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Carson City, NevadaPopulation: 52,457
Males: 27,102 (51.7%), Females: 25,355 (48.3%)

Elevation: 4730 feet

County: Carson City

Land area: 143.4 square miles

Zip codes: 89701..89703, 89710..89714, 89721, 89706, 89705.

Median resident age: 38.7 years
Median household income: $46,809
Median house value: $310,500

Races in Carson City:

  • White Non-Hispanic (78.5%)

  • Hispanic (14.2%)

  • Other race (6.5%)

  • American Indian (3.3%)

  • Two or more races (2.1%)

  • Black (1.8%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (17.0%), English (13.5%), Irish (12.8%), Italian (6.7%), United States (5.1%), French (4.0%).

 

For population 25 years and over in Carson City

  • High school or higher: 82.5%

  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 18.5%

  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.6%

  • Unemployed: 4.6%

  • Mean travel time to work: 17.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Carson City

  • Never married: 20.3%

  • Now married: 56.2%

  • Separated: 2.1%

  • Widowed: 6.8%

  • Divorced: 14.5%

9.9% Foreign born (6.8% Latin America, 1.5% Asia, 1.0% Europe).


 

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Sacramento, CA (125.1 miles, pop. 407,018).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (363.5 miles, pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities: Indian Hills, NV (5.1 miles), Johnson Lane, NV (8.7 miles), Minden, NV (14.2 miles), Dayton, NV (14.6 miles), Incline Village-Crystal Bay, NV (14.7 miles), Gardnerville, NV (15.2 miles), Kingsbury, NV (16.5 miles), Zephyr Cove-Round Hill Village, NV (17.4 miles).


Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1996: 324 buildings, average cost: $95,000

  • 1997: 335 buildings, average cost: $86,600

  • 1998: 266 buildings, average cost: $102,800

  • 1999: 297 buildings, average cost: $112,500

  • 2000: 276 buildings, average cost: $119,100

  • 2001: 310 buildings, average cost: $137,300

  • 2002: 307 buildings, average cost: $161,100



Area code: 775

Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (14.0%), Manufacturing (13.6%), Public administration (13.3%), Arts,entertainment,recreation,accommodation and food services (13.2%), Retail trade (12.1%).

 

Average weather in Carson City, Nevada

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

 

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Average temp. (°F)

33.6

37.9

42.9

47.9

55.5

63.5

69.9

68.4

61.2

51.0

40.5

33.5

High temperature (°F)

45.4

50.4

56.2

62.8

71.2

80.8

88.8

87.4

79.8

68.4

54.4

46.0

Low temperature (°F)

21.8

25.4

29.4

33.0

39.7

46.1

50.8

49.3

42.6

33.6

26.5

21.0

Precipitation (in)

1.9

1.7

1.3

0.4

0.5

0.4

0.2

0.3

0.5

0.7

1.3

1.3

 

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Normal climate around Carson City, Nevada

Based on data reported by main weather stations

 

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Days with precip.

6

6

6

4

4

3

2

2

3

3

5

6

Wind speed (mph)

5.6

6.2

7.8

8.2

8.0

7.7

7.2

6.6

5.8

5.4

5.5

5.3

Morning humidity (%)

79

74

69

65

64

62

60

61

66

70

74

77

Afternoon humidity (%)

50

40

33

28

25

22

18

19

22

27

40

50

Sunshine (%)

65

68

75

80

81

85

92

92

91

83

70

64

Days clear of clouds

8

7

8

8

12

16

22

22

21

16

9

8

Partly cloudy days

7

7

9

10

10

8

6

6

6

8

8

8

Cloudy days

16

14

14

12

10

6

3

3

4

8

13

15

Snowfall (in)

5.8

5.2

4.3

1.2

0.8

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.3

2.4

4.3

 

Hospitals/medical centers in Carson City:

  • CARSON REHABILITATION CENTER (900 EAST LONG STREET, PO BOX 2305)

  • CARSON-TAHOE HOSPITAL (775 FLEISCHMANN WAY)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Carson City:

  • INCLINE VILLAGE HEALT CENTER (about 15 miles; INCLINE VILLAGE, NV)

