Laughlin, Nevada — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Laughlin, Clark County.
| City | Laughlin |
| State | Nevada (NV) |
| County | Clark |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) |
| Latitude | 35.167777 |
| Longitude | -114.573021 |
| Population | 8,789 |
| Density | 204.2 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
Laughlin is a locality in Clark County, Nevada, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,789. The population density is 204.2 people per km². Laughlin is located at 35.1678°N, 114.5730°W. It observes the Mountain Standard Time — no DST (America/Phoenix) timezone. ZIP code: 89029.
Laughlin rises from the ochre earth, a vibrant splash against the stark Nevada desert. It lies 1.4 miles north of Bullhead City, AZ (from Bullhead City, AZ: bearing 349°T), and is situated 10.1 miles north of Fort Mohave. The Colorado River, a ribbon of cool, life-giving blue, carves a generous path here, its waters reflecting the vast, unblemished sky that stretches from horizon to horizon. Low-slung buildings, painted in shades of adobe and sand, huddle together, their roofs catching the fierce desert sun, while palm trees, improbable sentinels, offer a whisper of shade. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, tinged with the faint, mineral tang of distant mountains. It’s a place defined by its openness, by the sheer, unadorned grandeur of the landscape that cradles it. This is a place built on a promise of escape and entertainment, its economy largely tethered to the allure of casinos and the steady flow of visitors drawn to the riverfront. Laughlin’s origins are closely tied to the development of its gaming industry, a deliberate creation designed to offer an alternative to the glitz of its more famous neighbor across the state line. The river itself is central to its character, not just as a geographical feature but as a source of recreation, its beaches and marinas bustling with activity during the warmer months. The town feels like a carefully constructed oasis, a place where the desert’s harsh beauty is tempered by the human desire for leisure and a good time.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Laughlin, Nevada with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Laughlin and Clark County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Laughlin is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Laughlin is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |