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Carlin, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · Elko County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
2,164
Population
207/sq mi density
$62,232
Median Income
$33,475 per capita
$195,000
Home Value
$205,186 Zillow
$1,211
Median Rent
20.8% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
322 sunny days/yr
664
Violent Crime/100K
1,284 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,232 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$195,000 home value, $1,211/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
664 violent crimes/100K (75% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Carlin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches. The area receives 25.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,945 ft (1,507 m) |
| Area | 10.4 sq mi (27.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 207/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7190°N, 116.1080°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Elko County County |
| Nearest Airport | Elko Regional (EKO) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0503 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
Carlin has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.2") and July the driest (0.4").