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Tonopah, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · Esmeralda County County
Tonopah, NV
At a Glance
How Tonopah Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tonopah's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Tonopah a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Tonopah residents earn a median household income of $37,922 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,113. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Tonopah is $182,000 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,292. Median rent is $845/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Tonopah reports 132 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 660/100K.
Education
13.0% of adults in Tonopah hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Tonopah has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.