At a Glance
Violent Crime
1,012/100K
1,670/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.0%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
27.5%
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
322 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gerlach a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Gerlach reports 1,012 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 166% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,670/100K.
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. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population53
Density17/mi²
Male / Female66% / 34%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans53.0%
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%
Crime
F
Violent1,012/100K
Property1,670/100K
Health
Obesity27.5%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death8,308/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days322/yr
Rain7.8 in/yr
AQI41 (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%
Broadband53.0%
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.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.
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