City profile · Nevada · Census ACS 2023

Battle Mountain, NV

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Battle Mountain - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

3,957
Residents
$78,149
Median income
$205,500
Median home
$1,236
Median rent (state)

Battle Mountain - the verdict

Battle Mountain ranks in the 60th percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

60th
percentile, household income
44th
percentile, home value
40th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Battle Mountain, NV

Nevada's Battle Mountain is a small town, with 3,957 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. The typical household in Battle Mountain brings in $78,149 a year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 8.5%. Typical homes in Battle Mountain are valued around $205,500, and the median resident age is 38.8 years. Educational attainment runs 15.1% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 55.2% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 54.3°F with 9.2 inches of precipitation per year and 20.8 inches of snowfall.

Nevada tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Nevada scores 100.0 (Near Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,236 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Nevada run around $190, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 17.0 out of 100 (Very Low).

Population

3,957 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Nevada

Median Household Income

$78,149 /yr

Poverty 8.5%

Cost of Living Index (state)

100.0 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Nevada average

How does Battle Mountain compare to other US cities?

Here's how Battle Mountain stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 60% higher than other cities
Home value 44% pricier than other cities
Median rent 40% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Battle Mountain's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Nevada, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

60thIncome percentile

60th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Battle Mountain's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$205,500 Among the most affordable more affordable than 56% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Battle Mountain $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Battle Mountain, NV Battle Mountain, NV's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Battle Mountain, NV-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Battle Mountain, NV median $78,149/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Battle Mountain, NV's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Battle Mountain, NV. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 15.1%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 8.5%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 55.2%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
3,957
Median Income
$78,149
Median Home Value
$205,500
Median Age
38.8
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Labor force participation
55.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%

Climate

Avg Temperature
54.3°F
Annual Precipitation
9.2"
Annual Snowfall
20.8"

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
68.3%
Carpool
9.4%
Public Transit
17.4%
Walk
4.1%
Work from Home
0.1%
Other
0.7%

Based on 1,663 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Nevada - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$105
avg/month
Natural Gas
$30
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$190
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Nevada state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Nevada state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Battle Mountain sits in

Cost of Living Index
100.0
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,236/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
17.0 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Nevada

Ely
3,941 people
Lemmon Valley
4,385 people
West Wendover
4,507 people
Washoe Valley
3,404 people
Minden
3,309 people
Nellis AFB
4,755 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Battle Mountain's 3,957 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Livingston, TN
3,957 people
Sagamore, MA
3,958 people
Pennsburg, PA
3,958 people
Shenandoah Farms, VA
3,956 people
Meiners Oaks, CA
3,955 people
Scott City, KS
3,955 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Battle Mountain's $78,149 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Aldan, PA
$78,147 median income
La Vista, NE
$78,145 median income
Vancouver, WA
$78,156 median income
Naylor, GA
$78,141 median income
Port St. Lucie, FL
$78,137 median income
South Barre, VT
$78,162 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Battle Mountain, NV Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Battle Mountain, NV - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 81.0% 10.4% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 26.5% White 81.0% Black or African American 3.4% Asian 0.8% American Indian 2.7% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.7% Two or more races 10.4% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Battle Mountain compares to nearby Nevada cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Battle Mountain (this city) 3,957 $78,149
Ely 3,941 $86,389
Lemmon Valley 4,385 $91,132
West Wendover 4,507 $47,394
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NV NOAA Normals NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Battle Mountain, NV?

What is the population of Battle Mountain, NV? +

Battle Mountain, NV counts 3,957 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Battle Mountain, NV? +

In Battle Mountain, the typical household earns $78,149 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Battle Mountain? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Battle Mountain; the closest available measure is the Nevada state average, a cost of living index of 100.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Nevada vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Battle Mountain, NV? +

The median home value in Battle Mountain is $205,500, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Battle Mountain? +

Battle Mountain has an average annual temperature of 54.3°F, 9.2 inches of precipitation, and 20.8 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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