Esmeralda County Quality of Life
Public Safety
| Population | Esmeralda Crime Rate | Western States Crime Rate* | National Crime Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1,262 | 6.32** | N/A | N/A |
| 2008 | 1,262 | 11.09 | N/A | N/A |
| 2007 | 1,262 | 5.55 | 38.34 | 37.57 |
| 2006 | 1,262 | 7.92 | 39.98 | 38.35 |
| 2005 | 1,276 | 7.05 | 42.94 | 39.28 |
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 November 2009.
Climate
Monthly Temperature (F)
| 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.1 | 29.3 | 35.4 | 31.3 |
| February | 37.0 | 36.1 | 34.9 | 36.0 |
| March | 39.4 | 43.1 | 41.3 | |
| April | 44.3 | 48.5 | 46.4 | |
| May | 61.4 | 64.1 | 62.8 | |
| June | 65.6 | 60.8 | 63.2 | |
| July | 77.5 | 76.4 | 77.0 | |
| August | 76.6 | 72.7 | 74.7 | |
| September | 66.5 | 69.9 | 68.2 | |
| October | 53.7 | 48.5 | 51.1 | |
| November | 46.8 | 45.6 | 46.2 | |
| December | 23.3 | 32.1 | 28.8 | 28.1 |
| Average | 29.8 | 52.4 | 52.4 | 52.2 |
Monthly Snowfall (inches)
| 2006-2007 | 2007-2008 | 2008-2009 | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| August | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| September | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| October | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| November | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| December | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| January | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| February | 0.50 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.17 |
| March | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| April | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| May | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| June | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| Average | 0.07 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
Monthly Precipitation (inches)
| 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.31 | 0.97 | 0.00 | 0.43 |
| February | 0.61 | 0.24 | 0.53 | 0.46 |
| March | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| April | 0.00 | 0.13 | 0.07 | |
| May | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| June | 0.00 | 0.86 | 0.43 | |
| July | 0.14 | 0.94 | 0.54 | |
| August | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| September | 0.16 | 0.19 | 0.18 | |
| October | 0.03 | 0.00 | 0.02 | |
| November | 0.48 | 0.00 | 0.24 | |
| December | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.25 | 0.08 |
| Average | 0.31 | 0.17 | 0.24 | 0.20 |
Source: National Weather Service Forecast Office, Goldfield, NV
Housing
Housing Availability
According to the 2000 Census, there are 833 housing units in Esmeralda County. 455 are occupied, 378 are vacant, and 79 are available for seasonal, recreational, or occasional use.
Housing Costs
| Median Value | Median Mortgage | Median Rent | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esmeralda County | $75,600 | $825 | $381 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census
Traffic
| Average Commute Time | # of Vehicles per Household* | % of Work Done at Home | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esmeralda County | 21.9 minutes | 1.89 | 6.1 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census, *ehome.com
Communications
Radio
- FM
- K237AV 95.3 - Christian Contemporary
Source: http://www.radio-locator.com
Medical/Health Resources
Clinics and emergency medical services are available in Pahrump, Beatty, Tonopah, Amargosa Valley, and Round Mountain. Regional medical facilities of world-class stature with a wide array of specialties are available in Las Vegas and Reno.
Education
In Esmeralda County, the average teacher/student ratio is 14:1.
Source: Nevada Annual Reports of Accountability
Mathematics Criterion Reference Test (CRT) Results 2007-08
Grade 3
| Area | Number Enrolled |
Not Tested (%) | Emergent/ Developing (%) |
Approaches Standard (%) | Meets Standard (%) | Exceeds Standard (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmeralda County* | 10 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
50.0 |
30.0 |
20.0 |
| Nevada* | 33,913 |
0.2 |
8.3 |
31.7 |
35.6 |
24.4 |
| National** 4th Grade |
Below Basic
19.0 |
At or Above Basic
43.0 |
At or Above Proficient
33.0 |
At Advanced
5.0 |
Grade 5 is not available
Grade 8
| Area | Number Enrolled |
Not Tested (%) | Emergent/ Developing (%) |
Approaches Standard (%) | Meets Standard (%) | Exceeds Standard (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmeralda County* | 10 |
0.0 |
20.0 |
20.0 |
50.0 |
10.0 |
| Nevada* | 33,395 |
0.5 |
17.0 |
30.7 |
41.9 |
10.4 |
| National** |
Below Basic
30.0 |
At or Above Basic
39.0 |
At or Above Proficient
24.0 |
At Advanced
7.0 |
Reading Criterion Reference Test (CRT) Results 2007-08
Grade 3
| Area | Number Enrolled |
Not Tested (%) | Emergent/ Developing (%) |
Approaches Standard (%) | Meets Standard (%) | Exceeds Standard (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmeralda County* | 10 |
0.0 |
0.0 |
40.0 |
30.0 |
30.0 |
| Nevada* | 33,913 |
0.1 |
6.1 |
35.3 |
33.5 |
25.1 |
| National** 4th Grade |
Below Basic
34.0 |
At or Above Basic
34.0 |
At or Above Proficient
24.0 |
At Advanced
