Humboldt County

NV · Pop. 133,868 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Humboldt County is a mixed county in NV with a population of approximately 133,868.

$/Acre: $6,912

Property Tax: 0.53%

Growing Season: 240 days

Broadband: 69%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 154.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.53%

Local Sales Tax1.66%

Combined Sales Tax8.51%

Cost of Living Index96.2

Median Household Income$43,581

Poverty Rate17.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,912

Median Home Price$521K

Acres for Sale3946

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season240 days

Annual Rainfall13.9 inches

Avg Summer High101°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,772 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado2/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)186 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)6.3

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K495

Property Crime /100K347

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital29.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby48%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.7%

Ag EconomyWeak