The original and present day buildings are mostly one-story, and are made principally of wood and some with stone and brick. The town grew rapidly in the early 1870's and business and population increased with the increasing shipments of bullion until it had become the most active and important mining town in southeastern Nevada by 1871. Present day Pioche relies upon its use as the Lincoln county seat, tourism, recreation, hunting and fishing, farming and cattle ranching and some mining, for its economic livelihood. With a fair sized retirement community. Electric power is brought to the area from Hoover Dam by the Lincoln County Power District, providing low priced power.
Water is abundant and sewer capacity is excellent.
Recreational facilities are located near the Court House which includes a ballpark, swimming pool, picnic area and the Pioche Garden Club's Memorial Gardens.