Pioche, Nevada
Pioche is a community of 1,031 people in Lincoln County, Nevada, founded in 1864.
Why visit Pioche
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 4 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Thompson's Opera House, Gem Theater and 1938 Lincoln County Courthouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; December lows average 22°F.
Weather in Pioche
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Pioche
Pioche () is an unincorporated town in Lincoln County, Nevada, United States, approximately 180 miles (290 km) northeast of Las Vegas. U.S. Route 93 is the main route to Pioche and bypasses the town center just to the east, with Nevada State Route 321 and Nevada State Route 322 providing direct access. Pioche is the county seat of Lincoln County. Pioche is named after François Louis Alfred Pioche, a San Francisco financier and land speculator originally from France.
From the Wikipedia article Pioche, Nevada (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Thompson's Opera House
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Cinema and theater in Pioche, Nevada, United States
Museums and landmarks6
Gem Theater
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic theater in Pioche, Nevada
1938 Lincoln County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Government building in Pioche, Nevada, United States, built 1938
Lincoln County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Museum and former courthouse in Pioche, Nevada, built 1872
Pioche Firehouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes4
History
The first modern settlement of the area occurred in 1864 with the opening of a silver mine. The settlers abandoned the area when local Indian tribes launched a series of raids and massacres. Recolonization was launched in 1868, after the Indian raids were stopped and François Pioche bought the town in 1869. By the early 1870s, Pioche had grown larger to become one of the most important silver-mining towns in Nevada. Because of the town's remoteness which had earlier allowed the Indian raids to occur, Pioche had a reputation for being one of the roughest towns in the Old West.
From the History section of Pioche, Nevada on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries2
Map of Pioche
24 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 23°F | 1.1 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 25°F | 1.7 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 31°F | 1.4 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 36°F | 0.7 in |
| May | 68°F | 45°F | 0.9 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 55°F | 0.5 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 62°F | 0.8 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 60°F | 1.3 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 52°F | 0.9 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 40°F | 1.1 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 30°F | 0.7 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 22°F | 1.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pioche (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lincoln County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2023-04-27: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2005-03-07: Heavy Rains And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2005-02-23: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
- Panaca 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Caliente 21 mi south, about 34 min by car
- Enterprise 46 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Newcastle 52 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 2015-01-15 12 29 35 View northeast across Pioche, Nevada from Nevada State Route 321, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 07-04-2023 Pioche, NV-0019, KennedyPhotography, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 07-04-2023 Pioche, NV-0020, KennedyPhotography, CC BY-SA 4.0
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