Lake Havasu City, Arizona
City · Population 59,037 · #20 in Arizona · #687 in the US
About Lake Havasu City
Lake Havasu City is a thriving city in western Arizona counting 59,037 people who proudly call it home.
Lake Havasu City holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 46.34 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,274 residents per square mile.
📰 Lake Havasu City News Today
- Boy dies at Las Vegas hospital after jumping from Arizona’s London Bridge - Las Vegas Review-Journal Las Vegas Review-Journal · Aug 14
- Juvenile male pronounced dead after jumping from London Bridge in Lake Havasu City ABC15 Arizona · Aug 12
- Boy dies after jump from Lake Havasu's London Bridge Arizona Daily Star · Aug 14
- Bill Johansen Obituary (2026) - Lake Havasu City , AZ - Today's News Herald Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- Boy dies after jumping off London Bridge in Arizona 12News · Aug 12
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Lake Havasu City Unique
- A top-25 city in Arizona by population (#20 of 91 incorporated places).
- The only place in America named Lake Havasu City — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western Arizona, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 59,037.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 18 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Lake Havasu City
- AZ Rebel Republic — american
- Barley Brothers Brewery — american
- Boat house Grill
- Chico's Tacos — mexican
- Filiberto’s — mexican
- Hav A Craving (café)
- IHOP — breakfast
- Javalina Cantina — mexican
- La Vita Dolce — italian
- Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Balance Rock · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lake Havasu City
- Chemehuevi Indian Tribe Designated Recreational Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Dylan's Dog Park reviews ★
- Avalon Park reviews ★
- Cactus Garden · Garden reviews ★
- Cypress Park reviews ★
- Island Ball Fields reviews ★
- Jack Hardy Park reviews ★
- Lake Havasu State Park reviews ★
- Rotary Park reviews ★
- Wheeler Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Lake Havasu City
- Daytona Middle School
- Havasu Preparatory Academy
- Havasupai Elementary School
- Lake Havasu High School
- Nautilus Elementary School
- Oro Grande Classical Academy
- Smoketree Elementary School
- Starline Elementary School
- Telesis Preparatory
- Telesis Preparatory Academy
- Thunderbolt Middle School
- WAVE - Lake Havasu High School
- WAVE - Mohave Community College Lake Havasu City Campus
- WAVE-Central Campus
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Havasu Regional Medical Center ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateArizona
TypeCity
Population (2024)59,037
Rank in state#20 of 91
Land area46.34 sq mi
Density1,274/sq mi
Coordinates34.4998, -114.3109