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Goldfield, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · Esmeralda County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
231
Population
156/sq mi density
$121,094
Median Income
$42,263 per capita
$86,300
Home Value
$162,292 Zillow
53°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
132
Violent Crime/100K
660 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$121,094 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
132 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Goldfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,636 ft (1,718 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 156/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7122°N, 117.2379°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Esmeralda County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 151 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 2.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 0.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ubehebe Craters (79 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 79 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 158 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 158 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 161 km |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
Goldfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (0.7") and December the driest (0.3").