Population: about
33,000 and growing at an annual rate of about 4%.
Location: Southeast corner of Nye County, 63 miles
northwest of central Las Vegas. Borders California on the
west.
County Seat: Tonopah, 170 miles northwest. County
government annex and Justice Complex are located in
Pahrump. County Commission usually holds one of two
meetings per month in Pahrump.
Government: Pahrump is an unincorporated town
governed by a 5 member elected Town Board and an appointed
Town Manager and staff.
Area: Approximately 400 square miles. The valley is
26 miles long and 8-12 miles wide. Regional Master Plan
adopted and zoning plan under development.
Business: Over 2000 businesses from the smallest
to national retail chains with more coming everyday.
Water: Although Pahrump does not receive much
rainfall, it does sit above a large aquifer.
Area Code: (775) Prefixes: 727, 751, 537, 764 &
209.
Time Zone: Pacific Time Zone, Daylight Savings time
observed.
Elevation: 2,695 feet above sea level, considered
high desert.
Weather: Clear and sunny 216 days, partly cloudy 84
days, cloudy/rainy 65 days. Annual rainfall is 4.5 inches.
Medical Facilities: Various medical offices.
Desert View hospital and other independent medical
facilities. Permanently based
Mercy Air helicopter for transport to major facilities in
Las Vegas.
Transportation: Rail freight terminal (Arden-Las
Vegas) 50 miles. Connected to Las Vegas by a Scenic
Highway.
Schools:One High School, One Middle School, and
three Elementary Schools with over 3,000 students
enrolled. Local Community College of Southern Nevada
campus.
Housing:There are many single and multi-family
units currently under development and/or construction.
Airport:Calvada Meadows, Runway 15/33, 4000'x30'
paved, Lighted, Unicom 122.8 (Prior Permission
775-727-0521, Fuel NOT available) |
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