Goldfield Historic District · National Register of Historic Places
Goldfield’s story
123 years in pictures
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1903Goldfield is settled
GoldfieldNV
A town of 376, settled in 1903.
Goldfield Historic District · Photo: FloNight (Sydney Poore) and Russell Poore · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
376
Census survey, 2020–24
Household income
$79K
median
Median age
45.6
years
Jobs based here
61
Balanced
Is Goldfield a good place to live?
Goldfield’s average trip to work is 20 minutes, where Nevada’s towns sit at 24 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Goldfield’s trail density is 3.1 miles per square mile, against 2.0 in Nevada’s towns and 0.4 across U.S. towns. Goldfield Historic District is on the National Register of Historic Places. Goldfield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
376 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Getting set up
Moving to Goldfield: who provides what
Goldfield is unincorporated, so Esmeralda County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerNV Energy13.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterGoldfield Town WaterNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & county servicesEsmeralda CountyEsmeralda County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Nevada you can register online until 5 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 28 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereEsmeralda County ClerkEsmeralda County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code8901389013 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Goldfield.
Schools
The schools Goldfield’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Esmeralda school district. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goldfield Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 24 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Natural hazards
Earthquakes leads a high hazard risk in Goldfield
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 68% of U.S. communities.
68risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
EarthquakesInland floodingDrought
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and hot summers in Goldfield
Goldfield has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. Goldfield’s July high is 91°F.
91°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–47°
Spring39–65°
Summer60–88°
Fall41–68°
Oct 22
typical first frost
Apr 27
typical last frost
+2.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Goldfield
Most working residents leave Goldfield for work: only 6% work in town. Since 2013, Goldfield has added 29 jobs, to 61 in 2023. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line in Goldfield.
6%work in town
| Goldfield | Nevada towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 5.9% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 6% | 17% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Goldfield6%
Silver Peak16%
Elko6%
Las Vegas4%
Tonopah4%
118 mi
median commute distance
61
jobs based in Goldfield
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
A larger share of adults in Goldfield have high blood pressure than in the typical Nevada or U.S. town
46% of Goldfield adults have high blood pressure. Among 43 Nevada towns, just 2 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Goldfield. 19% of Goldfield adults report frequent physical distress.
| Goldfield | Nevada towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 35% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 15% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 12% | 12% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 16% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Nevada
6 better15 too close to call11 worse
| What stands out | Goldfield | NV |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 11.2% | 15.6% |
| Fewer binge drinkers | 12.4% | 15.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 12.6% | 6.4% |
Northern Inyo Hospital
68.5 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 941 acres
4.6 mi
of trails · 3.1 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Goldfield
15pages on Goldfield
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Goldfield; the nearest are
Reedley CollegeCommunity college · Public · Reedley, CA144.2 mi$1,334 in-state tuitionCalifornia State University-FresnoUniversity or college · Public · Fresno, CA151.2 mi$7,350 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Goldfield residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Nevada.
Questions about Goldfield
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Goldfield, NV a good place to live?
Goldfield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.