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Humboldt County Public Safety

  Population Humboldt County Crime Rate Western States Crime Rate* National Crime Rate
2007 17,751 18.03** N/A N/A
2006 17,751 13.35 N/A 38.27
2005 17,293 18.04 42.94 39.28
2004 16,692 18.45 44.04 40.11
2003 16,457 20.78 44.69 40.94

Source: State of Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety. Crime rate based on the occurrence of an index offense per 1,000 residents of the area. *Western States consist of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. **Yearly total as of December 2007.

Return to TopClimate



Monthly Temperature (F)

  2005 2006* 2007* Average
January 23.6 33.9 22.7 26.7
February 32.5 33.4 36.6 34.2
March 41.8 36.0 44.9 40.9
April 45.7 47.1 46.9 46.6
May 54.9 56.0 56.4 55.8
June 59.7 67.2 66.0 64.3
July 74.9 75.9 76.8 75.9
August 70.5 68.0 70.9 69.8
September 56.1 59.0 58.6 57.9
October 48.0 45.3 46.3 46.5
November 38.5 36.8 36.8 37.4
December 32.0 25.8 28.2 28.7
Average 48.2 48.7 49.3 48.7

Monthly Snowfall (inches)

  2004-2005 2005-2006* 2006-2007* Average
July 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
August 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
September 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
October 2.60 0.00 0.00 0.87
November 3.30 3.80 2.70 3.27
December 5.90 7.30 2.70 5.30
January 10.20 2.80 2.00 5.00
February 1.10 0.00 5.20 2.10
March 2.50 0.00 0.00 0.83
April 0.00 0.00 6.50 2.17
May 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
June 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Average 2.13 1.16 1.59 1.63

Monthly Precipitation (inches)

  2005 2006* 2007* Average
January 1.04 1.73 0.26 1.01
February 0.50 0.25 1.49 0.75
March 1.54 1.22 0.13 0.96
April 0.37 2.82 1.06 1.42
May 2.09 0.69 0.55 1.11
June 0.50 0.54 0.27 0.44
July 0.00 0.07 0.06 0.04
August 0.00 0.00 0.03 0.01
September 0.31 0.05 0.23 0.20
October 0.87 0.35 0.81 0.68
November 0.62 0.94 0.58 0.71
December 2.26 0.61 0.67 1.18
Average 0.84 0.77 0.51 0.71

Source: Nevada Climate Summaries, *National Weather Service Forecast Office, Winnemucca WSO Airport, NV

Return to TopHousing

Housing Availability

According to the 2000 Census, there are 6,954 housing units in Humboldt County. 5,733 are occupied, 1,221 are vacant, and 222 are available for seasonal, recreational, or occasional use.

Housing Costs

  Average Price Median Mortgage Median Rent
Humboldt County $117,400 $1,060 $531

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census

Return to TopTraffic

  Average Commute Time Number of Vehicles
per Household*		 Percentage of Work
Done at Home
Humboldt County 26.2 minutes 1.97 1.9

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census, *ehome.com

Return to TopCommunications

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Newspapers

Radio

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Return to TopMedical/Health Resources

Humboldt General Hospital
Humboldt General Hospital, is a community hospital dedicated to serve your family's primary health care needs. Their mission is to provide quality health care, close to home, with commitment to individual dignity. Their vision is to meet individual needs by actively applying knowledge and resources to those needs, and by conducting their business with integrity and professionalism. In the last 91 years they built a wonderful facility, boasting modern medical equipment and an outstanding team of local physicians and medical staff. Consulting physicians are available to care for you special needs. Simply call HGH at 775.623.5222 and ask for a listing of available physicians.

Nevada Physician Directory
With the help of the Physician Directory, you can make an informed choice of your doctor in the comfort of your own home, without searching through endless information. This site will help you locate, get acquainted with, and choose a new medical service provider in your area. The Physician Directory listings include all types of physicians for all of your medical needs. some listed areas follows, Naturopaths, Osteopath, Oncology, Dermatology, Pathology, Pediatrics, Endocrinology, Psychiatry, Radiology, Oncology, Cancer Specialists, Gynecology, Urology, and more.

Emergency Services
Humboldt County has a variety of emergency services including Police, Fire, and Sheriff Departments.

