At a Glance
Median Income
$48,750
$49,879 per capita
Violent Crime
105/100K
906/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.6%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
29.1%
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Nelson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nelson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nelson 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
Nelson residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,879. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 65,312 business establishments, including 5,618 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Nelson reports 105 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 906/100K.
Education
27.6% of adults in Nelson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nelson has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 97°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 5.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population29
Median Age68.2 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female0% / 100%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans29.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$49,879
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty
County GDP$195,936M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,250
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$466,666
Housing Units50
Rent Burden32.5%
Crime
F
Violent105/100K
Property906/100K
Health
Obesity29.1%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death8,618/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain5.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation3,297 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Broadband29.0%
Internet Speed265 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Nelson was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Harry Reid International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
0.0% 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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