La Paz County Public Services Guide: Health, Safety, Roads, Schools
This guide compiles key La Paz County public services, phone numbers and locations that residents and visitors commonly need. It aims to help people find emergency care, public health clinics, government offices and local resources quickly, especially during seasonal population changes that affect service demand.
La Paz County residents and visitors rely on a tight network of hospitals, clinics, emergency responders and government offices spread across a large, rural landscape. Knowing where to call and what services are available can affect health outcomes, public safety and access to basic government functions.
For medical emergencies and inpatient care, La Paz Regional Hospital in Parker is the county’s primary hospital serving Parker and the Parker Strip region; its main phone number is (928) 669-9201. Local clinics and walk-in services also operate in Parker. The La Paz County Health Department runs immunization and public health clinics around the county with rotating schedules in Parker, Quartzsite and Ehrenberg. The public health main phone line is 928-669-1100.
Public safety resources center on the La Paz County Sheriff’s Office, headquartered in Parker. For non-emergency law-enforcement questions, residents can call 928-669-2281. In an emergency, dial 911. Parker Police Department and Quartzsite Police Department provide law enforcement within their municipal limits. Local fire districts respond to both fire and ambulance calls in Parker, Quartzsite, Bouse and Ehrenberg; contact numbers vary by district, so callers should check district-specific information before assuming services are available.
Transportation corridors shape access to care and services. Interstate 10 crosses near Quartzsite, while Arizona State Route 95 connects Parker, Quartzsite and Bouse. State Route 72 runs east-west through Bouse. Avi Suquilla Airport serves Parker and the Colorado River Indian Tribes area for general aviation, supporting medical flights and regional connectivity.
County government functions are based in Parker, where the Board of Supervisors, Recorder, Assessor and Elections offices are located. La Paz Justice Court handles many misdemeanor and traffic matters. County websites publish agendas, minutes and public notices; for questions about licensing, permitting, tax deed auctions or building permits, contact La Paz County Community Development or the County Treasurer’s office directly.
Education and workforce supports include Parker Unified School District and Quartzsite Elementary School District for primary schooling, with smaller consolidated districts serving outlying communities such as Salome. Arizona Western College provides nearby post-secondary resources and maintains economic ties to the county.
Outdoor recreation draws visitors year-round. Buckskin Mountain State Park and Alamo Lake State Park offer boat ramps and seasonal river access points along the Colorado River, with peak visitation in winter and spring. Winters also bring large numbers of seasonal visitors for Quartzsite events, which can affect road traffic, parking and public-land access. Local agencies often post temporary closures, traffic notices and event parking rules.
Because hours and phone numbers can change, use this summary as a starting point and call the listed numbers or the county main switchboard in Parker before relying on services outside regular business hours. For emergencies call 911.
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