Corrections & Clarifications: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated where New Kingman-Butler is located And what Arizona city would make that list A new rankings report from 24/7 Wall St. claims to have found the worst place in each state to live and New Kingman-Butler was identified as the worst city to live in Arizona If you thought this meant Kingman, you'd be wrong, too. The two places are different. Kingman is a historic town in northwest Arizona that travelers typically pass through on their way to Las Vegas and New Kingman-Butler is an unincorporated town located about 20 minutes north of Kingman Travel: This Arizona city is a bucket list travel destination next to towns in Fiji and Egypt Where is New Kingman-Butler?New Kingman-Butler is often considered part of the greater Kingman area Children in the town usually attend schools within the Kingman Unified School District The name "New Kingman" comes from (you guessed it) the town's proximity to Kingman It was the name of the original real estate development but the first part of its name is seldom used by residents today The town is usually referred to as just "Butler," except when it's mentioned in a historical context there have been several attempts to annex Butler into the city of Kingman partially because parts of Butler do not have a developed sanitary sewer system Some residents and buildings have individual septic tanks and it could be costly to develop and connect a sewer system to Butler Why was Butler ranked the worst city to live in?Wall St 24/7 determined Butler was the worst state to live in from data on five different categories: poverty rate drug-induced mortality rate and total population Here's how Butler compares to Arizona as a whole: Reno Gazette Journal reporter Carly Sauvageau contributed to this article 2025) – The completion of the New Kingman-Butler Sewer Expansion Project marks an important milestone for Mohave County made possible by the allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds by the Board of Supervisors in 2021 promises to offer long-term benefits to the residents of District 4 The project dedicated $2.5 million to the design and construction of the Devlin Sewer line This development extends sewer availability to over 200 parcels and opens expansion opportunities to an additional 2,700 parcels An Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Kingman delineated the responsibilities of each entity involved in the design and acceptance phases of the Devlin Sewer line The City of Kingman approved construction to be carried out in three phases property owners in the project area received letters inviting them to take advantage of discounted connection costs Out of more than 200 property owners who received the letters 88 opted for the discounted rate and have successfully connected to the sewer system the City of Kingman is offering to waive the Sewer Investment Fee and/or Wastewater Capacity Fee for properties that connect within one year of the acceptance of each phase marking the culmination of this significant project Mohave County Development Services and Director Scott Holtry extend their gratitude to all parties involved for the success of this endeavor Special thanks are given to Sunrise Engineering and Daniell’s Septic Tank Pumping for their critical contributions to the project’s success Bullhead City Student Selected as 2025 Commencement Speaker at Mohave Community College MOHAVE COUNTY – Mohave.. 2025 Male Arrested for Attempted Murder On May 2 2025 Kingman’s Growth Continues: New Restaurants Set to Open as 2025 Survey Highlights.. 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Laughlin Chamber’s most prestigious event of the year – a black tie affair – honors those in our Colorado River Region who have gone above and beyond in their endeavors; making our community a better place with each action they take We are so honored to have won the “Communications Award” Awarded to any formally recognized Kingman business that has made a deliberate and focused effort by its nature or through a specific project to improve our local quality of life while maintaining a rigorous standard of work excellence We are so honored to have won the “Business of the Year” for 2021 Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive Phoenix has been the poster child of housing growth in Arizona Now it’s the suburbs and exurbs’ time to shine as people increasingly turn to less dense But what are the fastest-growing housing markets in Arizona MORE NEWS: Ranking Arizona: Top 10 home builders for 2024 Our recent study of housing trends in over 4,100 U.S. cities from 2013 to 2022 shows that suburban development is far outpacing urban growth as once-idle communities are now brimming with new housing options housing inventory in Phoenix has only increased by 6% Chandler and Mesa are in the middle of the pack with 17% and 12% growth rates Gilbert is growing the quickest among traditional Arizona hotspots Here are a few key takeaways about the fastest-growing cities in Arizona: Queen Creek in the Phoenix metro area leads Arizona’s housing expansion Buckeye is marching towards its goal of becoming America’s next great city Shifting our focus to Mohave County, New Kingman-Butler has also experienced substantial growth Tucson suburbs are also entering the race for new housing Copyright © 2025 AZ Big Media  |  All Rights Reserved  |  Site by Blufish an unincorporated town of about 20,000 people on Colorado’s Western Slope was named the worst place to live in the state by financial news site 24/7 Wall St The site’s study picked the worst place to live in every state compiling its rankings using 22 factors such as poverty rates household income and deaths