Return to TopEducation

Humboldt County is home to 9 elementary schools, 2 junior high schools, and 1 high schools.* In Humboldt County, the 2006-07 drop out rate was 3.4%, the average class size is 20, and the 2006-07 graduation rate was 74.4%.**

*U.S. Census 2000, **Nevada Annual Reports of Accountability

Mathematics Criterion Reference Test (CRT) Results 2006-07

GRADE 3

Area Number
Enrolled		 Not Tested (%) Emergent/
Developing1 (%)		 Approaches Standard2 (%) Meets Standard3 (%) Exceeds Standard4 (%)
Humboldt County*
242
0.0
1.7
26.1
43.3
29.0
Nevada*
33,430
0.3
8.8
35.5
33.7
22.1
National**
4th Grade
Below Basic
N/A
At or Above Basic
N/A
At or Above Proficient
N/A
At Advanced
N/A

GRADE 5

Area Number
Enrolled		 Not Tested (%) Emergent/
Developing1 (%)		 Approaches Standard2 (%) Meets Standard3 (%) Exceeds Standard4 (%)
Humboldt County*
298
0.7
3.4
28.1
58.2
10.3
Nevada*
33,086
0.3
6.7
34.8
46.9
11.6
National**
4th Grade
Below Basic
N/A
At or Above Basic
N/A
At or Above Proficient
N/A
At Advanced
N/A

GRADE 8

Area Number
Enrolled		 Not Tested (%) Emergent/
Developing1 (%)		 Approaches Standard2 (%) Meets Standard3 (%) Exceeds Standard4 (%)
Humboldt County*
258
1.6
12.2
23.6
49.6
14.6
Nevada*
33,483
1.3
19.0
28.2
43.1
9.7
National**
Below Basic
N/A
At or Above Basic
N/A
At or Above Proficient
N/A
At Advanced
N/A

Reading Criterion Reference Test (CRT) Results 2006-07

GRADE 3

Area Number
Enrolled		 Not Tested (%) Emergent/
Developing1 (%)		 Approaches Standard2 (%) Meets Standard3 (%) Exceeds Standard4 (%)
Humboldt County*
242
0.0
3.7
28.5
51.2
16.5
Nevada*
33,430
0.3
7.0
33.7
43.1
16.2
National**
4th Grade
Below Basic
N/A
At or Above Basic
N/A
At or Above Proficient
N/A
At Advanced
N/A

GRADE 5

Area Number
Enrolled		 Not Tested (%) Emergent/
Developing1 (%)		 Approaches Standard2 (%) Meets Standard3 (%) Exceeds Standard4 (%)
Humboldt County*
298
1.0
5.4
40.7
47.5
6.4
Nevada*
33,086
0.3
9.5
39.0
44.7
6.8
National**
4th Grade
Below Basic
N/A
At or Above Basic
N/A
At or Above Proficient
N/A
At Advanced
N/A

GRADE 8

Area Number
Enrolled		 Not Tested (%) Emergent/
Developing1 (%)		 Approaches Standard2 (%) Meets Standard3 (%) Exceeds Standard4 (%)
Humboldt County*
258
1.6
3.9
26.8
53.9
15.4
Nevada*
33,483
1.4
7.3
35.9
44.3
12.5
National**
Below Basic
N/A
At or Above Basic
N/A
At or Above Proficient
N/A
At Advanced
N/A

Science Criterion Reference Test (CRT) Results 2006-07

GRADE 5

Area Number
Enrolled		 Not Tested (%) Emergent/
Developing1 (%)		 Approaches Standard2 (%) Meets Standard3 (%) Exceeds Standard4 (%)
Humboldt County*
298
1.0
6.1
29.8
41.4
22.7
Nevada*
33,086
0.5
10.8
39.2
33.4
16.6
National**
4th Grade
Below Basic
N/A
At or Above Basic
N/A
At or Above Proficient
N/A
At Advanced
N/A

GRADE 8

Area Number
Enrolled		 Not Tested (%) Emergent/
Developing1 (%)		 Approaches Standard2 (%) Meets Standard3 (%) Exceeds Standard4 (%)
Humboldt County*
258
1.6
6.3
22.8
62.2
8.7
Nevada*
33,483
2.0
11.8
31.8
50.7
5.6
National**
Below Basic
N/A
At or Above Basic
N/A
At or Above Proficient
N/A
At Advanced
N/A

Source: *Nevada Annual Reports of Accountability, **National Center for Education Statistics
Achievement (Standard)
1. Emergent/Developing - Student occasionally/does not apply skills/strategies and requires extensive remediation.
2. Approaches Standard - Student inconsistently/incompletely applies skills/strategies and requires targeted remediation.
3. Meets Standard - Student consistently applies skills/strategies without need for remediation.
4. Exceeds Standard - Student comprehensively/consistently applies and generalizes skills/strategies in a variety of situations.
Charter school data are not included in district totals.

