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