from substance abuse The data sources for the rankings include the U.S the FBI and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Here’s what the numbers say about Clifton — nestled between Grand Junction and Palisade — and what supporters of the city like about it Clifton fell well behind the rest of the state by several financial metrics Its poverty rate of 17.6% was almost twice the state's 9.6% The median home value of $166,900 was less than half the state average of $397,500 And the median household income of $49,350 was a little above 60% of the state's average of $80,184 Clifton actually had slightly less drug-induced mortality compared with the state’s average of 26.5 per 100,000 By virtue of its location, Clifton provides easy access to the agriculture-rich region of southwest Colorado. It sits near wineries, orchards and farms with all varieties of seasonal produce, as well as access to good locations for outdoor recreation, according to online travel guide Uncover Colorado More: How friendly are people in Colorado? See how the state stacks up in new study as the worst cities in their respective states Nate Trela covers trending news in Colorado and Utah for the USA TODAY Network Pahrump, an unincorporated town in Southern Nye County, was named the worst place to live in Nevada in a study published by 24/7 Wall St. The study ranked the worst place to live in every state based on 22 factors including poverty rates deaths because of substance abuse disorders and median household income named Pahrump as Nevada's worst town and some pros to living in Pahrump as well The factors included how many residents experience poverty lack of access to affordable housing and rates of substance abuse disorders and crime and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2.1 percentage points above the statewide average rate of 12.5 percent Pahrump also experiences 32.4 deaths per 100,000 residents because of substance abuse disorders compared to 27.4 deaths per 100,000 throughout Nevada Pahrump's median household income is $53,743 Are there good things about Pahrump, Nevada?Sure! Every community has its plusses and minuses. Travel Nevada the state agency that promotes tourism to every corner of the Silver State "Although it’s only an hour’s drive from Las Vegas this small city on the southern edge of Nye County is just far enough from the hustle and bustle to feel like a world unto itself "All within range of Pahrump’s amenity-packed casinos hotels and palatial RV resorts (are) the Lower 48’s largest most infamous national park -- the hottest and driest place on the continent -- the world’s rarest fish and the planet’s oldest trees; rugged no-BS biker bars; elegant award-winning wineries and more." Here are the worst places to live in every state with their poverty rates: A study that found the worst cities to live in every state named Sutherlin as the worst place to live in Oregon based on factors that diminish overall quality of life Here's why the small town south of Eugene and near Roseburg made the list 24/7 Wall St. collected data from the Census Bureau FBI and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to determine 22 factors identifying the worst cities to live in each state based on issues that affect their economy poor health outcomes and limited access to essential services compared to Oregon's statewide average rate of 12.1% Drug-induced mortality rates were also considered the death rate caused by substance abuse averaged 29.9 deaths per every 100,000 Sutherlin's median household income was $43,750 compared to the state's $70,084 and the median home value averaged $188,100 compared to the state's $362,200 Sutherlin has a population of just under 9,000 residents and is in Douglas County 60 miles south of Eugene and 14 miles north of Roseburg What are positive things about Sutherlin?There are some more positive attributes about Sutherlin Not only is Sutherlin nestled among six Umpqua Valley wineries, it is just a 30-minute drive from the Wildlife Safari in Winston It is also surrounded by forests and rivers throughout the Umpqua National Forest Sutherlin also lies just outside the 172-mile Rogue-Umpqua Scenic Byway, known as the "highway of waterfalls," where people can find outdoor recreation along the Rogue River Diamond Lake and more than a dozen waterfalls Notable places in Sutherlin people can explore include the Rochester covered bridge and Ford's Pond community park Here are the worst cities and their poverty rates in each state A study that ranked the worst place to live in every state based on 22 factors named the Kern County unincorporated community of East Bakersfield as the worst place to live in California and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and authored by 24/7 Wall St The about 11,000 residents of the Kern County unincorporated community have a poverty rate of 44.8% far above the statewide average rate of 12.3% study also pointed out the city's drug-induced mortality rate was 42 deaths per 100,000 residents The region was formerly known as the town of Sumner but was later incorporated and renamed Kern City Bakersfield officially annexed the area in 1910 but the area is still referred to as East Bakersfield by the U.S Worst places to live in every stateHere are the worst places to live in every state with their poverty rates: A study that ranked the worst place to live in every state based on 22 factors named the Cumberland County city of Bridgeton as the worst place to live in New Jersey access to affordable housing and rates of addiction and crime The 27,000-resident South Jersey city has a poverty rate of 35.1% far above the statewide average rate of 9.8% The median price of homes there is about a third of