Esmeralda County

NV · Pop. 30,540 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Esmeralda County is a rural county in NV with a population of approximately 30,540.

$/Acre: $1,430

Property Tax: 0.53%

Growing Season: 177 days

Broadband: 39%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 19.1/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.53%

Local Sales Tax1.85%

Combined Sales Tax8.7%

Cost of Living Index98

Median Household Income$91,954

Poverty Rate25%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,430

Median Home Price$289K

Acres for Sale365

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season177 days

Annual Rainfall6 inches

Avg Summer High95°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,506 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado2/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)236 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)5.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K772

Property Crime /100K1035

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital57.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage39%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby42%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.7%

Ag EconomyStrong