Washoe County

NV · Pop. 178,027 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Washoe County is a mixed county in NV with a population of approximately 178,027.

$/Acre: $4,799

Property Tax: 0.53%

Growing Season: 222 days

Broadband: 49%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 117.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.53%

Local Sales Tax1.64%

Combined Sales Tax8.49%

Cost of Living Index100

Median Household Income$42,965

Poverty Rate24.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,799

Median Home Price$300K

Acres for Sale4493

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season222 days

Annual Rainfall11.5 inches

Avg Summer High102°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,299 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought7/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado2/10

Flood1/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)394 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K529

Property Crime /100K656

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital45.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage49%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby38%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.2%

Ag EconomyWeak