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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 65.1% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 34.9% |
| 160% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,338 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,705 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $909 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,879 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.3% |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 405 |
| County GDP | $677M |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Healthcare | 22 |
| Retail | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,959 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.43% |
| Commute Time | 15.4 min |
| Work from Home | 2.7% |
| Census Median | $66,800 |
| 76% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $518 |
| 55% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,056 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,135 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,428 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,941 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,352 |
| Owner-Occupied | 45.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,959 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.43% |
| Obesity | 42.3% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.8% |
| Heart Disease | 7.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.5% |
| Asthma | 14.6% |
| COPD | 8.8% |
| Stroke | 4.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.5% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Mental Distress | 23.8% |
| Physical Distress | 19.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 83.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.2% |
| Premature Death | 10,616/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 66.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 39.9°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 12.8 inches |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 117.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 5,383 ft (1,641 m) |
| Area | 224.4 sq mi (581.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9280°N, 116.2122°W |
| County FIPS | 16073 |
Winner: Republican by 67.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.4% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 76.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.96 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Total Area | 224.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Retail Stores | 26 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 15.4 min |
| Work from Home | 2.7% |