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Schurz, NV

Full City Profile · Nevada · Mineral County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
812 Population 72/sq mi density
$36,806 Median Income $25,226 per capita
$85,000 Home Value $303,448 Zillow
$583 Median Rent 22.7% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
132 Violent Crime/100K 660 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$36,806 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, $583/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
132 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Schurz, NV

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,806
51% below
$25,226 per capita
Home Value
$85,000
70% below
Zillow: $303,448
Median Rent
$583/mo
50% below
22.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
132/100K
65% below
660/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
55% below
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
67% above
25.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
31% above
28.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
330 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
49%
Home Value
30%
Rent
50%
Poverty
205%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
167%
Crime
35%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Schurz a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 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 6.0% (67% 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.

Safety & Crime

Schurz reports 132 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 660/100K.

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 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 4.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population812
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density72/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$36,806
Per Capita$25,226
Unemployment6.0%
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%

Crime

F
Violent132/100K
Property660/100K

Health

Obesity42.0%
Diabetes16.5%
Smoking28.4%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death19,161/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain4.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.