Gerlach, NV

Full City Profile · Nevada · Washoe County County

5.0 /5.0

A+ Excellent

53 Population 17/sq mi density

54°F Avg Temperature

A+

Overall

5.0 / 5.0

Strong

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

66.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Gerlach, NV

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+

66.0%

96% above

100.0% high school+

Unemployment

0.0%

100% below

Obesity Rate

27.5%

14% below

13.1% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

54°F

How Gerlach Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Bachelor's

196%

Unemployment

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gerlach a Good Place to Live?

A+

5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

66.0% of adults in Gerlach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (96% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gerlach 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 7.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.

Data Overview

People

Population53

Density17/mi²

Male / Female66% / 34%

Foreign Born0.0%

Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income

Per Capita

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty

County GDP$43,717M

Avg Weekly Wage$1,336

Housing

Home Value

Rent

Ownership66.0%

Zillow$226,156

Housing Units70

Rent Burden29.9%

Health

Obesity27.5%

Diabetes7.3%

Smoking13.1%

Heart Disease4.5%

Premature Death8,308/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F

Rain7.8 in/yr

AQI50 (Good)

Elevation3,921 ft

Education

A+

Bachelor's+66.0%

High School+100.0%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 49%

Broadband100.0%

Internet Speed140 Mbps

Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in Gerlach was built in 1980.

34.0% work from home.

The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (82 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.

100.0% of the population has a disability.

Average internet download speed is 140 Mbps.

There are 1,223 restaurants in the area.

The county recorded 55 fatal vehicle crashes.

1,092 declared natural disasters on record.