At a Glance
Median Income
$36,806
$25,226 per capita
Home Value
$85,000
Zillow: $303,448
Median Rent
$583/mo
22.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
10.0%
25.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
28.4% smoking rate
How Schurz Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Schurz's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Schurz a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Schurz residents earn a median household income of $36,806 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,226. The unemployment rate stands at 10.0% (178% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 90 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Schurz is $85,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $303,448. Median rent is $583/month, with 22.7% 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 1985.
Education
15.3% of adults in Schurz hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Schurz has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 4.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population812
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density72/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
D
Median Income$36,806
Per Capita$25,226
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty25.4%
County GDP$233M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,062
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent$583
Ownership69.1%
Zillow$303,448
Housing Units349
Rent Burden22.7%
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes16.5%
Smoking28.4%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death19,161/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain4.9 in/yr
Elevation4,139 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute18 min
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Schurz was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.