At a Glance
Median Income
$70,148
$14,563 per capita
Home Value
$55,000
Zillow: $392,554
Median Rent
$550/mo
16.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
94.9% high school+
Obesity Rate
37.6%
27.0% smoking rate
How Nixon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nixon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nixon a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nixon residents earn a median household income of $70,148 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,563. 26.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 258 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nixon is $55,000 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $392,554. Median rent is $550/month, with 16.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
8.3% of adults in Nixon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nixon has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population313
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density49/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans0.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$70,148
Per Capita$14,563
Unemployment
Poverty26.5%
County GDP$2,769M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,608
Housing
A+
Home Value$55,000
Rent$550
Ownership78.9%
Zillow$392,554
Housing Units173
Rent Burden16.7%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking27.0%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death6,548/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain7.4 in/yr
Elevation3,888 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute19 min
Broadband79.7%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations4
Did You Know?
The median home in Nixon was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.