WELCOME

Pahrump Valley

THIS PUBLICATION IS PRODUCED BY THE PAHRUMP VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Editorial

Jenney Sartin, Chief Executive Officer

DESIGN & LAYOUT

Mary G. Johnson, Office Administrator

Pahrump Valley Chamber of Commerce

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On behalf of the Pahrump Valley Chamber of Commerce we welcome you to the Pahrump Valley. Pahrump truly is the “heart of the desert” and the ideal place to enjoy the best that southern Nevada has to offer; as it is a centrally located gateway to nature, recreational adventures, star gazing, wine tasting and memorable vistas. It is a short drive to one of the world’s foremost tourism destination cities and major business and industry hubs, Las Vegas, and just another short drive to the famous Death Valley National Park, the hottest and driest place on earth.

The low-tax climate in Southern Nevada is one of the most cited reasons to do business in Nevada. Companies can save millions of dollars by having a long-term presence in the state. And in case you didn’t know, Nevada has no personal income tax, no franchise tax, no unitary tax, no inventory tax, no inheritance tax, and no estate tax. And with land and property costs going up in the Las Vegas Valley companies are looking to outlying areas like the Pahrump Valley and Nye County for business growth opportunities.

Pahrump is a friendly community with a hometown feel, which connects you to people and businesses who are warm, genuine and hardworking, and whose people possess a perspective on life that is uniquely Nevada and inherently individual. From here you can take a step back in time to historical sites, or go off-roading, golfing, biking or even hike to the top of the mountains where you will see clear skies and boundless views. It is the ideal place to call home as you can set out on endless adventures in the untamed and iconic western wilderness of Nevada’s mountains and desert. All right at your front door.

The Pahrump Valley Chamber of Commerce would like to thank our advertisers for their support of the Chamber!

This magazine is brought to you by the Pahrump Valley Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber is dedicated to its vision to be a model of excellence in community leadership and growth. Our ultimate goal is to work to ensure the business community, indeed the entire community, prospers. We are committed to a philosophy that if we work together as a team, as one voice, the Pahrump valley communities will continue to thrive, strengthen and succeed. May all that come to visit, work and live here become new friends.

Jenney Sartin, CEO

Southern Paiute then by settlers in the late 19th century. The name “Pahrump” comes from the original indigenous name Pah-Rimpi, or “Water Rock,” due to the abundant artesian wells in the valley.

Pahrump is a relatively new town; before 1960 the only roads were gravel or dirt. The area grew in popularity because of its central location between Las Vegas and Death Valley National Park, and easy access to popular outdoor recreational activities such as camping, RVing, hiking and off-road biking and driving. Highways and paved roads soon replaced the dirt ones. It has grown rapidly and has become an interesting, if not unforgettable, little city.

Until the 1960s, Pahrump had no telephone service except a radio transmitter phone in a phone booth next to the small market, and there were no paved roads in or out of the Pahrump Valley. However, as Las Vegas grew, real estate speculation became more popular in the area, and Pahrump has had steady growth, increasing from about 2,000 residents in 1980 to 22,000 in 2017, to over 54,000 in 2023.

Pahrump is an archetypal example of an “exurb”, which is a commuter town in a populated area that is primarily residential, rather than commercial or industrial. People who live in commuter towns, often called a “bedroom community”, usually work in other places and commute to work and back home. This is ideal for those who want the neighborliness and relaxing environment of a small town with all the amenities and entertainment of the big city within a short driving distance.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Pahrump has a total area of 297.9 sq. mi, all of which is land. By area, it is the largest CDP in the contiguous United States, although it ranks only eleventh nationally, since the largest ten are all in Alaska. The area lies in the Mojave Desert.

Summers in Pahrump are generally hot and dry, with occasional monsoonal rains beginning in early July. Being at a similar elevation to Las Vegas, daytime highs in summer average within a few degrees of Las Vegas. Record highs are similar between the two cities as well. A typical day during June through August brings temperatures around 100, and occasionally 110. Nighttime temperatures, however, are noticeably cooler. This is due to the lack of an urban heat island in Pahrump, allowing for intense cooling after sundown. As a result, summer nights are pleasantly warm, bottoming out in the mid-60s or 70s. By late August and early

September, the summer heat noticeably tempers down. September is the gateway to fall, which brings very pleasant weather. October highs are generally 80 degrees and nighttime temperatures in the 50s.

Like other locations in the Mojave Desert, winters are typically mild, with occasional pushes of cold air from the north. Daytime highs average from the mid-50s and 60s, but low temperatures hover around freezing for most nights between December to February. Spring brings pleasantly warm temperatures and cool evenings. Like other locations in the Mojave Desert, this is the windiest time of year. Snowfall is rare in Pahrump, but there is generally at least one snow day per year.