Eureka County

NV · Pop. 179,750 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Eureka County is a mixed county in NV with a population of approximately 179,750.

$/Acre: $8,103
Property Tax: 0.53%
Growing Season: 212 days
Broadband: 75%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 216.3/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.53%
Local Sales Tax0.93%
Combined Sales Tax7.78%
Cost of Living Index96.5
Median Household Income$89,729
Poverty Rate21.2%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,103
Median Home Price$419K
Acres for Sale2753
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season212 days
Annual Rainfall13.9 inches
Avg Summer High104°F
Avg Winter Low22°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality8/10
Elevation2,151 ft
Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought7/10
Wildfire6/10
Tornado1/10
Flood2/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)184 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)5.9
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K532
Property Crime /100K536
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response42 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.6 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town14 miles
Nearest City47 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets3
Public Land Nearby46%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%
Ag EconomyWeak