the state median study also pointed out the city's drug-induced mortality rate of 53 deaths per 100,000 residents Mohave County – Mohave Community College is proud to announce that Bullhead Campus students Jollene Ramirez and Karla Carrera have been selected as 2025 All-Arizona Academic Team members Students named to the All-Arizona Academic Team in the transfer category receive a full-tuition scholarship to any public university in Arizona after graduating from MCC This scholarship covers resident tuition for 10 consecutive undergraduate semesters or 60 credits for the fall and spring semesters Jollene Ramirez is a student on the Bullhead Campus and is working toward earning her associate’s degree in Administration of Justice She has been selected as a 2025 All-Arizona Academic Team member Jollene Ramirez is earning her associate’s degree in administration of justice she intends to transfer to Arizona State University to pursue a bachelor’s degree in criminology and criminal justice I told everyone I was so proud of myself and it just reminded me to keep working harder Ramirez chose MCC because it provided a pathway to further her education with ample resources Her ultimate goal is to become a criminal lawyer aiming to defend individuals and gain insights into the reasons behind their actions She stays determined by managing two jobs alongside her education she is proud to be the first in her family to attend college Ramirez graduated from Mohave High School and has lived in Bullhead City since 2017 Karla Carrera is a student on the Bullhead Campus and is working toward her associate’s degree in dental hygiene She has been selected as an All-Arizona Academic Team member Karla Carrera is working towards an associate’s degree in dental hygiene and plans to transfer to Northern Arizona University after completing her studies at MCC Receiving the scholarship was a dream come true for Carrera “I was excited and couldn’t believe that I had received this scholarship I didn’t imagine all these amazing things could happen to me I can plan out more goals for my education and career and I’m so thankful to be given this opportunity.” Carrera chose MCC because of its flexible class schedules and the availability of a dental hygiene program the experienced faculty have been instrumental in guiding her and her peers reminding them that they are exactly where they need to be in their education She aspires to obtain her license to practice dental hygiene and become actively involved in the field Carrera’s interest in the dental field grew after working as a receptionist in a dental office for eight years she serves as a treasurer for the Student American Dental Hygienists’ Association (SADHA) enjoying working alongside students with shared goals she proudly steps into this new chapter for her family five MCC students have been honored as All-Arizona Academic Team members: Karla Carrera (Bullhead) These outstanding students will be celebrated along with honorees from other Arizona community colleges on February 19 in Gilbert For more information about MCC’s Nursing program The College is currently enrolling students for the spring and summer semesters with 12-week spring classes beginning on February 10 and second eight-week classes commencing on March 17 Prospective students can get started at Mohave.edu/admissions You must be logged in to post a comment There are plenty of great spots in Arizona where you can get a bargain on your dream home Did you know if your air conditioner stops working you can call their hotline 24/7 to get it repaired you can get your first month free with a Single Payment home warranty plan Want to learn how to build wealth like the 1%? 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If you spot something that looks wrong, please let us know Opinions expressed here are the author's alone approved or otherwise endorsed by these entities We strive to provide up-to-date information but make no warranties regarding the accuracy of our information you are responsible for your financial decisions FinanceBuzz does not provide credit cards or any other financial products FinanceBuzz.com does not make any credit decisions KINGMAN – Arson is reportedly to blame for destroying a home in Butler on Sunday night According to Northern Arizona Consolidated Fire District Battalion Chief Jason Scott crews responded to a structure fire in the 3500 block of East Lum Avenue shortly after 7 p.m Crews found a single-wide mobile home on Lum Avenue engulfed in flames which threatened neighboring structures A man was also arrested after allegedly hitting a firefighter Mohave County Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Anita Mortensen said deputies arrested Lee Eugene Houston III for felony aggravated assault and misdemeanor disorderly conduct for allegedly assaulting a firefighter and interfering with firefighting efforts Houston was taken to the Mohave County jail No injures were reported and the unoccupied home was a total loss at an estimated cost of $10,500 The fire was determined by authorities to be intentionally set Two suspects were reportedly observed on nearby security cameras no arrests were reported in connection to the fire NACFD was assisted by Kingman Fire Department Mohave County Sheriff’s Office and UniSource Electric An investigation is underway and anyone with information is asked to call Fire Investigator Mike Atchison at 928-757-3151 UPDATE 5/3/25 11:45 PM - FATAL VEHICLE COLLISION/HOMICIDE - GOLDEN VALLEY On Friday You must be logged in to post a comment A Texas city has been deemed the worst in the state we use "city" loosely — its population is so small the U.S Census Bureau labels it as a census-designated place (CDP) In October 