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Is Pahrump a Good Place to Live? Pahrump, Nevada: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Pahrump ranks #1286 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #202 of 208 small cities and #20 of 20 in Nevada. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on long commutes (29.8 min, #197 of 208) and low graduation rates (77%, #170 of 191).
Pahrump by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Pahrump's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Pahrump: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Pahrump safe?
What is the cost of living in Pahrump?
Pahrump's cost of living index is 94.8, 5% below the US level of 100 and #434 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,304/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $366,137, 17% below the typical Nevada home ($442,027).
| Measure | Pahrump | NevadaNV | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 94.8#434 of 1,308 | 100 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $305,499 · US $368,697 | $366,137#555 of 1,187 | $442,027 | $305,499 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,536/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,512/mo#342 of 1,115 | — | $1,536/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $310,300#563 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $1,304/mo#530 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 5x#842 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 25.2%#1024 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Nevada is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Pahrump housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Pahrump is in the Pahrump, NV metro.
Nevada housing market →Is Pahrump safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Pahrump alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Pahrump crime rate or rank it on safety. Nevada as a whole records 379 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Pahrump?
The median household in Pahrump earns $62,109, 25% below the US figure of $83,163 and 23% below Nevada ($81,134). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pahrump | NevadaNV | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $62,109#999 of 1,312 | $81,134 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 13.7%#777 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Nevada is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Pahrump?
The median resident of Pahrump is 53 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 13.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1284 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 79.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Pahrump | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 53 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 13.4%#1284 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 79.2% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Pahrump's schools and health?
Pahrump's 7 public schools graduate 77% of students in four years (Nevada 81.7%), with 21.8 students per teacher and $14,075 spent per pupil. 39.5% of adults are obese and 16.1% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Pahrump | NevadaNV | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 77%#944 of 1,063 | 81.7% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.9 | 21.8#1012 of 1,188 | — | 14.9 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $13,509 | $14,075#690 of 1,188 | — | $13,509 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 39.5%#1083 of 1,311 | — | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 16.1%#1225 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 17.7%#799 of 1,311 | — | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 12.3%#899 of 1,311 | — | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Nevada is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 4,599 students are enrolled in Pahrump's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Pahrump?
The average commute in Pahrump is 29.8 minutes (Nevada 25.7); 0.1% of workers take transit and 11.9% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Pahrump scores 5.5 of 20 (least walkable), #1301 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 81.8°F and winters 43.8°F, with 5 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Pahrump | NevadaNV | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 29.8 min#1094 of 1,312 | 25.7 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 22.5%#1290 of 1,312 | 5.9% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 73.4% | 70% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.5% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 1.7% | 1.8% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0% | 0.3% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 11.9% | 11.3% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 5.5#1301 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Nevada is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58 | 27.8 | 0.7 |
| Feb | 61.8 | 31.8 | 0.9 |
| Mar | 68.7 | 38.3 | 0.6 |
| Apr | 75.9 | 44.1 | 0.3 |
| May | 84.9 | 52.9 | 0.2 |
| Jun | 95.3 | 60.8 | 0.1 |
| Jul | 101.3 | 67.9 | 0.4 |
| Aug | 100 | 65.6 | 0.2 |
| Sep | 93.1 | 57.3 | 0.4 |
| Oct | 80.8 | 44.8 | 0.4 |
| Nov | 67.3 | 33.5 | 0.2 |
| Dec | 56.7 | 26.9 | 0.7 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Pahrump 4 Nw.
| Measure | Pahrump | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 62.3°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 81.8°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 43.8°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 5 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Pahrump 4 Nw.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Pahrump?
Nye County's air had a median air quality index of 26, and 93% of measured days were rated good; 2 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from pm10. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Nye County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, inland flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.16% of building value, higher than 58% of US counties.
| Measure | Pahrump | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 41 | 26#43 of 1,138 | 41 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 2#481 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.16%#775 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Nye County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Nye County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.028% | 88% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.11% | 79% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0024% | 69% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Pahrump compare with similar-size cities?
Pahrump is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #202 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 47,347.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pahrump, NVPop. 47,347 | #1286 | 38.9 | $62,109 | $1,304/mo | no data | 29.8 min |
| Minot, NDPop. 47,791 | #301 | 62.1 | $73,219 | $973/mo | 295 | 19.7 min |
| Roswell, NMPop. 47,638 | #1211 | 44.6 | $51,583 | $876/mo | 662 | 18.2 min |
| Charleston, WVPop. 47,421 | #1064 | 48.6 | $65,812 | $908/mo | 596 | 16.9 min |
| East Providence, RIPop. 47,281 | #260 | 63.0 | $75,912 | $1,288/mo | 74 | 22.6 min |
| Binghamton, NYPop. 47,151 | #1038 | 49.3 | $45,578 | $870/mo | 559 | 19 min |
| Wentzville, MOPop. 47,061 | #155 | 66.0 | $112,394 | $1,345/mo | 139 | 27.8 min |
| Olive Branch, MSPop. 47,019 | #385 | 60.3 | $100,606 | $1,829/mo | 175 | 24.5 min |
| Monroe, LAPop. 47,004 | #1305 | 35.9 | $40,505 | $886/mo | 1,647 | 18.2 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Pahrump compare with the rest of Nevada?
