By Dwight Malone
Bullhead City covers 46 square miles in Mojave County along the Arizona/Nevada border. Its desert climate makes it often one of the hottest cities in the
United States, where summer temperatures average between 110 and 115 degrees F. It is also common for temperatures to exceed 125 degrees.
Employment
Many residents of Bullhead City are employed at casinos in Laughlin, Nevada.
Population
According to the 2006 Census, Bullhead City had a population of 40,225.
RV Parks
Bullhead City has 18 RV parks, including Fiesta RV resort, Silver View RV Resort and River City RV Park.
The Name
Originally called Hardyville after postmaster William Harrison Hardy, it was later renamed Bullhead City as a variation on Bull's Head Rock, a navigation point on the Colorado River near the city.
Precipitation
August is the rainiest month, with an average rainfall of 0.99 inches.
About the Author:
Dwight Malone is a journalist who has worked for various Chicago-area newspapers, including the "Chicago Tribune" and "Naperville Sun." He has been a writer, editor and graphic designer since 2000. Malone studied journalism at Eastern Illinois University.
