Signals
Show Low
Pahrump
Climate
66 · Bottom 36%
vs57 · Bottom 9%
Physical resilience
22 · Bottom 16%
vs34 · Bottom 27%
Housing affordability
69 · Bottom 32%
vs61 · Bottom 22%
Access
70 · Bottom 12%
vs66 · Bottom 10%
Economic stability
28 · Bottom 5%
vs32 · Bottom 9%
Measured values
| Metric | Show Low | Pahrump | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,102 | 47,347 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $60,368 | $62,109 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $35,823 | $34,167 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 185/sq mi | 144/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $299,600 | $310,300 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,110 | $1,304 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 65.5% | 79.2% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.9% | 13.4% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 12.2% | 13.7% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 85°F | 101°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 24°F | 33°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 15.7" | 5.2" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 43 mi | 48 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 21.3 min | 31.5 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 45.6 | 53.0 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Public schools | 13 | 6 | 2024-25 school year |
| Students per teacher | 18.38 | 21.21 | 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
Show Low
Elevated or high exposure: wildfire.
Pahrump
Elevated or high exposure: earthquake, inland flooding.
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