Pahrump ranks #20 of the 20 Nevada cities we track, with a score of 38.9 against Nevada's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 23% below the Nevada median. Homes are 17% below the typical Nevada home.
| City | Rank in NV | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerlin South, NVPop. 31,354 | #1 | 61.3 | $117,035 | $2,509/mo | no data |
| Spanish Springs, NVPop. 17,980 | #2 | 59.3 | $127,658 | $1,963/mo | no data |
| Enterprise, NVPop. 240,464 | #3 | 56.4 | $98,462 | $1,934/mo | no data |
| Henderson, NVPop. 332,141 | #4 | 55.3 | $90,138 | $1,824/mo | 225 |
| Carson City, NVPop. 58,384 | #5 | 55.3 | $72,355 | $1,248/mo | 358 |
| Sparks, NVPop. 110,024 | #6 | 54.3 | $89,056 | $1,716/mo | 365 |
| Mesquite, NVPop. 22,059 | #7 | 54.3 | $75,227 | $1,181/mo | 119 |
| Reno, NVPop. 273,212 | #8 | 52.2 | $80,760 | $1,556/mo | 551 |
| Dayton, NVPop. 15,781 | #9 | 52.0 | $102,819 | $1,521/mo | no data |
| Spring Valley, NVPop. 219,187 | #10 | 50.7 | $74,511 | $1,743/mo | no data |
| Fernley, NVPop. 24,225 | #11 | 50.6 | $89,517 | $1,570/mo | no data |
| North Las Vegas, NVPop. 278,595 | #12 | 49.1 | $79,542 | $1,705/mo | 362 |
| Elko, NVPop. 20,696 | #13 | 48.8 | $79,036 | $1,267/mo | 378 |
| Las Vegas, NVPop. 660,400 | #14 | 47.2 | $73,877 | $1,563/mo | county/metro |
| Paradise, NVPop. 185,913 | #15 | 44.7 | $59,190 | $1,372/mo | no data |
| Sun Valley, NVPop. 22,228 | #16 | 44.5 | $77,446 | $1,214/mo | no data |
| Whitney, NVPop. 47,221 | #17 | 43.9 | $67,155 | $1,574/mo | no data |
| Sunrise Manor, NVPop. 200,218 | #18 | 40.0 | $58,421 | $1,397/mo | no data |
| Winchester, NVPop. 37,081 | #19 | 39.0 | $50,120 | $1,220/mo | no data |
| Pahrump, NVPop. 47,347 | #20 | 38.9 | $62,109 | $1,304/mo | no data |
All 20 Nevada cities we track, by overall score. Nevada statewide: median income $81,134, violent crime 379.2 per 100,000.
How is Pahrump's score calculated?
Pahrump scores 38.9 out of 100, #1286 of 1,312 (grade F, which follows rank). It is scored on the 8 of 11 categories with local data; safety, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Nevada's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 20% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Pahrump. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 52.9.
23.6 - HealthCity data · 16% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Pahrump. Similar-size median 52.2.
36.4 - EducationCity data · 16% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Pahrump's public schools. Similar-size median 59.4.
34.6 - AffordabilityCity data · 13% of score
Pahrump's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
71.9 - Household financesCity data · 11% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Pahrump. Similar-size median 46.7.
42.0 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Pahrump. Similar-size median 47.3.
32.7 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Pahrump's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
23.7 - EnvironmentCounty data · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 54.8.
65.2 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Pahrump alone.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Pahrump.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Pahrump's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Pahrump has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Pahrump
Is Pahrump, NV a good place to live?
Pahrump ranks #1286 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #202 of 208 small cities and #20 of 20 in Nevada. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on long commutes (29.8 min, #197 of 208) and low graduation rates (77%, #170 of 191).
What is the cost of living in Pahrump?
Pahrump's cost of living index is 94.8, 5% below the US level of 100 and #434 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,304/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $366,137, 17% below the typical Nevada home ($442,027).
Is Pahrump safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Pahrump alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Pahrump crime rate or rank it on safety. Nevada as a whole records 379 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Pahrump?
The median household in Pahrump earns $62,109, 25% below the US figure of $83,163 and 23% below Nevada ($81,134). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Pahrump?
Median rent in Pahrump is $1,304/mo (Census), #530 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,512/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 25.2% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Pahrump?
The typical home value in Pahrump is $366,137, up 0.9% in a year, against $442,027 for Nevada and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $310,300.
How are the public schools in Pahrump?
Pahrump's 7 public schools graduate 77% of students in four years (Nevada 81.7%), with 21.8 students per teacher and $14,075 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Pahrump?
The average commute is 29.8 minutes, #1094 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 25.7 minutes across Nevada. 22.5% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Pahrump?
Pahrump averages 62.3°F over the year, 81.8°F in summer and 43.8°F in winter, with 5 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Pahrump walkable?
Pahrump scores 5.5 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (least walkable), #1301 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Pahrump at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Nye County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, inland flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.16% of building value, higher than 58% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Pahrump?
Nye County's air had a median air quality index of 26, and 93% of measured days were rated good; 2 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from pm10.
Who lives in Pahrump?
Pahrump has 47,347 residents. The median resident of Pahrump is 53 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 13.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1284 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 79.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Pahrump compare with the rest of Nevada?
Pahrump ranks #20 of the 20 Nevada cities we track, with a score of 38.9 against Nevada's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 23% below the Nevada median. Homes are 17% below the typical Nevada home.
What cities are similar in size to Pahrump?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Pahrump's population of 47,347 are Minot, ND (#301 overall), Roswell, NM (#1211 overall), Charleston, WV (#1064 overall), East Providence, RI (#260 overall), and Binghamton, NY (#1038 overall). Pahrump is #1286.