Amargosa Valley, NV

Full City Profile · Nevada · Inyo County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,408 Population 14/sq mi density
$55,573 Median Income $24,497 per capita
$780 Median Rent 13.0% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$55,573 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Amargosa Valley, NV

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,573
26% below
$24,497 per capita
Median Rent
$780/mo
33% below
13.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.0%
32% below
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.3%
92% below
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
37% above
20.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

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)

Income
74%
Rent
67%
Poverty
103%
Bachelor's
68%
Unemployment
8%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Amargosa Valley a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 0.3% (92% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 3.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,408
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density14/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born12.9%
Veterans17.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,573
Per Capita$24,497
Unemployment0.3%
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%

Health

Obesity43.9%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death10,431/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain3.8 in/yr
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.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
12.9% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.