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Panaca, NV
Census-designated place in Lincoln County, Nevada.
Population
1,015
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
330
ZIP codes
0
Panaca and its ZIP codes
Panaca at a glance
- Panaca is about 11 times as dense as Nevada as a whole.
- The median household income is $64,083, 18% below the Nevada median of $78,260.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $263,300 (40% below Nevada) and median rent is $920 a month.
Local data for Panaca, NV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Panaca, NV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,083
Poverty rate
1.4%
Median home value
$263,300
Median rent
$920/mo
Homeownership
63.4%
Bachelor's or higher
36.3%
Median age
32.7
Average commute
7.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (139), Italian Americans (115), Swedish Americans (53).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Panaca.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,352
1,377 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,373
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$29.2M
FY 2026, $6,485 per person
How people get to work
Panaca, NV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone55.9%
- Carpooled38.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 7.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Panaca, NV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
276
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
63
2.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 20°F
11.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Panaca, NV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.4%
U.S. 33.3% -2.9 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Panaca
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Bennett SpringsCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 3.4 |
| BeaverdamCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.7 |
| Dry ValleyCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 3.8 |
| CalienteCity | 11 mi | 53 |
| PiocheCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.2 |
| UrsineCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.3 |
| Modena, UTCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Panaca, NV in?
- Panaca is in Lincoln County, Nevada.
- What is the population of Panaca, NV?
- About 1,015 people live in Panaca, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Panaca?
- Nearby places include Bennett Springs (6.3 mi), Beaverdam (7.2 mi), Dry Valley (8.4 mi), Caliente (11 mi), Pioche (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023