Yerington, NV

Full City Profile · Nevada · Douglas County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,139 Population 106/sq mi density
$44,974 Median Income $31,227 per capita
$254,600 Home Value $317,060 Zillow
$748 Median Rent 29.1% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$44,974 median income, 3.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$254,600 home value, $748/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Yerington, NV

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,974
40% below
$31,227 per capita
Home Value
$254,600
10% below
Zillow: $317,060
Median Rent
$748/mo
36% below
29.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
50% below
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
17.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
26% above
21.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Yerington Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
60%
Home Value
90%
Rent
64%
Poverty
140%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
86%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Yerington a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Yerington residents earn a median household income of $44,974 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,227. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,060 business establishments, including 141 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Yerington is $254,600 , 10% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $317,060. Median rent is $748/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Education

17.0% of adults in Yerington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Yerington has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 4.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 22.

Data Overview

People

Population3,139
Median Age55.4 yrs
Density106/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born6.4%
Veterans14.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,974
Per Capita$31,227
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty17.4%
County GDP$4,048M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,332

Housing

B
Home Value$254,600
Rent$748
Ownership75.6%
Zillow$317,060
Housing Units1,507
Rent Burden29.1%

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death7,664/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain4.6 in/yr
AQI22 (Good)
Elevation4,583 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 32%
Commute27 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Yerington was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
29.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 141 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.