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Carter Springs, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · Douglas County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
456
Population
163/sq mi density
$88,250
Median Income
$41,434 per capita
$350,000
Home Value
$591,725 Zillow
$1,455
Median Rent
19.3% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
132
Violent Crime/100K
660 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$88,250 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$350,000 home value, $1,455/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
132 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Carter Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.3 inches. The area receives 21.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,525 ft (1,684 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 163/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8619°N, 119.6411°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Douglas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively High |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soda Lakes (100 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 100 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 110 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 129 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 147 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
Carter Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 31°F in December to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.4").