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Living in
Pahrump.
Pahrump is an unincorporated community in Nye County, NV. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Pahrump
If you're seriously considering a move here, understand that Pahrump offers genuine affordability with a median home value around $310,000 and rental costs about $1,300 monthly, but that comes with real climate trade-offs and isolation. Summer heat is intense—expect 100°F+ regularly from June through August—though nights cool down nicely to the 60s-70s thanks to the desert's radiative cooling. The town is car-dependent with minimal public transit, and a 29-minute average commute likely means frequent drives to Las Vegas for work, shopping, or entertainment.
Pahrump at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
53.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.7%
Foreign-Born
8.0%
Broadband Internet
85.5%
of households
Median household income
Demographics8.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Pahrump: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Pahrump, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (47.6%), and 9.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
16.2%
of residents
65 and Older
31.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
21.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.7%
of households
Married Couples
50.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.43
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 18% below NV average
Rent, home values, and income in Pahrump
In Pahrump, rent runs 18% below the NV average, and home values are 29% below the NV average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.2%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,383
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
79.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2000
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $364,642 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.3 pts above NV average
Unemployment in Pahrump
Unemployment in Nye County, which includes Pahrump, is 1.3 percentage points higher than the NV average.
Unemployment rate
Pahrump: Nye County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Nye County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Pahrump Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute29.8 min avg
How Pahrump residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Pahrump, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 66% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 47 mi
Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
Major hub26.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 28% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Nye County Sheriff's Office, which covers Pahrump, runs 28% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
238.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,020.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Nye County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 52 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
78.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Nye County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Nye County, which includes Pahrump, the most common type is high wind, with 52 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 52 | High Wind | $163,100 |
| 2024 | 48 | High Wind | $6,000 |
| 2023 | 53 | High Wind | $504,000 |
| 2022 | 54 | High Wind | $17,000 |
| 2021 | 56 | High Wind | $150,000 |
| 2020 | 33 | High Wind | $5,000 |
| 2019 | 29 | High Wind | $21,000 |
| 2018 | 19 | High Wind | $7,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
61 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Nye County, county-wide
Air Quality26 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Nye County, which includes Pahrump, is typically good — 338 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
26
Good Days
338
per year
Moderate Days
25
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Nye County, county-wide
Climate99°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Pahrump has hot summers (avg high 99°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
77°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
99°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
5.0"
Annual Snowfall
1.0"
Hot Days/Year
126
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
79
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
26
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F | 28°F | 0.71" |
| Feb | 62°F | 32°F | 0.91" |
| Mar | 69°F | 38°F | 0.60" |
| Apr | 76°F | 44°F | 0.30" |
| May | 85°F | 53°F | 0.17" |
| Jun | 95°F | 61°F | 0.08" |
| Jul | 101°F | 68°F | 0.36" |
| Aug | 100°F | 66°F | 0.20" |
| Sep | 93°F | 57°F | 0.37" |
| Oct | 81°F | 45°F | 0.38" |
| Nov | 67°F | 34°F | 0.23" |
| Dec | 57°F | 27°F | 0.66" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Pahrump
Pahrump has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
9.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Desert View Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education22.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Pahrump
Pahrump's student/teacher ratio is 22.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 13.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
13.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument, 39 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Pahrump
Pahrump has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument (39 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
39 mi awayDeath Valley National Park
National Park
68 mi awayMojave National Preserve
National Preserve
78 mi awayCastle Mountains National Monument
National Monument
80 mi awayLake Mead National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
92 mi awayPublic Libraries in Pahrump
Pahrump Community Library
701 East Street, Pahrump
Cities Near Pahrump
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Pahrump?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Pahrump FAQ
Is Pahrump, Nevada affordable?⌄
Pahrump's median rent is $1,304/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $62,109/year. Median home value is $310,300.
Is Pahrump, Nevada safe?⌄
Pahrump is policed by the Nye County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 238 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1021 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Pahrump, Nevada?⌄
Nye County, which includes Pahrump, has an unemployment rate of 6.6%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Pahrump, Nevada?⌄
The cost of living in Pahrump is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,304/month and median household income is $62,109/year. The median home value is $310,300. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Pahrump, Nevada?⌄
The average commute in Pahrump is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from