At a Glance
Median Income
$37,922
$32,113 per capita
Home Value
$182,000
Zillow: $155,628
Median Rent
$845/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.7%
23.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tonopah a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 $155,628. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 7.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,938
Median Age61.6 yrs
Density209/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born11.0%
Veterans13.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$37,922
Per Capita$32,113
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$47M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,185
Housing
B+
Home Value$182,000
Rent$845
Ownership66.8%
Zillow$155,628
Housing Units1,342
Rent Burden28.1%
Health
Obesity43.7%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking23.0%
Heart Disease7.7%
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain7.0 in/yr
Elevation6,126 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute30 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Tonopah was built in 1979.
15.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (164 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
11.0% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.