Schurz, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · Mineral County County
2.9
/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
51°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$36,806 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, $583/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Schurz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 4.9 inches. The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,139 ft (1,262 m) |
| Area | 58.5 sq mi (151.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 72/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9794°N, 118.8334°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Mineral County County |
| Nearest Airport | Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 62 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 9.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soda Lakes (61 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 61 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 110 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 132 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 151 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Schurz has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 30°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (0.8") and September the driest (0.1").