At a Glance
Median Income
$75,221
$47,378 per capita
Home Value
$177,800
Zillow: $237,163
Median Rent
$884/mo
22.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
415/100K
1,260/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.6%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Nevada Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nevada's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nevada a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nevada residents earn a median household income of $75,221 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,378. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,066 business establishments, including 268 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nevada is $177,800 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,163. Median rent is $884/month, with 22.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Nevada reports 415 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,260/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
30.6% of adults in Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nevada has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population6,952
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density1,168/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,221
Per Capita$47,378
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$7,790M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
Housing
A+
Home Value$177,800
Rent$884
Ownership71.1%
Zillow$237,163
Housing Units3,329
Rent Burden22.4%
Crime
F
Violent415/100K
Property1,260/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault356/100K
Burglary371/100K
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death4,947/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain36.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation997 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.6%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Nevada was founded in 1853.
The median home in Nevada was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 268 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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