At a Glance
Median Income
$67,036
$18,984 per capita
Median Rent
$1,896/mo
34.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
777/100K
2,401/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Nellis AFB Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nellis AFB's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nellis AFB a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nellis AFB residents earn a median household income of $67,036 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,984. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 65,312 business establishments, including 5,618 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Nellis AFB reports 777 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 104% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,401/100K.
Education
21.5% of adults in Nellis AFB hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nellis AFB has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 4.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population4,755
Median Age21.4 yrs
Density1,735/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans21.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$67,036
Per Capita$18,984
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$195,936M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,250
Housing
B
Home Value
Rent$1,896
Ownership2.2%
Zillow$404,089
Housing Units1,103
Rent Burden34.3%
Crime
F
Violent777/100K
Property2,401/100K
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death8,618/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain4.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,891 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute20 min
Broadband98.4%
Internet Speed265 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Nellis AFB was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Harry Reid International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
3.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 265 Mbps.
There are 5,618 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 236 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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