Battle Mountain, NV

Full City Profile · Nevada · Lander County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
3,957 Population 648/sq mi density
$78,149 Median Income $40,202 per capita
$205,500 Home Value $289,285 Zillow
$1,067 Median Rent 33.5% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$78,149 median income, 12.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$205,500 home value, $1,067/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Battle Mountain, NV

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,149
4% above
$40,202 per capita
Home Value
$205,500
27% below
Zillow: $289,285
Median Rent
$1,067/mo
8% below
33.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
55% below
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
12.2%
239% above
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12% above
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Battle Mountain Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Battle Mountain's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
104%
Home Value
73%
Rent
92%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
339%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Battle Mountain a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Battle Mountain residents earn a median household income of $78,149 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,202. The unemployment rate stands at 12.2% (239% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 122 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Battle Mountain is $205,500 , 27% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $289,285. Median rent is $1,067/month, with 33.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.

Education

15.1% of adults in Battle Mountain hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Battle Mountain has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,957
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density648/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$78,149
Per Capita$40,202
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$921M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,864

Housing

A+
Home Value$205,500
Rent$1,067
Ownership62.8%
Zillow$289,285
Housing Units1,997
Rent Burden33.5%

Health

Obesity36.1%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,879/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain9.2 in/yr
Elevation4,531 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute19 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed15 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Battle Mountain was founded in 1866.
The median home in Battle Mountain was built in 1986.
17.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Elko Regional (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.