Wadsworth, NV
Full City Profile · Nevada · Storey County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
723
Population
195/sq mi density
$73,182
Median Income
$29,794 per capita
$103,600
Home Value
$392,554 Zillow
$908
Median Rent
13.3% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$73,182 median income, 10.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,600 home value, $908/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Wadsworth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.6 inches. The area receives 20.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,079 ft (1,243 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 195/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6322°N, 119.2890°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Storey County County |
| Nearest Airport | Reno/Tahoe International (RNO) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Volcano | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Soda Lakes (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Soda Lakes | Maar(s) | 1,251 m (4,104 ft) | Unknown | 38 km |
| Mono Lake Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 2,121 m (6,959 ft) | 1790 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 1.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
Wadsworth has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in December to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.2") and August the driest (0.2").