Great Basin College
Great Basin College is a member institution of the University and Community College System of Nevada and is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. For 35 years GBC has provided opportunities in higher education for central and northeast Nevadans. The College has also provided specialized training to local businesses and industries such as the mines, hospital, and education. GBC awards certificates of achievement, associate degrees, and select bachelor degrees using a variety of instructional methods. By advancing the academic and professional endeavors of the rural communities and by providing access to quality certificate, associate, and baccalaureate programs, GBC's mission of addressing workforce needs of the regional economy has been enhanced. Currently, the College offers bachelor degrees in elementary education, applied sciences, and integrative and professional studies.

Return to TopCultural Organizations and Recreation

Winnemucca Municipal Golf Course
This course was built on relatively hilly terrain and has wide-open fairways. Water does not come into play unless the sprinklers break. Every hole on the course has its own unique characteristics. A good round of golf can be experienced on this course.

Humboldt Historical Museum
Ideally situated overlooking the crossing on the Humboldt River where the town of Winnemucca originated, the Humboldt Museum is becoming a fully functional repository for historical data under one roof.

Buckaroo Hall of Fame
Memorabilia including traditional working gear, paintings, sculpture and drawings.

Black Rock Desert
This desert lies west and slightly north of Winnemucca in Humboldt and Pershing counties. Its historical importance lies in the Fremont, Applegate-Lassen and Nobles routes through the area.

Winnemucca Mountain
Named for Paiute Chief, Winnemucca, this mountain rises about 4,000 ft. above the valley floor making it the town's most prominent real estate. It was first prized for its treasures of gold, silver, and lead. The mountains greatest, most lasting gift is the annual spring show of wildflowers, the variety rivals anything in the sagebrush steppe, and many people wander along the roads in the springtime to enjoy this experience. Photographers take advantage of the 360-degree view from the top of the mountain for pictures of the Humboldt Black Rock Desert and the sand dunes.

Camping
Camping is available at Lye Creek, Rye Patch Reservoir, and Water Canyon.

Game and Bird Hunting
Some of the game include: Mule Deer, Elk, Antelope, Bighorn Sheep, Rocky Mountain Goat, Mountain Lion, and Rabbits. Some of the bird hunting include: Chukar, Blue Grouse, Quail, Pheasant, and Water Fowl.

Fishing
There are many streams and lakes in and around Humboldt County producing trout, bass, catfish, walleye, perch, crappie, wipers and more.

Hiking
The U.S. Forest Service has mapped out several hiking trails in the Santa Rosa Mountain range between Paradise and Orovada. Trails vary in length from one to ten miles at elevations of 4400 feet to 8200 feet. The best season for travel is June through October. These remote trails offer solitude, wildflowers, and wildlife.

Rock and Mineral Collecting
Recreational panning which does not involve mechanical equipment is permitted in wilderness and wilderness study areas if it does not create surface disturbances or impair the environment. Gemstones and common rock specimens may be collected for private use on unclaimed sites. Collecting of prehistoric tools and chips made of precious or semiprecious stones is not allowed.

Return to TopAnnual Events

Name Date
Annual Chukar Foundation Dinner January
Host Lion's Club Crab Feed January
Shooting the West March
Cinco de Mayo Fiesta May
Winnemucca Pro-Am Golf Tourney May
Triple Crown Softball Tournament May
Run-A-Mucca May
Mule Shoe & Races June
Basque Festival June
Nevada State High School Rodeo Finals June
Paradise Valley Father's Day Barbecue June
Trail Ride to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital June
ICRA Roping June
Koyote Kruiser's Car Show June
McDermitt Ranch Hand Rodeo July
Family Fourth of July Celebration July
Great Winnemucca Duck Race July
Silver State Summer Cutting July
Winnemucca Junior Rodeo July
Superior Livestock Auction July
Nevada All-Around Working Cow Horse Championship July
Team Roping (USTRC Affiliate) July
Good Times Street Drags August
Fifties Fever August
Northwest Reg. Team Roping Finals August
Annual Rodeo August/September
Tri-County Fair August/September
Western Art Roundup August/September
Paradise Valley Beef Rib and/or Chili Cook-Off September
Cow Horse Futurity Open Horse Show September
Winnemucca Pro-Am Golf Tourney September
Civil War Reenactment - Humboldt Campaign September
Military Vehicle Rally October
Harvest Wine Tasting and Art Show November

Return to TopChurches/Religious Organizations

Denomination Total Number of Churches
Advent Christian 1
African Methodist Episcopal 1
Assemblies of God 1
Baptist 3
Bible 1
Catholic 1
Charismatic 1
Christian 1
Church of Christ/God 1
Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints 4
Episcopal 1
Foursquare 1
Independent Bible 1
Jehovah's Witnesses 1
Lutheran 2
Non-Denominational 2
Seventh Day Adventist 1
United Methodist 1

Source: superpages.com

Return to TopLibraries

There are 3 libraries located in Humboldt County.

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Return to TopCost of Living

See Washoe County Cost of Living