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Fort McDermitt, NV

Full City Profile · Nevada · Humboldt County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
326 Population 18/sq mi density
$23,182 Median Income $17,256 per capita
$52,500 Home Value $340,075 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 322 sunny days/yr
123 Violent Crime/100K 1,719 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$23,182 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Fort McDermitt, NV

At a Glance

Median Income
$23,182
69% below
$17,256 per capita
Home Value
$52,500
81% below
Zillow: $340,075
Violent Crime
123/100K
68% below
1,719/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.0%
88% below
83.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
114% above
52.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22% above
22.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
322 sunny days/yr

How Fort McDermitt Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
31%
Home Value
19%
Poverty
427%
Bachelor's
12%
Unemployment
214%
Crime
32%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fort McDermitt a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fort McDermitt residents earn a median household income of $23,182 , which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,256. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 52.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 481 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fort McDermitt is $52,500 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $340,075. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Safety & Crime

Fort McDermitt reports 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,719/100K.

Education

4.0% of adults in Fort McDermitt hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 83.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fort McDermitt has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population326
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density18/mi²
Male / Female31% / 69%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

F
Median Income$23,182
Per Capita$17,256
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty52.9%
County GDP$1,815M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,392

Housing

A+
Home Value$52,500
Rent
Ownership80.9%
Zillow$340,075
Housing Units148
Rent Burden23.5%

Crime

F
Violent123/100K
Property1,719/100K

Health

Obesity39.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,481/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days322/yr
Rain7.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,578 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.0%
High School+83.2%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 21%
Commute14 min
Broadband55.9%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Fort McDermitt was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Elko Regional (124 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.