At a Glance
Median Income
$55,573
$24,497 per capita
Median Rent
$780/mo
13.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
777/100K
2,401/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.0%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.1%
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
20.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Amargosa Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Amargosa Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Amargosa Valley a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Amargosa Valley residents earn a median household income of $55,573 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,497. The unemployment rate stands at 0.1% (97% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 863 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Amargosa Valley reports 777 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 104% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,401/100K.
Education
23.0% of adults in Amargosa Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Amargosa Valley has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 3.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,408
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,573
Per Capita$24,497
Unemployment0.1%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$1,555M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,174
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$780
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$364,944
Housing Units501
Rent Burden13.0%
Crime
F
Violent777/100K
Property2,401/100K
Health
Obesity43.9%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death10,431/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain3.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation2,364 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.0%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute18 min
Broadband55.2%
Internet Speed40 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Amargosa Valley was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Harry Reid International (81 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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