Lander County

NV · Pop. 126,509 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Lander County is a mixed county in NV with a population of approximately 126,509.

$/Acre: $4,652
Property Tax: 0.53%
Growing Season: 260 days
Broadband: 58%
Safety: 4/10
Density: 107.7/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.53%
Local Sales Tax0.72%
Combined Sales Tax7.57%
Cost of Living Index101.1
Median Household Income$53,603
Poverty Rate18.4%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,652
Median Home Price$301K
Acres for Sale4818
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season260 days
Annual Rainfall5.8 inches
Avg Summer High85°F
Avg Winter Low25°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation3,336 ft
Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought5/10
Wildfire7/10
Tornado2/10
Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)245 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)6.2
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K750
Property Crime /100K898
Overall Safety4/10
Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital25.8 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage58%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town7 miles
Nearest City55 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%
Ag EconomyWeak