Gerlach, NV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
53 332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
66.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$97,261 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
34.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
3 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$526,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$480 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$763 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
30.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Washoe County
5
Reno Metro Area
5
Nevada
6

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Washoe County
5
Reno Metro Area
5
Nevada
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 7 31
Feb 2 6 35
Mar 2 6 40
Apr 2 3 45
May 2 1 53
Jun 1 0 61
Jul 0 0 69
Aug 0 0 67
Sep 1 0 59
Oct 1 1 49
Nov 2 4 38
Dec 3 8 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 5%

Schools

Gerlach K-12
<1 miles, NE 3.2 star
Sierra Primary
54 miles, W 2.3 star
Fort Sage Middle
54 miles, W 3.2 star
Herlong High
54 miles, W 3.2 star

Colleges

Lassen Community College
68 miles, W 1.4 star
Truckee Meadows Community College
78 miles, SW 1.4 star
Career College of Northern Nevada
79 miles, SW 1.4 star
University of Nevada-Reno
80 miles, SW 2.8 star

Hospitals

Banner Lassen Medical Center
68 miles, W 4.1 star
Northern Nevada Medical Center
78 miles, SW 4.1 star

Airports

Reno-Tahoe International Airport
82 miles, SW 2.3 star
Redding Municipal Airport
154 miles, W 1 star
Sacramento International Airport
179 miles, SW 3.2 star
Elko Regional Airport
187 miles, E 1 star