Kingman represents classic small town America, with very nice people and community-oriented activities that bring us together as neighbors and friends.
Our unique culture and traditions are rooted in cattle ranching, 乘火车旅行, and mining— along with the allure of the open road on famous Route 66, which runs through town.
Importantly, Kingman is a place where you can get involved and make a difference. Our strongest asset is the community spirit of our residents. Many local individuals, 俱乐部, 教堂, and other community groups have deep commitment to making our town a place to learn, 成长, 并蓬勃发展. Their energy and dedication are powerful factors for enhancing health and quality-of-life in our community.
Cultural events and activities
Our close-knit community sponsors many events and activities throughout the year, such as:
- 艺术节目
- 户外音乐会
- 街区聚会
- 季节性的节日
- Theater performances
- 牛仔竞技表演
- 经典车展
- 艺术 & 工艺品博览会
- Gem and mineral shows
- 农贸市场
- 生活娱乐
- 贸易展览
- Wine tastings and winery tours
- Native American arts
- 具有历史意义的地标
- 博物馆
- 社区合唱团
- 社区 orchestra
- Sports competitions, tournaments & 比赛
天气
With an elevation of 3300-3500 ft. above sea level, Kingman has much milder summers and cooler winters than many other parts of Arizona.
- Annual average high temperature - 74.3°F
- Annual average low temperature - 48.5°F
- Average annual rainfall - 10.04英寸
- Average high temperature in the hottest month (July) - 96°F
- Average low temperature in the hottest month (July) - 69°F
- Average high temperature in coldest month (January) - 54°F
- Average low temperature in coldest month (January) - 31°F
教育
Kingman offers many 教育al opportunities from K-12 to higher 教育.
- Elementary schools – 8 public and 1 private
- Middle School – 5 public and 1 private
- High School – 3 public
- 社区 College – Mohave 社区 College
- Vocational 教育 – Mohave 社区 College
- University Extension Courses – Northern Arizona University
- Medical residency and internships – Kingman Regional Medical Center
Delight in our scenic beauty & recreational opportunities
Kingman is located where the Mohave Desert transitions to the Sonoran Desert to our south. With the magnificent pine-covered 华拉派部落山 to our east and multi-hued stone formations to our west, our stunning vistas change almost hourly with the light.
Our skies are clear, clean, and vast. Spectacular sunrises and sunsets illuminate our beautiful high-desert landscape with dazzling color. 在晚上, starlight is unimpeded by light pollution, revealing the breathtaking enormity of the cosmos.
Our climate allows for year-round outdoor activity. Trails for hiking and biking are accessible within Kingman’s city limits. 另外, a wide range of recreational opportunities are easily available within our immediate area and the larger region.
Situated in the Hualapai Valley between the Cerbat and Hualapai mountain ranges, historic Kingman has it all— scenic views, an abundance of outdoor activities, a family- friendly atmosphere, and low cost-of-living.
Kingman was founded in 1882, when Arizona was still a territory. It is the county seat of Mohave County, which in terms of land area, is the fifth largest county in the United States, 覆盖13个,470 square miles (about the size of New Jersey). Mohave County shares borders with three states— California, Nevada, and Utah.
Large-city amenities, such as professional sporting events, 购物, and entertainment are accessible within a short drive to 拉斯维加斯 (100 miles) or Phoenix (165 miles).
The Laughlin/Bullhead City airport is 30分钟 away, which provides commercial flights to and from Sky Harbor International Airport in Phoenix. 另外, McCarran International Airport in 拉斯维加斯 is less than two hours away.
Parks and recreation
Our area boasts many beautiful parks that offer a wide variety of family activities, 包括:
- 滑板
- 飞盘高尔夫
- BMX跟踪
- 游泳
- 网球
- 泡菜球
- 棒球/垒球
- 足球
- 慢跑
- 狗公园
- ATV轨迹
徒步旅行
There are many places to hike in Kingman and the surrounding area. Popular local hiking spots include:
- 华拉派部落山
- 比尔营地
- Monolith Garden Trail
高尔夫球
Kingman offers superb championship 高尔夫球 courses for individual and tournament play at:
- Cerbat Cliffs public 高尔夫球 course
- Valle Vista Country Club & 高尔夫球场
水娱乐
Kingman residents and tourists have easy access to boating, 滑水, 钓鱼, swimming and just relaxing on the many waterways in our area, 包括:
- 湖莫哈维族 . . . . . . . . . 30分钟
- 科罗拉多河. . . . . . . . 45分钟
- 米德湖. . . . . . . . . . 1小时
- 湖Havasu. . . . . . . . . 1小时
经验敬畏
Within hours, you can drive from Kingman to many world-renowned travel destinations.
