Lander County, NV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
5,745 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$84,474 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$210,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$427 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$832 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Nevada
6
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Nevada
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 27
Feb 1 5 31
Mar 1 4 38
Apr 1 3 44
May 1 1 53
Jun 1 0 61
Jul 0 0 70
Aug 0 0 68
Sep 1 0 59
Oct 1 1 47
Nov 1 4 35
Dec 1 6 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 23% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (23%) (72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NV State Senate District 14, NV Assembly District 32, NV
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Schools

Austin School
27 miles, SW
Crescent Valley Elementary School
43 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Battle Mountain High School
51 miles, NE • 2.8 star

Colleges

Great Basin College
94 miles, E • 1.4 star
Career College of Northern Nevada
144 miles, W • 1.4 star
Milan Institute-Sparks
146 miles, W • 1 star

Hospitals

Humboldt General Hospital
82 miles, N • 3.2 star

Airports

Elko Regional Airport
92 miles, E • 1 star
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
147 miles, W • 2.3 star
Mammoth Yosemite Airport
184 miles, SW • 1 star