Now the home of close to 40,000 residents, the booming community has developed into a unique city across the Colorado River from Laughlin, Nevada. At 540 feet above sea level it has the classic low desert climate with extremely low relative humidity (on the average, it receives about 7 inches of precipitation a year) and very high summer temperatures. The year-round sunshine makes it perfect for families, retirees and vacationers.

Although most of the county, Mohave, is designated as desert, nearly 190 square miles is water along the Colorado River, making water sports a favorite among residents and visitors alike.

Trophy fishing for bass, trout, and other species in the Colorado River between Davis Dam and Parker Dam and on the 67-mile long Lake Mohave is very popular. Tourism is a primary economic activity with plenty of golf courses available.