City profile · Nevada · Census ACS 2023

Winnemucca, NV

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

8,391
Residents
$80,844
Median income
$290,500
Median home
$1,312
Median rent (state)

Winnemucca - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Winnemucca places in the 62nd percentile for household income and the 31st percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

62nd
percentile, household income
64th
percentile, home value
47th
percentile, median rent
31st
percentile, safety
📝 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: Winnemucca, NV

Winnemucca is a small town in Nevada, home to 8,391 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Winnemucca brings in $80,844 a year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 5.4%. Winnemucca's housing stock carries a median value of $290,500, and the median resident age is 32.9 years. Educational attainment runs 30.5% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 63.8% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 29 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Building Boom), up 142% from five years earlier. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: FBI UCR figures show 2020.5 crimes per 100,000 residents, near the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score). The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 49.9°F with 8.5 inches of precipitation per year and 21.6 inches of snowfall.

Nevada tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Nevada at 100.0 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Near Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,312 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $190 across Nevada, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Commute times here average 24.3 minutes, with 60.4% driving alone and 5.6% working from home, per Census ACS commuting data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 40.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Low).

Population

8,391 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Nevada

Median Household Income

$80,844 /yr

Poverty 5.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

100.0 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Nevada average

How does Winnemucca compare to other US cities?

Winnemucca measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 62% higher than other cities
Home value 64% pricier than other cities
Median rent 47% pricier than other cities
Safety 31% safer than other cities

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

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Nevada alone, Winnemucca ranks #6 of 10 Nevada cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Winnemucca against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Nevada only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Nevada-relative analysis

Median Gross Rent places Winnemucca toward the bottom of Nevada's cities

Among the 111 Nevada cities PlainCities tracks with reported median gross rent data, Winnemucca ranks #93 - the 12th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Winnemucca only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#45 of 101
55th percentile in Nevada
Median Gross Rent
#93 of 111
12th percentile in Nevada
Median Home Value
#56 of 97
42nd percentile in Nevada
Poverty Rate
#54 of 111
50th percentile in Nevada
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#32 of 111
70th percentile in Nevada

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Nevada only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

62ndIncome percentile
31stSafety percentile

62nd percentile nationally for median household income · 31st percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Winnemucca's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Winnemucca's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 46 Avg. percentile National median
Winnemucca's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Winnemucca's home value compares nationally

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

$290,500 36th percentile more affordable than 36% 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%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Winnemucca $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 - Winnemucca, NV Winnemucca, NV's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Winnemucca, 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 Winnemucca, NV median $80,844/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%
Winnemucca, 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 Winnemucca, NV. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 30.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 5.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 63.8%

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

Population
8,391
Median Income
$80,844
Median Home Value
$290,500
Median Age
32.9
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Labor force participation
63.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
30.5%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2020.5
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
693.8
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1326.7
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
49.9°F
Annual Precipitation
8.5"
Annual Snowfall
21.6"

Schools

Total Schools
7
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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8,200 residents8,300 residents8,400 residents8,500 residents8,600 residents8,700 residents 202020212022202320242025 8,405 residents 8,307 residents ▼ -1.2%
Winnemucca's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
29
housing units authorized
Single-Family
29
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
3.5
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 12
2020 10
2021 8
2022 22
2023 6
2024 29

Permit volume increased 142% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
24.3 minutes
Drive Alone
60.4%
Carpool
18.5%
Public Transit
9.0%
Walk
2.7%
Work from Home
5.6%
Other
3.8%

Based on 3,939 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 Winnemucca sits in

Cost of Living Index
100.0
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,312/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
40.8 / 100
Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

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Laughlin
8,643 people
Incline
9,152 people
Fallon
9,371 people
Moapa Valley
6,699 people
Johnson Lane
6,405 people
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5,811 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Winnemucca's 8,391 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Atmore, AL
8,389 people
Sitka city and, AK
8,393 people
Gilberts, IL
8,389 people
Wading River, NY
8,393 people
Lock Haven, PA
8,386 people
Crete, IL
8,382 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Winnemucca's $80,844 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Sycamore, IL
$80,837 median income
Adelphi, MD
$80,833 median income
Rocky Ford, OK
$80,833 median income
Pikes Creek, PA
$80,833 median income
Stillwater, PA
$80,833 median income
McConnells, SC
$80,833 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Winnemucca, 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 Winnemucca, NV - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 71.0% 11.6% 12.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 27.9% White 71.0% Black or African American 0.7% Asian 2.2% American Indian 1.9% Native Hawaiian 0.5% Some other race 11.6% Two or more races 12.1% 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 Winnemucca 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
Winnemucca (this city) 8,391 $80,844
Laughlin 8,643 $45,248
Incline 9,152 $162,821
Fallon 9,371 $65,699
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NV FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Winnemucca, NV?

What is the population of Winnemucca, NV? +

The population of Winnemucca, NV stands at 8,391 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Winnemucca, NV? +

The median household income in Winnemucca is $80,844 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Winnemucca? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Winnemucca; 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.

Is Winnemucca, NV safe? +

Winnemucca has a total crime rate of 2020.5 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Winnemucca, NV? +

Winnemucca's median home value sits at $290,500, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Winnemucca? +

Climate normals put Winnemucca's yearly average temperature at 49.9°F, 8.5 inches of precipitation, and 21.6 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, 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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