Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on August 6, 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)