  • ACUTE REHABILITATION AT WASHOE (about 17 miles; RENO, NV)

  • HEALTHSOUTH REHAB HOSP OF RENO (about 24 miles; RENO, NV)


Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Carson City:

  • RENO/TAHOE INTERNATIONAL (about 23 miles; RENO, NV; ID: RNO)

  • LAKE TAHOE (about 25 miles; SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA; ID: TVL)

  • BEALE AFB (about 117 miles; MARYSVILLE, CA; ID: BAB)

Other public-use airports nearest to Carson City:

  • CARSON (about 3 miles; CARSON CITY, NV; ID: CXP)

  • PARKER CARSON (about 6 miles; CARSON CITY, NV; ID: 2Q5)

  • MINDEN-TAHOE (about 12 miles; MINDEN, NV; ID: MEV)



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Colleges/Universities in Carson City:

  • WESTERN NEVADA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 2,167; Location: 2201 West College Parkway; Public; Website: www.wncc.nevada.edu)

  • PIONEER SCHOOL OF REAL ESTATE (Location: 888 E. Williams St.; Private, for-profit)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Carson City:

  • TRUCKEE MEADOWS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 27 miles; RENO, NV; Full-time enrollment: 4,615)

  • UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA-RENO (about 96 miles; RENO, NV; FT enrollment: 10,375)

  • SIERRA COLLEGE (about 106 miles; ROCKLIN, CA; FT enrollment: 9,313)

  • AMERICAN RIVER COLLEGE (about 116 miles; SACRAMENTO, CA; FT enrollment: 13,984)

  • YUBA COLLEGE (about 124 miles; MARYSVILLE, CA; FT enrollment: 5,593)

  • CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-SACRAMENTO (about 124 miles; SACRAMENTO, CA; FT enrollment: 20,830)

  • CHARLES A JONES SKILLS AND BUSINESS ED CENTER (about 125 miles; SACRAMENTO, CA; FT enrollment: 2,704)

Public high schools in Carson City:

  • CARSON HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 2,567; Location: 1111 NORTH SALIMAN; Grades: 09 - 12)

  • ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION (Students: 94; Location: 225 E. PARK ST.; Grades: 09 - 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Carson City:

  • CARSON MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 1,229; Location: WEST KING STREET AND RICHMOND; Grades: 06 - 08)

  • EAGLE VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 883; Location: 4151 EAST FIFTH; Grades: 06 - 08)

  • SEELIGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 703; Location: 2800 SALIMAN ROAD; Grades: KG - 05)

  • MARK TWAIN ELEMENTARY (Students: 701; Location: 2111 CARRIAGE CREST DR; Grades: KG - 05)

  • BRAY/BORDEWICH ELEMENTARY (Students: 661; Location: 710 WEST FOURTH; Grades: KG - 05)

  • FREMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 651; Location: 700 EAST FIFTH STREET; Grades: KG - 05)

  • FRITSCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 621; Location: 504 WEST BATH STREET; Grades: KG - 05)

  • EMPIRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 603; Location: 1260 MONTE ROSA; Grades: KG - 05)

  • GLEASON SPECIAL SCHOOL (Students: 41; Location: 604 WEST MUSSER STREET; Grades: UG - UG)

  • GLEASON SPECIAL SCHOOL -SPEECH (Students: 9; Location: 604 WEST MUSSER STREET; Grades: PK - PK)

Private primary/middle schools in Carson City:

  • ST TERESA ELEM SCHOOL (Students: 238; Location: 567 S RICHMOND AVE; Grades: KG - 8)

  • BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 210; Location: 1837 MOUNTAIN ST; Grades: PK - 8)

  • CAPITAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 132; Location: 1600 SNYDER; Grades: KG - 10)

  • EDUCARE ACADEMY (Students: 27; Location: 2210 LONE MOUNTAIN DRIVE; Grades: 1 - 6)

Library in Carson City:

  • CARSON CITY LIBRARY (Operating income: $1,327,901; Location: 900 NORTH ROOP STREET; 103,336 books; 3,800 audio materials; 3,637 video materials; 260 serial subscriptions)


Carson City compared to Nevada state average:

  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.

  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.

  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.

  • House age significantly below state average.

