Nellis AFB, NV

Full City Profile · Nevada · Clark County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
4,755 Population 1,735/sq mi density
$67,036 Median Income $18,984 per capita
$1,896 Median Rent 34.3% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$67,036 median income, 24.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Nellis AFB, NV

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,036
11% below
$18,984 per capita
Median Rent
$1,896/mo
63% above
34.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
36% below
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
24.8%
589% above
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F

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)

Income
89%
Rent
163%
Poverty
33%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
689%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nellis AFB a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
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 24.8% (589% 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.

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 69°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 92°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 4.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 64.

Data Overview

People

Population4,755
Median Age21.4 yrs
Density1,735/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans21.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$67,036
Per Capita$18,984
Unemployment24.8%
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%

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death8,618/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Rain4.0 in/yr
AQI64 (Moderate)
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.
3.0% of the population has a disability.
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.