At a Glance
Violent Crime
123/100K
1,719/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
40.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
322 sunny days/yr
How McDermitt Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McDermitt's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McDermitt a Good Place to Live?
D
1.8 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
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
19.0% of adults in McDermitt hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
40.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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
Population42
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density27/mi²
Male / Female21% / 79%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans42.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty100.0%
County GDP$1,815M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,392
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$340,075
Housing Units50
Rent Burden23.5%
Crime
F
Violent123/100K
Property1,719/100K
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death11,481/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days322/yr
Rain7.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,422 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+40.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 21%
Broadband33.0%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in McDermitt was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Elko Regional (128 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
75.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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