  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.

  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

  • Population density significantly below state average for cities.


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Strongest AM radio stations in Carson City:

  • KPTL (1300 AM; 5 kW; CARSON CITY, NV; Owner: CASINO RADIO, LLC)

  • KKOH (780 AM; 50 kW; RENO, NV; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

  • KQLO (1590 AM; 5 kW; SUN VALLEY, NV; Owner: THOMAS AQUINAS SCHOOL)

  • KPTT (630 AM; 5 kW; RENO, NV; Owner: LOTUS RADIO CORP.)

  • KIHM (920 AM; 5 kW; RENO, NV; Owner: IHR EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING)

  • KTHO (590 AM; 3 kW; SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA; Owner: PARADISE BROADCASTING, INC.)

  • KCBC (770 AM; 50 kW; RIVERBANK, CA; Owner: KIERTRON, INC.)

  • KTRB (860 AM; 50 kW; MODESTO, CA; Owner: PAPPAS RADIO OF CALIFORNIA, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

  • KHTK (1140 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)

  • KFIA (710 AM; 25 kW; CARMICHAEL, CA; Owner: VISTA BROADCASTING INC.)

  • KSTE (650 AM; 25 kW; RANCHO CORDOVA, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

  • KMJ (580 AM; 50 kW; FRESNO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)

  • KFBK (1530 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)


Strongest FM radio stations in Carson City:

  • K273AF (102.5 FM; CARSON CITY, NV; Owner: EDDIE FLOYD)

  • KOZZ-FM (105.7 FM; RENO, NV; Owner: LOTUS RADIO CORP.)

  • KNEV (95.5 FM; RENO, NV; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

  • KBUL-FM (98.1 FM; CARSON CITY, NV; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

  • KWNZ (97.3 FM; CARSON CITY, NV; Owner: AMERICOM LAS VEGAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

  • KNIS (91.3 FM; CARSON CITY, NV; Owner: WESTERN INSPIRATIONAL BROADCASTERS, INC)

  • KUNR (88.7 FM; RENO, NV; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, RENO)

  • K206BI (89.1 FM; CARSON CITY, NV; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)

  • K286AG (105.1 FM; CARSON CITY, NV; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)

  • KWYL (102.9 FM; SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

  • K231AG (94.1 FM; CARSON CITY, NV; Owner: DAVID L. METTS)

  • KRNO (106.9 FM; INCLINE VILLAGE, NV; Owner: AMERICOM LAS VEGAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

  • KTHX-FM (100.1 FM; DAYTON, NV; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)

  • KLCA (96.5 FM; TAHOE CITY, CA; Owner: AMERICOM LAS VEGAS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

  • KODS (103.7 FM; CARNELIAN BAY, CA; Owner: AMERICOM, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

  • KDOT (104.5 FM; RENO, NV; Owner: LOTUS RADIO CORP.)

  • KSRN (107.7 FM; KINGS BEACH, CA; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)

  • K259AK (99.7 FM; CARSON CITY, NV; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)

  • KKTO (90.5 FM; TAHOE CITY, CA; Owner: CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY)

  • K207CP (89.3 FM; SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, NV; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)


TV broadcast stations around Carson City:

  • KNCV-LP (Channel 48; CARSON CITY, ETC., NV; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)

  • KTVN (Channel 2; RENO, NV; Owner: SARKES TARZIAN, INC.)

  • K17CA (Channel 17; CARSON CITY, NV; Owner: KTVU PARTNERSHIP)

  • K19CU (Channel 19; CARSON CITY, NV; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

  • KRNV (Channel 4; RENO, NV; Owner: SIERRA BROADCASTING COMPANY)

  • K57CV (Channel 57; CARSON CITY, NV; Owner: BROADCAST DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION)

  • K38FW (Channel 38; STATELINE, NV; Owner: RSN WEST, LLC)

  • K52DN (Channel 52; CARSON CITY, NV; Owner: SIERRA BROADCASTING COMPANY)

  • K29ES (Channel 29; CARSON CITY, NV; Owner: CHANNEL 5 PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)

  • KREN-TV (Channel 27; RENO, NV; Owner: RENO LICENSE, LLC)



 



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