Lander
County Quality of Life
Lander County Public Safety
| Population | Lander County Crime Rate | Western States Crime Rate* | National Crime Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 5,655 | 30.59** | N/A | N/A |
| 2006 | 5,655 | 25.99 | N/A | 38.27 |
| 2005 | 5,509 | 28.86 | 42.94 | 39.28 |
| 2004 | 5,357 | 22.40 | 44.04 | 40.11 |
| 2003 | 5,277 | 20.85 | 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.
Climate
Housing
Housing Availability
According to the 2000 Census, there are 2,780 housing units in Lander County. 2,093 are occupied, 687 are vacant, and 77 are available for seasonal, recreational, or occasional use.
Housing Costs
| Average Price | Median Mortgage | Median Rent | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lander County | $82,400 | $811 | $496 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census
Traffic
| Average Commute Time | Number of Vehicles per Household* |
Percentage of Work Done at Home |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Lander County | 23.6 minutes | 1.97 | 3.5 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census, *ehome.com
Communications
Television
Radio
- FM
- K203DP (KAWZ) 88.5 - Religious
- K209AT (KNIS) 89.7 - Christian Contemporary
- K22HU (KEFX) 91.9 - Christian Contemporary
- K291AA (KZTQ) - 106.1 - Adult Album Alternative
Source: http://www.radio-locator.com
Medical/Health
Resources
Battle Mountain Medical Center & General Hospital
This medical center is open 5 days a week and has 2 full-time doctors and
is a 15 bed acute care hospital.
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
Lander County has a variety of emergency services including Police, Fire,
and Sheriff Departments.
Education
Lander County is home to 4 elementary schools, 1 junior high schools, and 2 high schools.* In Lander County, the average teacher/student ratio is 21:01, the 2006-07 dropout rate is 2.6%, the average class size is 22, the 2006-07 graduation rate was 80.7%.**
*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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lander County* | 78 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
26.9 |
38.5 |
34.6 |
| 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lander County* | 90 |
0.0 |
5.6 |
43.3 |
46.7 |
4.4 |
| 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lander County* | 117 |
0.0 |
23.1 |
30.8 |
43.6 |
2.6 |
| 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lander County* | 78 |
0.0 |
1.3 |
20.5 |
61.5 |
16.7 |
| 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lander County* | 90 |
0.0 |
6.7 |
31.1 |
52.2 |
10.0 |
| 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lander County* | 117 |
0.0 |
2.6 |
35.0 |
53.0 |
9.4 |
| 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lander County* | 90 |
0.0 |
8.9 |
44.4 |
31.1 |
15.6 |
| 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lander County* | 117 |
0.0 |
8.5 |
42.7 |
45.3 |
3.4 |
| 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.
Cultural
Organizations and Recreation
Lander County is primarily an area for outdoor enthusiasts. There is fishing, golfing, swimming, hunting, and other outdoor activities.
Fishing
Small fishing streams are within a half hour drive from Battle Mountain
provide brook and trout, but the best fishing is found in the southern part
of the county. There is also great fishing in adjoining counties.
Hunting
Lander County boasts great deer populations. Upland game birds especially
chukkar, sage hens, and quail are plentiful. There is also limited water
fowl hunting available.
Carter's Monument
Located about seven miles northeast of Battle Mountain, and built in 1879
by a 60-year-old unemployed carpenter, this is a stone wall over a mile
long at Stony Point. It was built as his personal memorial to the struggles
of the California bound pioneers.
Pony Express
100 car race
This is an open road race between Battle Mountain and Austin which is held
during the summer each year.
Mountain View Golf Course
One mile south of town on Highway 305. Enjoy 18 holes of challenging golf
in the shadow of the Shoshone Mountain Range. Pro shop, bar and restaurant.
Mill Creek Canyon
Located about 19 miles south of Battle Mountain off of Highway 305, Mill
Creek Canyon has a lot of history, and an improved camping area operated
by the BLM, with fire pits, toilets, and tables. Just above the campground
was the site of a Civilian Conservation Corps camp from the 1930s. It is
rumored that bandits buried silver further up the canyon.
Lewis Canyon
Located about 6 miles southeast of town, off Jenkins Road, Lewis Canyon
once had a thriving town, mines and a narrow gauge railroad that connected
the mines with Battle Mountain and the Central Pacific Railroad. Here are
old mill sites and relics of the past.
Annual
Events
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Battle Mountain Arts Presenters Annual Crab Feed | February |
| Cinderella Girls Annual Beauty Pageant | February |
| Duck's Unlimited - Annual Dinner and Auction | March |
| Annual Easter Egg Hunt | March |
| Battle Mountain High School Rodeo | April |
| Mud Bog | April |
| ATV:Playday | April |
| Spring Craft Fair | May |
| Cinco de Mayo Fest | May |
| Lander County Schools Community Arts Fair | May |
| Stock Car Racing/IMCA/ATV | May - September |
| Battle Mountain Arts Presenters | June |
| Battle Mountain Junior Rodeo | June |
| Festival of the Pits | June |
| Team Roping | June |
| Community 4th of July Celebration/Parade | July |
| Pony Express Weekend | July |
| Annual Working Cowhorse Show & Clinic | August |
| Annual Basque Picnic | August |
| Sage Trimmers (RC) Annual Cross Country Fly | September |
| Lander County Fair | September |
| Mud Bog/Tuff Trucks | September |
| Covered Wagon Days Trail Ride | September |
| World Human Powered Speed Challenge | October |
| Pumpkin Fest | October |
| Holiday Craft Fair | November |
| Community Christmas Celebration | December |
| Chamber Annual Banquet | December |
Churches/Religious
Organizations
| Denomination | Total Number of Churches |
|---|---|
| Assemblies of God | 1 |
| Calvary Chapel | 1 |
| Catholic | 1 |
| Church of Christ | 1 |
| Baptist | 3 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints | 1 |
| Lutheran | 1 |
| Methodist | 1 |
| Orthodox Presbyterian | 1 |
Libraries
There are two libraries located in Lander County. One in Battle Mountain and one in Austin.