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Golden Valley, Arizona
Golden Valley is a community of 8,567 people in Mohave County, Arizona.
Why visit Golden Valley
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail, 5 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 99°F; December lows average 30°F.
Weather in Golden Valley
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Golden Valley
Golden Valley is a census-designated place (CDP) and Unincorporated community in Mohave County, Arizona, United States, located halfway between Kingman and Bullhead City. The population was 8,801 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 7,942 in 2025.
From the Wikipedia article Golden Valley, Arizona (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes5
El Rancho
Restaurant · 3.4 mi
Bullhead City–Kingman Highway
Mo-Sa 07:00-19:00; Su 07:00-15:00
Great American Pizza and Subs
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.2 mi
6775 Bullhead City-Kingman Highway, Golden Valley
History
Golden Valley was named after a company from Hollywood, California, that went into partnership with Crystal Collins to develop most of the land south of Arizona State Route 68 into 2.5-acre (1.0 ha) parcels. The company's name was Golden Valley Development Company. The land was split into 2.5 acre parcels and sold for $695 each: $10 down and $10 per month.
From the History section of Golden Valley, Arizona on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries2
Black Mountain Elementary School
School · 1.4 mi
3404 N Santa Maria Rd, Golden Valley
Healthcare1
Golden Valley Medical Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.2 mi
4995 West Highway 68, Golden Valley
Map of Golden Valley
19 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 31°F | 1.0 in |
| Feb | 61°F | 33°F | 1.0 in |
| Mar | 67°F | 38°F | 0.6 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 43°F | 0.5 in |
| May | 85°F | 53°F | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 95°F | 62°F | 0.1 in |
| Jul | 99°F | 70°F | 0.9 in |
| Aug | 97°F | 69°F | 0.9 in |
| Sep | 91°F | 60°F | 1.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 48°F | 0.7 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 36°F | 0.6 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 30°F | 0.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Kingman Mohave Co Ap 72370 (17 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Mohave County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2015-08-09: Willow Fire (Fire)
- 2013-07-02: Dean Peak Fire (Fire)
- 2010-03-18: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-12: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Kingman Airport (IGM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- So-Hi 6 mi northeast, about 10 min by car
- Walnut Creek 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Kingman 13 mi east, about 20 min by car
- New Kingman-Butler 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Lazy Y U 16 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Bullhead City 19 mi west, about 31 min by car
- Laughlin 22 mi west, about 36 min by car
- Fort Mohave 24 mi southwest, about 39 min by car
- Desert Hills 46 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Lake Havasu City 49 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Golden Valley Arizona, Renjishino, CC BY 3.0
- Golden Valley, Arizona (2640220984), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Golden Valley, Arizona (2639387027), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Golden Valley, Arizona (2640170686), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Golden Valley, Arizona (2640217272), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- ISS051-E-13166 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-213374 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS038-E-56487 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS027-E-31867 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-287473 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS051-E-13165 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-287472 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS017-E-19358 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS027-E-33472 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Junction of U.S. 93 and S.R. 68 (2640175934), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- U.S. 93 Approaching Kingman, Arizona and I-40 (3437326596), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
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