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'''Beatty''' is an unincorporated town and census-designated place (CDP) in western [[Nye County]], [[Nevada]], located along U.S. Route 95 near the California border. As of the 2020 Census, Beatty had a population of approximately 900 residents.<ref name="census">U.S. Census Bureau. ''QuickFacts: Beatty CDP, Nevada''. Retrieved May 8, 2025, from https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/beattycdpnevada</ref>

Known as the “Gateway to Death Valley,” Beatty has a rich mining history dating back to the early 1900s and remains a key stop for travelers visiting [[Death Valley National Park]] via NV Route 374. With its Old West charm, access to ghost towns like [[Rhyolite]], and desert recreation, Beatty blends heritage tourism with small-town hospitality.<ref name="history">Beatty Museum and Historical Society. ''Beatty History''. Retrieved May 8, 2025, from https://www.beattymuseum.org</ref>

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== Quick Facts ==
* **Status:** Unincorporated CDP  
* **County:** [[Nye County]]  
* **Population:** ~900  
* **ZIP Code:** 89003  
* **Elevation:** ~3,300 ft  
* **Routes:** U.S. Route 95, NV-374

== Local Economy ==
Beatty’s economy includes:
* **Tourism and recreation**  
* **Gas stations, lodging, and food services**  
* **Heritage attractions and museums**  
* **Retirement and rural residency**

== Attractions and Features ==
* [[Rhyolite]] ghost town – historic ruins and Bottle House  
* Beatty Museum and Historical Society  
* Gateway to [[Death Valley National Park]]  
* Goldwell Open Air Museum – outdoor art installations  
* Hiking and wildlife viewing in surrounding desert valleys

== Education ==
Beatty is served by the [[Nye County School District]], including:
* Beatty Elementary and Middle Schools  
* Beatty High School

== Governance and Services ==
Beatty is governed by the [[Nye County Commission]] with input from the Beatty Town Advisory Board. Public services including fire, police, and utilities are administered at the county level.

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