2023, financial news site 24/7 Wall St. compiled a list of the "worst city" in each U.S. state across three categories: economy, quality of life and community. A total of 22 key metrics were evaluated, including poverty rates, household income and deaths from substance abuse. The study pulled data from sources like the U.S the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Data and rankings may have changed since the study was initially published and may not reflect recent changes Which Texas city — or CDP — made the notorious list People are also reading: These are the best new restaurants in Austin in 2025. See the top 15 list Eidson Road is worst 'city' in Texas, study showsA CDP in South Texas with a population of just 9,743 earned the (not-so-great) title as the "worst city" in the Lone Star State, according to 24/7 Wall St. Here's how it compares to the state's averages in 2023: Although Eidson Road claims a relatively small population, this was true of most cities on 24/7 Wall St.'s list. Many cities had around 10,000 residents. Among other cities that appeared on the list, Eidson Road had the fifth-lowest median home value and the ninth-highest poverty rate. Data on substance abuse-related deaths was not available. Eidson Road sits along the U.S.-Mexico border in Maverick County, between Eagle Pass to the northwest and Rosita Valley to the southeast. LIST: Worst cities in each stateEditor's note: The data below was compiled by 24/7 Wall St. in October 2023. — This story was updated to clarify the study's publication date. These are past election results. See the latest: President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. narrowly won Arizona whose margin in Arizona is currently about 11,000 votes is the first Democratic presidential candidate to carry the state since President Bill Clinton in 1996 Trump won the state by 3.5 percentage points Biden’s win underscored a profound political shift in Arizona a longtime Republican bastion that has lurched left in recent years fueled by rapidly evolving demographics and a growing contingent of young Hispanic voters championing liberal policies Last week, the Democratic challenger Mark Kelly defeated the state’s Republican senator, Martha McSally, in a special election Kelly and Senator Kyrsten Sinema the first pair of Democrats to represent Arizona in the Senate since the 1950s a Republican incumbent dragged down by ethics violations Voters also passed recreational marijuana legalization — which failed narrowly in 2016 — and were set to decide on an education tax Eileen Sullivan and Hank Stephenson Read less The vote count has been certified in Arizona Note: Absentee vote data may not be available in some places Some states and counties will report candidate vote totals for mail-in ballots but some places may not report comprehensive vote type data 100% of counties (15 of 15) have reported absentee votes Data for absentee votes may not be available in some places Vice President Mike Pence affirms Joseph R and Kamala Harris as the next president and vice president lost a 2018 Senate election but was appointed to fill Senator John McCain’s seat She quickly became one of the president’s closest allies a centrist and a former astronaut who is married to former Representative Gabrielle Giffords McSally in one of the most expensive races in the country Congress confirmed Joe Biden’s victory, defying a mob that stormed the Capitol after being egged on by President Trump. Read more › Today encapsulated the politics of progress and grievance that have defined the Trump years: Senate wins for Warnock and Ossoff, and a mob at the Capitol. Read more › Democrats have now captured control of the Senate as Jon Ossoff has defeated David Perdue, following the Rev. Raphael Warnock’s victory over Senator Kelly Loeffler. See live results › A mob of people loyal to President Trump stormed the Capitol, halting Congress’s counting of the electoral votes to confirm President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s victory. Read more › Joseph R. Biden Jr. has received a majority of votes from the Electoral College, formally securing the presidency in the manner set out in the Constitution. Read more › The 538 members of the Electoral College are meeting to cast ballots for president based on the election results in their states, formalizing Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s victory. Track the Electoral College results › California has certified its electors for the 2020 election, officially giving Joseph R. Biden Jr. more than the 270 pledged electors needed to become president. Read more › The chairwoman of the Wisconsin Elections Commission has certified Biden as the winner in Wisconsin, formalizing his narrow victory in a state Trump carried four years ago. Read more › Arizona has officially certified Biden’s narrow victory in the state, further undermining Trump’s efforts to portray his decisive national loss as a matter still under dispute. Read more › President Trump authorized his government to begin the transition to President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s administration. Read more › Note: There are three winners in the corporation commissioner race and two winners in each state House race Source: Election results from National Election Pool/Edison Research (President House) and The Associated Press (State Senate Miles Watkins and Isaac WhiteAdditional data collection by Alice Park Thu Trinh and Quoctrung BuiCandidate photo research and production by Earl Wilson Dave Braun and Jessica WhiteReporting contributed by Alicia Parlapiano according to Supplemental Poverty Measure data The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds—income before taxes and excluding