Fort Mohave, AZ Economy


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Fort Mohave, AZ is a small town known for its recreational activities, beautiful landscapes, and friendly community. It is located in Mohave County in Arizona, and has a population of around 14,000 people. Rent for a two-bedroom apartment here is quite low compared to the national average rent for such an apartment, at $1,150 versus the US average of $1,430. Grocery costs are also low in Fort Mohave as they have a grocery cost index of 96 compared to 100 in the US. The local economy largely relies on tourism with many hotels and restaurants present in the area. Local companies include Fidelity Investments, Famous Dave's BBQ Restaurant, Walgreens Pharmacy, Valero Gas Station and Check Cashing Store among others. There are also several educational institutions such as Clovis Community College and University of Phoenix which provide employment opportunities for residents. All these factors make Fort Mohave an attractive destination to live or even visit.

Fort Mohave has an unemployment rate of 7.1%. The US average is 6.0%.

Fort Mohave has seen the job market decrease by -2.7% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 41.2%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Fort Mohave
- The Sales Tax Rate for Fort Mohave is 5.9%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Fort Mohave is 4.2%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Fort Mohave
- The average income of a Fort Mohave resident is $32,553 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Fort Mohave resident is $61,546 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

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Over 2 years ago

I came here to visit, but have decided to buy a house here instead. It seems to be a growing town with everything we need within 5 miles. There is a Smiths Grocery, and  More

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Over 10 years ago

Nine months out of the year the weather is gorgeous. Dry, clean air with the Colorado River winding down the west side of town. Shopping is big box but easy to get to,  More

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Over 12 years ago

Desert temperatures are expectably high, and at some few hundred feet above sea level and at the edge of the Mojave Desert, Fort Mo has seen many days topping over 110  More

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