The Town FilesWalnut Creek, Arizona
Community in Mohave County · population 571 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $248,600
- Household income
- $45,824
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 99°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 61.4
Walnut Creek is a community of 571 people in Mohave County, Arizona. The median home is worth $248,600, close to the typical Arizona town ($248,600). It ranks better for retirees than 99% of Arizona towns, more of a college town than 96% of Arizona towns, better for a vacation home than 91% of Arizona towns.
How Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek is worth $248,600, close to the typical Arizona town ($248,600). Homes cost about 5.4 times the median household income of $45,824, which is more affordable than 18% of Arizona towns. 92.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Walnut Creek | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $248,600 | $248,600 |
| Median rent | — | $1,050 |
| Median household income | $45,824 | $60,835 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.4× | 4.0× |
| Homeownership | 92.2% | 78.6% |
| Median year built | 1999 | 1990 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Walnut Creek
| People | Walnut Creek | Typical Arizona town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61.4 | 42.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 45.7% | 21.8% |
| Under 18 | 7.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.4% | 18.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.8% | 13.8% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.7% | — |
| Work from home | 18.0% | 10.2% |
| Average commute | — min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.1% | 88.0% |
Weather in Walnut Creek
July highs average 98.7°F and January lows 30.9°F. About 8.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Arizona town: 0.2 in). Expect about 113 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 66 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Walnut Creek since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Arizona town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on October 18, 2010 about 9.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 18, 2010.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on November 22, 1996.
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 Walnut Creek itself the ACS puts it at 4.9%.
Towns near Walnut Creek
- Golden Valley, AZ7.9 mi · 8,801 people · home $176,000
- Kingman, AZ8.8 mi · 32,689 people · home $267,700
- New Kingman-Butler, AZ11.3 mi · 12,907 people · home $118,900
- Bullhead City, AZ24.3 mi · 41,348 people · home $211,500
- Valle Vista, AZ24.4 mi · 1,802 people · home $279,800
- Fort Mohave, AZ26.9 mi · 16,190 people · home $294,300
- Laughlin, NV27.7 mi · 8,658 people · home $283,700
- Mohave Valley, AZ29.7 mi · 2,693 people · home $256,900
Walnut Creek questions
Is Walnut Creek, Arizona a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Walnut Creek scores better for retirees than 99% of Arizona towns and quieter than 61%. 45.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 61.4).
How much does a house cost in Walnut Creek?
The median owner-occupied home in Walnut Creek is valued at $248,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,824, so homes cost about 5.4 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Walnut Creek?
July highs average 98.7°F and January lows 30.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 8.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Walnut Creek get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Walnut Creek since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on October 18, 2010. 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)