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Bouse, Arizona
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Gold on hematite from the old Dutchman Mine near Bouse
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Location in La Paz County and the state of Arizona
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 Bouse, Arizona
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arizona |
| County | La Paz |
| Area | |
| • Total | 136.18 sq mi (352.69 km2) |
| • Land | 136.18 sq mi (352.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 707 |
| • Density | 5.19/sq mi (2.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST (no daylight saving time)) |
| ZIP code |
85325
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| Area code(s) | 928 |
| FIPS code | 04-07310 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1887 |
Bouse (pronounced "BOWSS", like "house") is a small community in La Paz County, Arizona, United States. It started in 1908 as a mining camp, a place where people lived and worked to dig for valuable minerals. Today, Bouse is known for tourism, farming, and as a place where many retired people live. In 2010, about 996 people lived there. It was first called Brayton, named after a store owner.
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Exploring Bouse, Arizona
Where is Bouse Located?
Bouse is found in the northern part of La Paz County. It sits at specific geographic coordinates: 33.933657 degrees North and 114.008268 degrees West. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
A main road, Arizona State Route 72, goes right through Bouse. This road connects Bouse to other towns. If you go northwest for about 26 miles (42 km), you will reach Parker. If you travel southeast for about 23 miles (37 km), you will get to Hope.
How Big is Bouse?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the Bouse area covers about 136.2 square miles (352.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land; there are no large bodies of water within its boundaries.
Camp Bouse: A World War II Training Site
About 20 miles (32 km) east of Bouse, in Butler Valley, you can find the former site of Camp Bouse. This was a very important World War II US Army tank training camp.
Even though the buildings from the camp are gone now, you can still see some of their old foundations. You might even spot some of the tank tracks left behind from World War II! There is a special memorial monument in Bouse that remembers Camp Bouse and its history.
Population and People of Bouse
Bouse has seen its population change over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 167 | — | |
| 1930 | 427 | 155.7% | |
| 1960 | 100 | — | |
| 2000 | 615 | — | |
| 2010 | 996 | 62.0% | |
| 2020 | 707 | −29.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Bouse first appeared in the U.S. Census in 1920 as a small village. In 1930, the area around Bouse had about 427 people. The population was around 100 people in both 1940 and 1960.
In 2000, Bouse was officially named a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it is a community that the Census Bureau tracks for population data. By 2010, the population had grown to 996 people. In 2020, the population was 707.
The people living in Bouse are of different ages. In 2010, about half of the people were 65 years old or older. This shows that Bouse is a popular place for retirees.
Weather in Bouse
What is the Climate Like?
Bouse has a desert climate. This means it gets a lot of sunshine all year long. The air is usually stable and there is often high pressure, which leads to clear skies. On climate maps, this type of weather is called "Bwh".
Temperature and Rain
The weather in Bouse can get very hot, especially in the summer. Temperatures can reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) in July and August. Even in winter, the daytime temperatures are mild and pleasant.
Bouse does not get much rain. Most of the rain happens during the summer monsoon season and in the winter months. The driest months are usually May and June.
| Climate data for Bouse, Arizona, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1932–2017 | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 88 (31) |
92 (33) |
98 (37) |
106 (41) |
115 (46) |
121 (49) |
123 (51) |
118 (48) |
117 (47) |
109 (43) |
96 (36) |
92 (33) |
123 (51) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 75.8 (24.3) |
81.4 (27.4) |
89.9 (32.2) |
99.0 (37.2) |
105.9 (41.1) |
113.0 (45.0) |
115.3 (46.3) |
113.1 (45.1) |
109.1 (42.8) |
99.5 (37.5) |
86.5 (30.3) |
74.0 (23.3) |
116.0 (46.7) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 65.9 (18.8) |
70.3 (21.3) |
78.4 (25.8) |
86.4 (30.2) |
95.3 (35.2) |
104.9 (40.5) |
108.4 (42.4) |
107.3 (41.8) |
100.8 (38.2) |
88.6 (31.4) |
74.9 (23.8) |
64.1 (17.8) |
87.1 (30.6) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 51.5 (10.8) |
55.5 (13.1) |
62.2 (16.8) |
69.3 (20.7) |
78.2 (25.7) |
87.1 (30.6) |
93.3 (34.1) |
92.4 (33.6) |
84.9 (29.4) |
72.0 (22.2) |
58.9 (14.9) |
50.0 (10.0) |
71.3 (21.8) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 37.1 (2.8) |
40.7 (4.8) |
46.0 (7.8) |
52.1 (11.2) |
61.1 (16.2) |
69.3 (20.7) |
78.2 (25.7) |
77.5 (25.3) |
69.1 (20.6) |
55.4 (13.0) |
42.9 (6.1) |
36.0 (2.2) |
55.5 (13.0) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 25.4 (−3.7) |
28.8 (−1.8) |
33.0 (0.6) |
39.8 (4.3) |
47.4 (8.6) |
56.9 (13.8) |
66.5 (19.2) |
66.3 (19.1) |
55.1 (12.8) |
42.4 (5.8) |
30.1 (−1.1) |
23.8 (−4.6) |
22.1 (−5.5) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 11 (−12) |
16 (−9) |
20 (−7) |
27 (−3) |
35 (2) |
42 (6) |
57 (14) |
48 (9) |
40 (4) |
24 (−4) |
19 (−7) |
15 (−9) |
11 (−12) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.66 (17) |
0.80 (20) |
0.51 (13) |
0.19 (4.8) |
0.31 (7.9) |
0.04 (1.0) |
0.48 (12) |
0.73 (19) |
0.77 (20) |
0.38 (9.7) |
0.34 (8.6) |
0.64 (16) |
5.85 (149) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 3.1 | 4.0 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 2.4 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 2.9 | 26.9 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: XMACIS2 (mean maxima/minima 1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
Bouse's Economy
The economy of Bouse is growing, especially in the farming industry.
Egg Farms and Rail Transport
A large chicken egg farm, called the Lone Cactus Farm, was built near Bouse. It started in 2015 and opened in 2016. This farm is a very important project for the county's economy.
To help the farm, a special train track was built. This track connects to the Arizona and California Railroad. A grain terminal, where grain for the chickens is stored, also opened in 2018. Another egg farm began construction near the Lone Cactus Farm in May 2023.
See also
In Spanish: Bouse (Arizona) para niños
