Signals
Pahrump
Show Low
Climate
57 · Bottom 9%
vs66 · Bottom 36%
Physical resilience
34 · Bottom 27%
vs22 · Bottom 16%
Housing affordability
61 · Bottom 22%
vs69 · Bottom 32%
Access
66 · Bottom 10%
vs70 · Bottom 12%
Economic stability
32 · Bottom 9%
vs28 · Bottom 5%
Measured values
| Metric | Pahrump | Show Low | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 47,347 | 12,102 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $62,109 | $60,368 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $34,167 | $35,823 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 144/sq mi | 185/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $310,300 | $299,600 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,304 | $1,110 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 79.2% | 65.5% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.4% | 34.9% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 13.7% | 12.2% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 101°F | 85°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 33°F | 24°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 5.2" | 15.7" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 48 mi | 43 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 31.5 min | 21.3 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 53.0 | 45.6 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Public schools | 6 | 13 | 2024-25 school year |
| Students per teacher | 21.21 | 18.38 | 2024-25 school year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Pahrump
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake, inland flooding.
Show Low
Elevated or high exposure: wildfire.
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