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Katherine, AZ
Census-designated place in Mohave County, Arizona.
Population
159
Land area
3.8sq mi
People per sq mi
42
ZIP codes
0
Katherine and its ZIP codes
Katherine at a glance
- Katherine is 35% less dense than Arizona as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mohave County. PPP loans are for Katherine.
Unemployment rate
6.9%
Aug 2026, +1.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,192
56,245 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,586
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.2B
FY 2026, $10,138 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Katherine, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,197
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
568
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
110° / 45°F
5.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Katherine, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
19.0%
U.S. 12.1% +6.9 pts
Smoking
21.5%
U.S. 12.8% +8.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities near Katherine
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bullhead CityCity | 6.9 mi | 59.4 |
| Laughlin, NVCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 16.3 |
| Fort MohaveCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 16.7 |
| OatmanCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| Mesquite CreekCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| Cal-Nev-Ari, NVCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.3 |
| Mojave Ranch EstatesCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| Golden ValleyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 78.7 |
| Willow ValleyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.9 |
| Mohave ValleyCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 14 |
| So-HiCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.9 |
| ChlorideCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 1.5 |
| Arizona VillageCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.6 |
| Walnut CreekCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.5 |
| Searchlight, NVCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 3.9 |
| Needles, CACity | 27 mi | 30.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Katherine, AZ in?
- Katherine is in Mohave County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Katherine, AZ?
- About 159 people live in Katherine, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Katherine?
- Nearby places include Bullhead City (6.9 mi), Laughlin, NV (7 mi), Fort Mohave (15 mi), Oatman (17 mi), Mesquite Creek (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023