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Welcome to Pahrump, NV!


Pahrump is the fastest growing rural, unincorporated community in the United States. The Pahrump Valley is home to some 30,000 plus citizens and we enjoy welcoming visitors from all over. Our scenic community is surrounded by Majestic Mountains which include Mount Charleston, and the Spring Mountain Range. Located in the high desert, Pahrump sits on the third largest aquifer in the United States. As one of the gateways to Death Valley, we invite you to enjoy our mild climate and breathtaking scenery.

 
 
Climate/Weather


Summer
Summers are typical of the high desert. Maximum daytime temperatures reach into the 100's at times, but low humidity and gentle breezes make the temperatures seem lower. Because of our elevation, nights are usually cool with minimums near 75.

Spring and Fall
Spring the last couple of years has marked the start of our warming daytime temperatures: 60's in March, reaching to the 90's by May. Fall shows signs of cooler temperatures by late September , dropping to the 60's by November.

Winter
Nights get cold with temperatures dropping to freezing for short periods, but days usually warm to the mid 50's. Skies are clear and the sunshine is warm even in winter.

Averages
Clear and sunny.........216 days
Partly cloudy...............84 days
Rainy and cloudy.........65 days
Annual rainfall..........4.7 inches
Relative humidity..............29%

 
 
More facts you should know about Pahrump


County
Pahrump is in Nye County which encompasses 18,064 square miles, the largest county in Nevada and the third largest in the nation.

County Seat
Nye County's seat is located in Tonopah, NV (Elevation 6,030 feet; 165 miles north of Pahrump on U.S. Hwy. 95). However, Nye County offices are located in Pahrump at 250 N. Hwy. 160 and 1520 E. Basin Rd.

Location & Size of Pahrump Valley
Pahrump is located in the southwest corner of Nye County, 63 miles northwest of Las Vegas and 8 miles from the California border. The Valley is 26 miles long and 8 to 12 miles wide. The elevation is 2,695 feet.

Taxes

  • Business: State Tax (based on number of employees)
  • Corporate Income Tax: none
  • County Sales Tax: 6 3/4% (not on food items)
  • Estate/Inheritance Tax: none
  • Franchise Tax: none
  • Gift Tax: none
  • Inventory/Interstate Commerce Tax: none