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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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 1.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 37°F (3°C) | 0.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Schurz has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in December to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.7") and April the driest (0.4").