Owyhee, NV

Nevada · Metropolitan Area

Owyhee is a small town in Nevada with a population of 760. Residents earn $59,338 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
760 Population 3/sq mi density
$59,338 Median Income $25,705 per capita
$66,800 Home Value
$518 Median Rent
40°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$59,338 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,800 home value, $518/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,338
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $66,800
76% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.4%
63% lower than US avg
Median Rent $518
55% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.3%
32% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.5%
86% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 19.3%
56% higher than US avg

How Owyhee Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population760
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density3/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$59,338
Per Capita$25,705
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty19.3%
County GDP$677M
Commute15 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$66,800
Rent$518
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity42.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.6%
Heart Disease7.1%

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain12.8 in/yr
Elevation5,383 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+76.8%
School Score4.96

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute15 min
Libraries4

Is Owyhee a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Owyhee receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Owyhee offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Owyhee is $59,338, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. The poverty rate of 19.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Owyhee is $66,800, 76% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $518 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 76.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5/10.

Climate & Weather

Owyhee has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches, including 117.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Owyhee has a population of 760 with a density of 3 people per square mile. The median age is 39.5 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Hispanic (85.5%), with 5.3% White.

Population

760
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
39.5yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
224.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.2%
Female 52.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Owyhee vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only65.1%
17% below US avg
Spanish34.9%
160% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Owyhee vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Owyhee is $59,338, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes.

Income: Owyhee vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,338
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,705
Avg Weekly Wage$909
IRS Avg AGI$62,879

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below US avg
Poverty Rate19.3%
56% above US avg
Establishments (County)405
County GDP$677M

Business (County)

Restaurants27
Healthcare22
Retail26
Manufacturing12

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,959
15% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.43%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time15.4 min
Work from Home2.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Owyhee is $66,800, 76% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $518 (55% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$66,800
76% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$518
55% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,056
1 Bedroom$1,135
2 Bedrooms$1,428
3 Bedrooms$1,941
4 Bedrooms$2,352

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied45.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,959
15% below US avg
Effective Rate4.43%
In Owyhee, 42.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.6% report depression. 30.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Owyhee vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.3%
32% above US avg
Diabetes14.8%
Heart Disease7.1%
High Blood Pressure34.5%
Asthma14.6%
COPD8.8%
Stroke4.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.3%
Physical Inactivity30.5%
Depression22.6%
Mental Distress23.8%
Physical Distress19.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate83.3%
Checkup Rate71.2%
Premature Death10,616/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access66.0%
Healthcare Facilities22

Crime Rates: Owyhee vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Safety Score

Owyhee has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation is 12.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average39.9°F
26% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall12.8 inches
66% below US avg
Snowfall117.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation5,383 ft (1,641 m)
Area224.4 sq mi (581.2 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates41.9280°N, 116.2122°W
County FIPS16073
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 67.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 82.9%
D 15.3%

Winner: Republican by 67.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.4%
63% below US avg
High School+76.8%
School Test Score4.96
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density3/sq mi
Total Area224.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities22
Restaurants27
Retail Stores26

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute15.4 min
Work from Home2.7%

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