Douglas County

NV · Pop. 99,781 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Douglas County is a mixed county in NV with a population of approximately 99,781.

$/Acre: $5,248

Property Tax: 0.53%

Growing Season: 142 days

Broadband: 30%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 140.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.53%

Local Sales Tax0.39%

Combined Sales Tax7.24%

Cost of Living Index109.9

Median Household Income$83,387

Poverty Rate15.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,248

Median Home Price$473K

Acres for Sale4978

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season142 days

Annual Rainfall12.8 inches

Avg Summer High95°F

Avg Winter Low32°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation1,899 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado1/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)207 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.7

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K573

Property Crime /100K681

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital57.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage30%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City45 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby14%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.3%

Ag EconomyWeak