Carter Springs, NV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
456 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$88,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$350,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$344 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,356 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Douglas County
2
Gardnerville Ranchos Urban Area
2
Nevada
6

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Douglas County
3
Gardnerville Ranchos Urban Area
3
Nevada
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 29 31
Feb 3 30 33
Mar 3 30 38
Apr 1 13 42
May 1 3 50
Jun 1 1 58
Jul 0 0 65
Aug 0 0 64
Sep 1 1 57
Oct 1 4 48
Nov 2 17 38
Dec 3 26 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 33% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 7%

Schools

Jacobsen High (China Spring YC)
3 miles, SW 3.7 star
Pau Wa Lu Middle School
5 miles, NW 1.4 star
Gene Scarselli Elementary School
5 miles, NW 2.8 star
CC Meneley Elementary School
6 miles, NW 2.8 star

Colleges

Lake Tahoe Community College
18 miles, NW 1.4 star
Western Nevada College
24 miles, N 1.4 star
Sierra Nevada College
31 miles, N 2.3 star
Carrington College-Reno
42 miles, N 1.4 star

Hospitals

Carson Valley Medical Center
6 miles, NW 3.2 star
Barton Memorial Hospital
20 miles, NW 5 star

Airports

Reno-Tahoe International Airport
44 miles, N 2.3 star
Mammoth Yosemite Airport
96 miles, S 1 star
Sacramento International Airport
106 miles, W 3.2 star
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
109 miles, W 1 star