Caliente, NV

Full City Profile · Nevada · Lincoln County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
613 Population 12/sq mi density
$169,600 Home Value $199,278 Zillow
$630 Median Rent 44.1% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Caliente, NV

At a Glance

Home Value
$169,600
40% below
Zillow: $199,278
Median Rent
$630/mo
46% below
44.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
37% below
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Caliente Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
60%
Rent
54%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Caliente a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Caliente is $169,600 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,278. Median rent is $630/month, with 44.1% 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 1968.

Education

21.2% of adults in Caliente hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Caliente has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population613
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density12/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans14.6%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$32,996
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$254M
Avg Weekly Wage$959

Housing

Home Value$169,600
Rent$630
Ownership63.4%
Zillow$199,278
Housing Units466
Rent Burden44.1%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,005/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain8.8 in/yr
Elevation5,127 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 13%
Commute25 min
Broadband65.1%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Caliente was founded in 1901.
The median home in Caliente was built in 1968.
18.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is St George Regional (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.376 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.