Owyhee, NV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
760 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,338 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
25.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$66,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$206 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$243 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
35.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Elko County
4
Elko Urban Area
4
Nevada
6

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Elko County
4
Elko Urban Area
4
Nevada
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 26
Feb 1 7 28
Mar 1 4 35
Apr 1 3 42
May 2 1 50
Jun 1 0 57
Jul 1 0 65
Aug 0 0 64
Sep 1 0 55
Oct 1 1 44
Nov 1 6 34
Dec 1 9 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 52% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 38%
Hillary Clinton 54%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

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

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Colleges

Great Basin College
78 miles, S • 1.4 star
College of Southern Idaho
100 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

St Luke's Elmore Medical Center
88 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Elko Regional Airport
79 miles, S • 1 star
Boise Air Terminal-Gowen Field
113 miles, N • 2.3 star
Friedman Memorial Airport
146 miles, NE • 1 star
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