At a Glance
Violent Crime
726/100K
5,226/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
49.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
10.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
312 sunny days/yr
How Amargosa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Amargosa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Amargosa a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Amargosa reports 726 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,226/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Amargosa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
49.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Amargosa has an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population213
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density159/mi²
Male / Female96% / 4%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$19,079
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,855M
Avg Weekly Wage$919
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership8.3%
Zillow$136,259
Housing Units171
Rent Burden31.7%
Crime
F
Violent726/100K
Property5,226/100K
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death14,382/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain27.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation299 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+49.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Broadband8.3%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Amargosa was built in 2005.
The nearest airport is Alice International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
34.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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