PAHRUMP NAME

The word Pahrump is a Paiute term that has been interpreted to mean "water rock" or "place where big waters flow."

LOCATION

Pahrump is located in the southwest corner of Nye County. It is 60 miles west of Las Vegas and 60 miles east of Death Valley.

COUNTY

Pahrump is located in Nye County. The county seat is Tonopah, 165 miles north of Pahrump. However, the county maintains an office complex on Highway 160 in Pahrump.

AREA CODE

The area code for the town of Pahrump and all of Nye County is 775.

ELEVATION

Elevation in Pahrump ranges from 2,550 to 2,750 feet above sea level.