capital gains or benefits such as public housing and food stamps—that vary by family size and composition to determine who is in poverty If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold then that family and every individual in it is considered in poverty Many experts argue that the poverty measure in the U.S. is a grossly outdated and incomplete barometer of financial security When you consider the implications of falling on either side of these thresholds—like qualifying for various federal assistance or not— the formula is staggeringly simple These thresholds are established by tripling the cost of the most basic food plan in 1963—the year they were created— and adjusting for family size and annual inflation the poverty threshold today for a family of four is roughly $26,000 annually; for an individual But the reality of economic hardship does not abide by the output of a calculation nor is the lived experience the same way from person to person Basic needs extend well beyond the cost of food alone and these thresholds do not reflect this reality They fail to account for the vast cost of living differences based on geography the definition of family is often not reflective of modern society and households Because of these factors, poverty looks different from state to state and even city to city. Stacker compiled a list of cities in Arizona where the most live below the poverty line using data from the U.S. Census Bureau Cities with a population of at least 10,000 individuals are ranked by percent of individuals living below the poverty line in 2019 Flagstaff Business News Northern Arizona’s premier source for business May 3, 2017 By The sleepy Village of Oak Creek boasts one grocer several restaurants and a small outlet mall the hamlet on the southern outskirts of Sedona earned new bragging rights The Village of Oak Creek was just named Arizona’s No 1 on SmartAsset’s list of “Most Tax Friendly Places for Retirees.” Of the 10 Arizona communities designated as “tax friendly for retirees,” three other Northern Arizona communities make the list: Williamson (No which aims to find areas with the most tax-friendly policies for retirees in all 50 states looked at how the tax policies of each town would impact a retiree with a $50,000 income “SmartAsset is a financial technology company and our mission is to help people make big personal finance decisions by providing actionable advice on things like home buying retirement and investing,” said AJ Smith of SmartAsset fuel tax based on miles driven per capita in each town determines whether Social Security income is taxable and then creates an index weighted to denote the taxes that most affect retirees “The low property tax in Village of Oak Creek is a real benefit,” said Marc Sterling principal at Sterling Financial Services LLC “We attract retirees to Arizona because of weather but I think that tax-friendliness is part of the reason they move here.” The Sedona-based financial consultancy has so many retired clients in VOC (population less than 7,000) that they operate a satellite office in the area “We have an office there to make it easy for our Village of Oak Creek clients Sterling Financial Services sponsors a lot of events in the Village because many retirees are out and about at festivals,” he added Sterling believes that the Village of Oak Creek is also attractive to retirees because it offers the combination of the slow pace of a small town with “big city” services made possible because of the tourist market the Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock and a plethora of activities draw visitors and retirees to the Village Many of Sterling’s retired clients are active and spend time volunteering or working part-time jobs “The Village of Oak Creek is out of the way with red rock beauty and good services It’s a small town with unincorporated development,” said the partner of Sterling Financial which recently merged with Flagstaff-based Four Peaks Wealth Management which offer tax planning as part of their financial services have retained separate names after the merger chief financial officer at Four Peaks Wealth Management analyzed the nationwide study and reported People retire to Arizona for the weather and the low income tax rates There are really close second and third places and I see that only a few dollars separate the various entities.” Sterling Financial’s retired clients have an average income of around $90,000 per year SmartAsset’s hypothetical retiree makes $50,000 $15K from retirement savings such as a 401(k) or IRA and $10K in wages the median household income in VOC was $63K in 2015 over half of the retirees only have Social Security; in Village of Oak Creek they have multiple income sources that would bring them above the $50K,” explained Sterling “We work to try to look at individual clients needs and look into the future so when they get to that time [of retirement] “We put together a portfolio that is tax-efficient for the needs of the retiree,” added Getto “We hope people hear about our study and consider their own retirement and tax situation,” concluded Smith “We want to inspire people to empower themselves with knowledge This can help people gain a better understanding of how where they live in retirement will affect their financial situation.” an online source of free information across financial topics with tax policies most favorable to retirees Readers can zoom between states and the national map to see the most tax-friendly places in each part of the country http://fourpeakswealth.com https://smartasset.com/retirement/retirement-taxes www.sterlingfinancialaz.com Filed Under: Sedona Tagged With: , , This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page