Nye County

NV · Pop. 13,963 · Rural County

7Homestead Score

Nye County is a rural county in NV with a population of approximately 13,963.

$/Acre: $1,268
Property Tax: 0.53%
Growing Season: 262 days
Broadband: 37%
Safety: 3/10
Density: 19.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.53%
Local Sales Tax1.7%
Combined Sales Tax8.55%
Cost of Living Index98.6
Median Household Income$55,808
Poverty Rate12.7%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,268
Median Home Price$259K
Acres for Sale2823
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeNo Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season262 days
Annual Rainfall5.1 inches
Avg Summer High93°F
Avg Winter Low32°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality9/10
Elevation3,572 ft
Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought7/10
Wildfire6/10
Tornado1/10
Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)258 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)5.6
Wind Potential8/10
Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K1021
Property Crime /100K806
Overall Safety3/10
Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital55.7 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage37%
Cell CoveragePoor
Starlink Available
Nearest Town26 miles
Nearest City48 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby21%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%
Ag EconomyStrong