7.0 |
Grade 5 is not available
Grade 8
| Area | Number Enrolled |
Not Tested (%) | Emergent/ Developing (%) |
Approaches Standard (%) | Meets Standard (%) | Exceeds Standard (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmeralda County* | 10 |
0.0 |
10.0 |
40.0 |
50.0 |
0.0 |
| Nevada* | 33,395 |
0.5 |
8.7 |
37.1 |
42.3 |
11.8 |
| National** | Below Basic
27.0 |
At or Above Basic
43.0 |
At or Above Proficient
27.0 |
At Advanced
2.0 |
Science Criterion Reference Test (CRT) Results 2007-08
Grade 5 is not available
Grade 8
| Area | Number Enrolled |
Not Tested (%) | Emergent/ Developing (%) |
Approaches Standard (%) | Meets Standard (%) | Exceeds Standard (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esmeralda County* | 10 |
0.0 |
10.0 |
30.0 |
60.0 |
0.0 |
| Nevada* | 33,395 |
0.9 |
11.5 |
30.0 |
53.9 |
4.5 |
| National*** | Below Basic
43.0 |
At or Above Basic
30.0 |
At or Above Proficient
24.0 |
At Advanced
3.0 |
Source: *Nevada Annual Reports of Accountability, **National Center for Education Statistics 2007 , ***National Center for Education Statistics 2005
Achievement (Standard)
Emergent/Developing - Student occasionally/does not apply skills/strategies and requires extensive remediation.
Approaches Standard - Student inconsistently/incompletely applies skills/strategies and requires targeted remediation.
Meets Standard - Student consistently applies skills/strategies without need for remediation.
Exceeds Standard - Student comprehensively/consistently applies and generalizes skills/strategies in a variety of situations.
Charter school data are not included in district total
University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)
UNLV recently moved up into the ranking defined by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as "Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive". UNLV offers 170 undergraduate, masters, and doctoral degree programs. The colleges include: School of Medicine and School of Dentistry, as well as the finest physics, business, engineering, computer science, environmental studies, and performing arts programs in the nation. UNLV's School of Medicine is Nevada's only postgraduate institution dedicated to training new physicians and UNLV's William S. Boyd School of Law has been granted provisional accreditation from the American Bar Association.
Community College of Southern Nevada (CCSN)
CCSN serves over 35,000 students with programs on occupational training, university transfer preparation, continuing education, developmental education, and counseling and guidance. The Community College of Southern Nevada is a fully accredited member of the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. This status assures that the College's organization, structure, staffing, and funding are equal to its objectives, that its governing board is functioning properly, and that all academic and financial plans are well designed to provide its students with a high level of excellence.
University of Nevada, Reno (UNR)
U.S. News & World Report ranked UNR as one of America's best colleges and the Carnegie Foundation ranks UNR in the highest research category with institutions like Stanford, Harvard, Cal-Berkley, and UCLA. UNR provides a variety of programs including 70 bachelor's degrees, 70 master's programs, and 30 doctoral specialties. The colleges include: Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics and School of Medicine. UNR's Business Logistics Program is considered by the countries largest firms to be one of the top 10 in the United States. They also have a fully accredited MBA program. Supported research funding has more than tripled in the past 10 years to $87 million, which translates to a yearly economic impact in Nevada of nearly $200 million. Researchers at the University of Nevada School of Medicine, with a $9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, are finding innovative ways to fight cardiac arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.
Click any of the links below to find out more information on UNR. (All links open in a new window)
- Graduate Programs
- Biotechnology Major - Combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Science Degree
- Molecular Biosciences and Biotechnology Graduate Program
- Biology Department
- Biomedical Engineering
- Graduate Studies in Chemistry and Chemical Physics
- Enrollment Projections
- Actual Enrollment
- Headcount by Academic Program
- Degrees Granted, By Major
- Research and Technology Development
- Growth Plans
- Center of Biomedical Research Excellence
Cultural Organizations and Recreation
Goldfield Historical Firehouse and Museum
The recently restored Firehouse was built in 1906, at the height of the Mining Boom, when the population was approaching 20,000 in Goldfield. This museum features antique fire equipment and memorabilia, fully restored 1926 Ford Model T Calliope, original Goldfield Fire Truck Old #3, 1941 ambulance, and a continuing growth of older Goldfield historical memorabilia.
Annual Events
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Goldfield Days | August |
Libraries
There is one library in Esmeralda County, it is located in Goldfield.