AZMap-doton-Mesquite Creek, 2004
Mesquite Creek’s story
Mesquite Creek in pictures
Census counts: 205 in 2000, 403 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1950 on.
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In Arizona, this town has 548 residents.
Population
548
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$218K
Census ACS
Household income
$59K
median
Median age
66.7
years
Jobs based here
4
A commuter town
Is Mesquite Creek a good place to live?
Mesquite Creek’s July high is 111°F, where Arizona’s towns sit at 100°F and U.S. towns at 85°F. Only 2 of the 141 Arizona towns we compare have a higher January low than Mesquite Creek. Mesquite Creek has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
548 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Fort MohaveMesquite Creek
Getting set up
Moving to Mesquite Creek: who provides what
Mesquite Creek is unincorporated, so Mohave County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerMohave Electric Cooperative11.3¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterBermuda Water Company IncNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesMohave CountyMohave County provides services here
SchoolsColorado River Union High School DistrictMohave Valley Elementary District2 districts serve Mesquite Creek; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Arizona you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMohave County RecorderMohave County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code8644086440 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Mesquite Creek.
Natural hazards
The FEMA risk score in Mesquite Creek is higher than in the typical Arizona or U.S. town
Of the losses FEMA expects in Mesquite Creek, 94% come from inland flooding. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 99% of U.S. communities.
99risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
Most of Mesquite Creek’s workers commute out: the town has 0.0 jobs for each of them
Since 2013, Mesquite Creek has lost 35 jobs, to 4 in 2023. For Mesquite Creek, the middle household income is $59,000. Half of commuters travel less than 13 miles. The top destinations are Bullhead City (24%), Laughlin (9%) and Phoenix (8%).
0%work in town
| Mesquite Creek | Arizona towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 10% | 12% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Mesquite Creek0%
Bullhead City24%
Laughlin9%
Phoenix8%
Fort Mohave8%
13 mi
median commute distance
4
jobs based in Mesquite Creek
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Mesquite Creek has mild winters and hot summers
July afternoons reach 111°, January nights drop to 45° and snow is almost unheard of.
111°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter46–67°
Spring60–87°
Summer81–109°
Fall63–89°
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
111°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Mesquite Creek is
Only 10 of the 141 Arizona towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Mesquite Creek. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Mesquite Creek is ahead of Arizona on 9 and behind on 15. Mesquite Creek: 51% of adults have high blood pressure.
| Mesquite Creek | Arizona towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 51% | 36% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 14% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 13% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Arizona
9 better8 too close to call15 worse
| What stands out | Mesquite Creek | AZ |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 10.4% | 15.3% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.8% | 12% |
| More adults with COPD | 13.9% | 6.6% |
Valley View Medical Center
3.3 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
Homes in Mesquite Creek sell for about $309K
Among households in Mesquite Creek, 89% are owner-occupiers. The town’s going rate for rent comes in at $1,567 a month.
$309Kmedian sale price
| Mesquite Creek | Arizona towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 89% | 76% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,567 a month | $1,200 a month | $1,185 a month |
1
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 653 acres
1.9 mi
of trails · 1.9 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Mesquite Creek
16pages on Mesquite Creek
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Mesquite Creek; the nearest are
Mohave Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Kingman37.4 mi$2,208 in-state tuitionNevada State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Henderson, NV73.5 mi$6,765 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Mesquite Creek residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Arizona.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Mesquite Creek for work
Where Mesquite Creek’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
4jobs based in Mesquite Creek
0%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Mesquite Creek
CDP in Mohave County, Arizona
Mesquite Creek is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Mohave County, Arizona, United States. The population was 403 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,801 ft
Questions about Mesquite Creek
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Mesquite Creek, AZ a good place to live?
Mesquite Creek has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.