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White Pine County Public Safety

  Population White Pine Crime Rate Western States Crime Rate* National Crime Rate
2007 9,542 42.74** N/A N/A
2006 9,542 25.36 N/A 38.27
2005 9,275 25.77 42.94 39.28
2004 8,966 22.75 44.04 40.11
2003 8,842 26.24 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 30.2 27.8 18.6 25.5
February 31.8 28.9 31.1 30.6
March 35.5 30.6 39.9 35.3
April 41.2 44.0 44.0 43.1
May 50.8 53.2 52.4 52.1
June 57.4 63.9 62.6 61.3
July 70.3 70.0 71.4 70.6
August 66.0 64.9 69.4 66.8
September 55.6 54.0 56.8 55.5
October 46.5 44.4 44.8 45.2
November 37.8 34.7 36.4 36.3
December 29.0 25.2 21.6 25.3
Average 46.0 45.1 45.8 45.6

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 3.90 1.00   2.45
November 5.40 4.90 0.00 3.43
December 9.30 9.20 0.00 6.17
January 10.10 5.70   7.90
February 10.70 0.00 0.00 3.57
March 13.00 0.00 0.00 4.33
April 5.30 0.00 0.00 1.77
May 7.20 0.00   3.60
June 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Average 5.41 1.73 0.00 2.77

Monthly Precipitation (inches)

  2005 2006* 2007* Average
January 1.08 0.73 0.21 0.67
February 1.03 0.93 1.41 1.12
March 1.29 1.71 0.64 1.21
April 1.97 1.10 0.63 1.23
May 2.45 0.39 0.34 1.06
June 0.19 0.47 0.34 0.33
July 0.24 1.80 0.70 0.91
August 1.75 0.04 0.59 0.79
September 0.72 0.41 0.59 0.57
October 0.79 1.06 0.63 0.83
November 0.83 0.26 0.00 0.36
December 0.65 0.30 0.68 0.54
Average 1.08 0.77 0.56 0.80

Source: Nevada Climate Summaries, *National Weather Service Forecast Office, Ely WBO, NV

Return to TopHousing

Housing Availability

According to the 2000 Census, there are 4,439 housing units in White Pine County. 3,282 are occupied, 1,157 are vacant, and 200 are available for seasonal, recreational, or occasional use.

Housing Costs

  Median Value Median Mortgage Median Rent
White Pine County $70,000 $772 $452

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census

Return to TopTraffic

  Average Commute Time Number of Vehicles
per Household*		 Percentage of Work
Done at Home
White Pine County 18.3 minutes 2.01 4.9

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

Return to TopCommunications

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Television

Newspapers

Radio

Source: http://www.radio-locator.com

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William Bee Ririe Hospital
William Bee Ririe Hospital is a fully accredited 40 bed hospital which provides inpatient medical, surgical, obstetrical, and ICU services, long term care, out-patient services for surgery, physical therapy, and respiratory therapy, and 24-hour, physician attended emergency room services. The hospital is equipped for diagnostic X-ray services including CT scan and mammography.

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.

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In White Pine County, the average teacher/student ratio is 19:01, the 2007-06 dropout rate was 2.3%, the average class size is 14, and the 2006-07 graduation rate was 86.5%.

Source: 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 (%)
White Pine County*
96
0.0
7.3
49.0
29.2
14.6
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 (%)
White Pine County*
108
0.9
8.4
36.4
43.0
12.2
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 (%)
White Pine County*
115
0.0
11.4
34.2
51.8
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 (%)
White Pine County*
96
0.0
10.4
34.4
46.9
8.3
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 (%)
White Pine County*
108
0.9
12.2
40.2
40.2
7.5
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 (%)
White Pine County*
115
0.0
1.8
37.7
47.4
13.2
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 (%)
White Pine County*
108
1.9
14.2
35.8
36.8
13.2
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 (%)
White Pine County*
115
0.0
2.6
35.7
56.5
5.2
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

Lehman Caves
Lehman Caves is a beautiful limestone cave with intriguing, unusual formations. Lehman Caves is one of the best places to see rare shield formations. Over 300 shields are known in Lehman Caves, more than any other cave. All of the cave is profusely decorated; stalactites, stalagmites, helictites, flowstone, popcorn, and other formations cover almost every surface of the cave.

Cave Lake State Park
Cave Lake State Park is 15 miles southeast of Ely via U.S. 50/6/93 and Success Summit Road. The 32-acre reservoir at Cave Lake State Park is popular for trout fishing, boating, picnicking and camping. Perched in the middle of the Schell Creek Range, adjacent to the Humboldt National Forest at an elevation of 7,300', the park offers outstanding scenic views and opportunities for nature study and photography. Facilities include campgrounds, picnic areas, hiking trails and a boat launch. Winter sports such as ice fishing, cross-country skiing and ice skating are also available. Weather permitting, Cave Lake is open all year.

Nevada Northern Railway Museum
The Nevada Northern Railway Museum is dedicated to the restoration, preservation, interpretation and operation of the Nevada Northern Railway historic facilities, yards, and rail collection. This evolving museum gives people the opportunity to experience a world class historic working railroad.

Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park
Ward Charcoal Ovens State Historic Park is known for its six historic charcoal ovens. These beehive-shaped ovens were used in the late 19th century to generate charcoal for use in the mines of nearby Ward. Today, the park offers limited facilities for picnicking and camping. Other features include forested woodlands, lush riparian areas and outstanding views of the Steptoe Valley and surrounding mountains. The park is located seven miles south of Ely via U.S. 50/6/93, then 11 miles southwest on Cave Valley Road. Cave Valley Road is a graded dirt road, accessible by passenger vehicles from May through October.

White Pine Golf Course
The White Pine County Golf Course is located just north of beautiful Ely, Nevada just off Highway 93 across from the Fairgrounds. With spectacular views of the Schell Creek Mountain Range on the east and the Egan Mountain Range to the southwest, you'll find a wonderful place to slow down, relax and play a few rounds. This is a regulation 18-hole, par 72, 6,843 yard golf course.

White Pine Public Museum
Acquisitions include: Historical Photographs - collections depict early towns, people, buildings, mines, businesses and lifestyles of the people of White Pine County and historical documents including newspapers, journals, ledgers, record books, maps, etc. to aid those researching White Pine County, NV.

Return to TopAnnual Events

Name Date
Copper Classic Ice Fishing Derby February
Fourth of July July
White Pine County Fair August
Trains, Planes, & Automobiles August
Silver State Classic Challenge September

Return to TopChurches/Religious Organizations

Denomination Total Number of Churches
Assemblies of God 1
Baptist 4
Church of Jesus Christ 2
Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints 2
Church of the Nazarene 1
Episcopal 1
Foursquare Gospel 2
Jehovah Witness 1
Lutheran 1
Methodist 2

Source: AreaGuide.net

Return to TopLibraries

There are four libraries in White Pine County. One each in Baker and McGill and two in Ely.

Return to TopFinancial Institutions

Return to TopCost of Living

See Washoe County Cost of Living