Micca House · National Register of Historic Places
Paradise Valley’s story
155 years in pictures
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1871Paradise Valley is settled
Paradise ValleyNV
Population 247: a town settled in 1871.
Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 3.0
Is Paradise Valley a good place to live?
Paradise Valley’s median age is 63.6 years, against 40.2 years in Nevada’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. Only 2 of the 43 Nevada towns we compare have a higher share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Paradise Valley. Paradise Valley’s density of trails is 0.2 miles per square mile, against 2.0 in Nevada’s towns and 0.4 across U.S. towns. Paradise Valley has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
247 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Getting set up
Moving to Paradise Valley: who provides what
Paradise Valley is unincorporated, so Humboldt County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerNV Energy13.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterOrovada Water DistrictNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet1 providers92% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesHumboldt CountyHumboldt 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 hereHumboldt County ClerkHumboldt County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2021
ZIP code8942689426 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 Paradise Valley.
Schools
The schools Paradise Valley’s kids attend
Public schools: the Humboldt school district. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Valley SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 24 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Natural hazards
Paradise Valley faces a very high natural-hazard risk, led by wildfire
Expected losses in Paradise Valley break down as 65% from wildfires and 16% from drought. Storm and flood damage is expected to run higher than in 94% of U.S. communities.
94risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
WildfireDroughtInland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Paradise Valley has four seasons and hot summers
In Paradise Valley, the typical July afternoon high is 91°F.
16″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–43°
Spring33–62°
Summer49–87°
Fall33–66°
Sep 13
typical first frost
Jun 5
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Paradise Valley is
Of 32 CDC measures, Paradise Valley beats the Nevada average on 9 and trails it on 8. In Paradise Valley, 27% of adults get no exercise outside work. 14% of adults in Paradise Valley binge drink; 16% report frequent mental distress.
| Paradise Valley | Nevada towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 35% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 19% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Nevada
9 better15 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Paradise Valley | NV |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.4% | 15.6% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 5.7% | 9.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 14% | 7.4% |
Humboldt General Hospital
36.7 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: primary care
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
3.4%conserved
3.4%
conserved · 74 of 2,179 acres
0.7 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Paradise Valley Fireman's Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Paradise Valley
14pages on Paradise Valley
The big questions
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Paradise Valley; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Paradise Valley residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Nevada.
Landmarks
2 places in Paradise Valley on the National Register of Historic Places.
Questions about Paradise Valley
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Paradise Valley, NV a good place to live?
Paradise Valley has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.