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Lovelock, NV

Full City Profile · Nevada · Pershing County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,611 Population 1,873/sq mi density
$41,350 Median Income $26,369 per capita
$149,700 Home Value $226,156 Zillow
$716 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 322 sunny days/yr
332 Violent Crime/100K 2,159 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$41,350 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$149,700 home value, $716/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
332 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Lovelock, NV

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,350
45% below
$26,369 per capita
Home Value
$149,700
47% below
Zillow: $226,156
Median Rent
$716/mo
38% below
27.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
332/100K
13% below
2,159/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
53% below
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
10% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
322 sunny days/yr

How Lovelock Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
55%
Home Value
53%
Rent
62%
Poverty
99%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
144%
Crime
87%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lovelock a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lovelock residents earn a median household income of $41,350 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,369. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 113 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lovelock is $149,700 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,156. Median rent is $716/month, with 27.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Safety & Crime

Lovelock reports 332 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,159/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

15.8% of adults in Lovelock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lovelock has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 322 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,611
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density1,873/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$41,350
Per Capita$26,369
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$592M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,584

Housing

A+
Home Value$149,700
Rent$716
Ownership51.5%
Zillow$226,156
Housing Units839
Rent Burden27.7%

Crime

F
Violent332/100K
Property2,159/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault277/100K
Burglary664/100K

Health

Obesity35.2%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,967/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days322/yr
Rain6.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation3,977 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 21%
Commute17 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed15 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Lovelock was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (83 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
24.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.