At a Glance
Median Income
$41,350
$26,369 per capita
Home Value
$149,700
Zillow: $243,114
Median Rent
$716/mo
27.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
10.5%
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
16.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lovelock a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
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 10.5% (192% 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 $243,114. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 6.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,611
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density1,873/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born11.3%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$41,350
Per Capita$26,369
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$592M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,584
Housing
A+
Home Value$149,700
Rent$716
Ownership51.5%
Zillow$243,114
Housing Units839
Rent Burden27.7%
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,967/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain6.1 in/yr
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.
24.5% of the population has a disability.
11.3% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.