Silver Peak, NV

Full City Profile · Nevada · Esmeralda County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
226 Population 228/sq mi density
$104,821 Median Income $29,131 per capita
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$104,821 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Silver Peak, NV

At a Glance

Median Income
$104,821
39% above
$29,131 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
62% below
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
12% above
20.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Silver Peak Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Silver Peak's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
139%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Silver Peak a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Silver Peak residents earn a median household income of $104,821 , which is 39% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,131. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.

Education

12.8% of adults in Silver Peak hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Silver Peak has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 4.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population226
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density228/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$104,821
Per Capita$29,131
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$47M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,185

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership50.7%
Zillow$162,292
Housing Units94
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity36.0%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease6.5%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain4.3 in/yr
Elevation4,416 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute10 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Silver Peak was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (133 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.