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