At a Glance
Median Income
$65,469
$25,635 per capita
Home Value
$85,700
Zillow: $188,405
Median Rent
$738/mo
19.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.8%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
18.7% smoking rate
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
3.4 / 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 $65,469 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,635. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 589 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nevada is $85,700 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,405. Median rent is $738/month, with 19.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
5.8% of adults in Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nevada has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population834
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density810/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,469
Per Capita$25,635
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$1,407M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,700
Rent$738
Ownership72.7%
Zillow$188,405
Housing Units343
Rent Burden19.0%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,016/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.2 in/yr
Elevation928 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Nevada was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.