Storey County

NV · Pop. 199,862 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Storey County is a mixed county in NV with a population of approximately 199,862.

$/Acre: $6,752

Property Tax: 0.53%

Growing Season: 228 days

Broadband: 50%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 142.3/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.53%

Local Sales Tax1.03%

Combined Sales Tax7.88%

Cost of Living Index99.8

Median Household Income$38,532

Poverty Rate17.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,752

Median Home Price$369K

Acres for Sale2290

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season228 days

Annual Rainfall5.7 inches

Avg Summer High100°F

Avg Winter Low39°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation4,010 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought8/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado2/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)397 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)6.2

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K630

Property Crime /100K828

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response14 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital53.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage50%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby46%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.1%

Ag EconomyWeak