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Paradise, NV

Full City Profile · Nevada · Clark County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
186,178 Population 4,391/sq mi density
$58,874 Median Income $35,069 per capita
$358,400 Home Value $483,159 Zillow
$1,287 Median Rent 33.9% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 342 sunny days/yr
165 Violent Crime/100K 1,978 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$58,874 median income, 6.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$358,400 home value, $1,287/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
165 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Paradise enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 98°F in July. The area gets 342 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.9 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 98°F Jul (36°C)
Annual Average68.4°F
27% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average98°F (36°C)
Sunny Days342 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,093 ft (638 m)
Area46.7 sq mi (121.0 km²)
Population Density4,391/sq mi
Coordinates36.0871°N, 115.1355°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
CountyClark County County
Nearest AirportHarry Reid International (LAS)
1 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.9"
74% below US avg
Snowfall 0.9"
Wettest Month (Feb) 0.67"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0504 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)20.8 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.60 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.25 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)5.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score99.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.1 / 100
Community Resilience6.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Relatively High
Wildfire Relatively High
Flood Very High
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very High
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

538 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 20, 2025.

Jun 29, 1992 47 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada M5.8 124 km
May 22, 2015 37 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada M5.3 141 km
Mar 10, 1990 65 km SSW of Rachel, Nevada M5.0 141 km
Jan 27, 1999 39 km NW of Indian Springs, Nevada M4.8 111 km
Aug 4, 1992 22 km SE of Alamo, Nevada M4.6 129 km
May 16, 2004 30 km ESE of Alamo, Nevada M4.5 135 km
May 30, 1993 43 km WNW of Indian Springs, Nevada M4.4 110 km
Aug 14, 2024 8 km NW of Indian Springs, Nevada M4.4 81 km
Jan 25, 1999 37 km NW of Indian Springs, Nevada M4.4 110 km
Jul 5, 1992 California-Nevada border region M4.4 123 km
Jun 20, 2006 45 km SSW of Caliente, Nevada M4.4 134 km
Jun 28, 1992 29km WSW of Tecopa, California M4.3 131 km
Apr 26, 1997 56 km SSW of Rachel, Nevada M4.3 139 km
Mar 24, 2002 41 km SSE of Alamo, Nevada M4.3 102 km
Jun 29, 1992 52 km WNW of Indian Springs, Nevada M4.3 119 km
Jan 2, 1998 9 km S of Alamo, Nevada M4.2 132 km
Jun 14, 2002 46 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada M4.2 125 km
Jul 17, 2017 27 km NW of Indian Springs, Nevada M4.1 100 km
Sep 12, 1997 45 km E of Beatty, Nevada M4.0 132 km
Sep 13, 1992 46 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada M4.0 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

15 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF1.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 30, 1992 EF1 9 km 0
Oct 14, 1989 EF1 15 km 0
Sep 17, 1989 EF1 79 km 0
Aug 6, 1983 EF1 99 km 0
Jun 7, 1964 EF1 56 km 0
May 22, 2019 EF0 81 km 0
Aug 4, 2014 EF0 37 km 0
Sep 11, 1998 EF0 15 km 0
Aug 25, 1998 EF0 76 km 0
Mar 30, 1992 EF0 10 km 0
Jan 30, 1990 EF0 40 km 0
May 28, 1986 EF0 71 km 0
Jul 22, 1984 EF0 49 km 0
Aug 20, 1975 EF0 24 km 0
Aug 12, 1971 EF0 5 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Uinkaret Field (183 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Uinkaret Field Volcanic field 1,555 m (5,102 ft) 1100 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: YORK (94,736 ac, 2023).

Year Name Acres Distance
2023 YORK 94,736 87 km
2005 FORK 43,665 85 km
2020 DOME 43,628 96 km
2005 GOODSPRINGS 33,448 36 km
2013 CARPENTER 1 27,879 45 km
2005 SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (TRAMP) 27,560 91 km
1994 COYOTE 24,951 83 km
2006 VEGAS 21,593 72 km
2006 FWS 9 20,441 43 km
2005 PERKINS COMPLEX 18,064 80 km
2005 SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (COYOTE) 9,953 48 km
2005 SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (LAMB) 8,094 87 km
1994 RATTLESNAK 6,521 81 km
1994 FORT PIUTE 6,350 93 km
1987 ZIPPER 6,306 37 km
1994 COYOTE 6,154 92 km
2005 IAN 5,810 97 km
1995 SENATOR II 5,019 76 km
2005 SOUTHERN NEVADA COMPLEX (WAMP) 4,813 59 km
2005 VEGAS 4,724 53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 0.6 in Coldest
February 53°F (11°C) 0.7 in Wettest
March 58°F (15°C) 0.6 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
May 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
June 86°F (30°C) 0.1 in Driest
July 98°F (36°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 89°F (32°C) 0.6 in
September 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in
October 69°F (20°C) 0.2 in
November 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in
December 47°F (8°C) 0.4 in

Paradise has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 45°F in January to 98°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.6 inches, with February being the wettest month (0.7") and June the driest (0.1").

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