Nevada
Topaz Lake is a small town in Nevada with a population of 306. Residents earn $98,750 per year, which is 31% above the national average.
Based on current data, Topaz Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, an elevated poverty rate, long commute times. Topaz Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Topaz Lake is $98,750, which is significantly higher than the national average — 31% above $75,149. This places Topaz Lake among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. The poverty rate of 32.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Topaz Lake is $565,800, making it a premium housing market at 101% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,727 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5/10.
Topaz Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 5.9 inches, including 18.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 90.5% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.5% |
| 29% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $98,750 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,153 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,332 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $138,588 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 32.9% |
| 165% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,060 |
| County GDP | $4,048M |
| Restaurants | 141 |
| Healthcare | 111 |
| Retail | 162 |
| Manufacturing | 70 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,479 |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.50% |
| Commute Time | 40.3 min |
| Work from Home | 16.4% |
| Census Median | $565,800 |
| 101% above US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,727 |
| 48% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,056 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,135 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,428 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,941 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,352 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,479 |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.50% |
| Obesity | 29.5% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.0% |
| Depression | 24.5% |
| Mental Distress | 21.3% |
| Physical Distress | 15.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,664/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 80.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 111 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| FEMA Disasters | 546 |
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 5.9 inches |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 18.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 5,029 ft (1,533 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 247/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6987°N, 119.5416°W |
| County FIPS | 32005 |
Winner: Republican by 32.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.5% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.96 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 247/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 91.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 111 |
| Restaurants | 141 |
| Retail Stores | 162 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 546 |
| Avg Commute | 40.3 min |
| Work from Home | 16.4% |