The Town of Pahrump is located in the peaceful Pahrump Valley of Southern Nevada approximately 60 miles West of Las Vegas and 60 miles East of Death Valley. The word Pahrump is a Paiute Indian expression interpreted to mean "water rock" or "place where big waters flow". Pahrump is in Nye County.
Pahrump offers a rural, country-like atmosphere with clean fresh air, plenty of good water and a temperate desert climate second to none. The surrounding majestic mountain ranges and breathtaking sunsets are truly awesome.
People are friendly, housing is very affordable, property taxes are low and there are no personal or corporate taxes. With a population of about 39,000 there is no traffic to fight and very little crime.
The Pahrump Valley offers a country-like atmosphere with clean fresh air, plenty of good water and friendly people who are glad to call you neighbor. We have low taxes, NO personal or corporate taxes, quite affordable housing and an easy-flowing lifestyle.
In the Pahrump Valley, people are relaxed and enjoy life because there is no traffic to fight, very little crime and more time to do the things they enjoy. The breath-taking sunsets with the picturesque Mt. Charleston and the Spring Mountains to the east and the Nopah Vista Mountains to the west are a sight to behold. There are ample recreational opportunities associated with these mountains.
Housing
Former farming land is being developed into housing at the highest rate in the state. Several major housing developments are currently under construction and will eventually provide over 10,000 new homes in the valley.
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $266,610
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 32,807. Pahrump covers 297.9 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 2,690 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 89041, 89048 - Area code: 775
Weather
Pahrump, NV climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 99.99 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is December with an average minimum temperature of 26.40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be relatively big during summer with a difference that can reach 33 degrees Fahrenheit, and relatively big during winter with an average difference of 30 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Pahrump is 5.18 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is February with an average rainfall of 0.83 Inches.
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