The Town FilesPioche, Nevada
Community in Lincoln County · population 933 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $203,800
- Household income
- $88,493
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 54.6
Pioche is a community of 933 people in Lincoln County, Nevada. The median home is worth $203,800, below the typical Nevada town ($361,550). It ranks better for a vacation home than 92% of Nevada towns, better for families than 80% of Nevada towns, quieter than 76% of Nevada towns.
How Pioche ranks
Percentile among Nevada towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Nevada towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Pioche is worth $203,800, below the typical Nevada town ($361,550). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $88,493, which is more affordable than 92% of Nevada towns. 100.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pioche | Typical Nevada town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $203,800 | $361,550 |
| Median rent | — | $1,386 |
| Median household income | $88,493 | $78,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 4.9× |
| Homeownership | 100.0% | 72.5% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1989 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 22.6% | — |
Who lives in Pioche
| People | Pioche | Typical Nevada town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.6 | 44.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 39.5% | 21.7% |
| Under 18 | 7.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.4% | 19.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.1% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 31.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.6% | — |
| Work from home | 36.2% | 9.0% |
| Average commute | — min | 24.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.2% | 92.1% |
Weather in Pioche
July highs average 86.1°F and January lows 23.2°F. About 12.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.6 inches of snow (typical Nevada town: 16.7 in). Expect about 22 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 141 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Pioche since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Nevada town. The strongest, an F0, struck on September 5, 1998 about 5.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 5, 1998.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on July 16, 2012.
Severe weather in Lincoln County since 1996
Lincoln County has been included in 8 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2023 | Flood | DR-4708: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4523: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3443: Covid-19 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3243: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| March 7, 2005 | Severe Storm | DR-1583: Heavy Rains And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Lincoln County
Lincoln County had 1,350 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,874 a year. Unemployment was 4.7% in 2023; in Pioche itself the ACS puts it at 8.2%.
Public schools in Pioche
1 public school with 61 students, about 15.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioche Elementary School | PK-6 | 61 | 15.3 |
Towns near Pioche
- Panaca, NV11.6 mi · 870 people · home $263,300
- Caliente, NV21.3 mi · 990 people · home $189,800
Pioche questions
Is Pioche, Nevada a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pioche scores better for retirees than 65% of Nevada towns and quieter than 76%. 39.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 54.6).
How much does a house cost in Pioche?
The median owner-occupied home in Pioche is valued at $203,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $88,493, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Pioche?
July highs average 86.1°F and January lows 23.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 12.9 inches of precipitation a year and 11.6 inches of snow.
Does Pioche get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Pioche since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on September 5, 1998. The typical Nevada town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)