At a Glance
Violent Crime
336/100K
3,873/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
42.3%
26.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
316 sunny days/yr
How Mountain City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mountain City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mountain City 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
Mountain City reports 336 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,873/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Mountain City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mountain City has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population13
Density72/mi²
Male / Female100% / 0%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty
County GDP$3,995M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,234
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$350,513
Housing Units58
Rent Burden20.1%
Crime
F
Violent336/100K
Property3,873/100K
Health
Obesity42.3%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking26.8%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death10,188/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain12.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,655 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Broadband13.0%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Mountain City was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Elko Regional (71 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
100.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 165 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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