Humboldt County Quality of Life
Public Safety
| Population | Humboldt County Crime Rate | Western States Crime Rate* | National Crime Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 17,751 | 20.78** | N/A | N/A |
| 2008 | 17,751 | 13.63 | N/A | N/A |
| 2007 | 17,751 | 15.10 | 38.34 | 37.57 |
| 2006 | 17,751 | 13.35 | 39.98 | 38.35 |
| 2005 | 17,293 | 18.04 | 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 | 22.7 | 27.4 | 32.5 | 27.5 |
| February | 36.6 | 36.1 | 36.6 | 36.4 |
| March | 44.9 | 38.1 | 39.4 | 40.8 |
| April | 46.9 | 43.4 | 44.5 | 44.9 |
| May | 56.4 | 54.5 | 60.7 | 57.2 |
| June | 66.0 | 63.7 | 63.1 | 64.3 |
| July | 76.8 | 73.1 | 73.4 | 74.4 |
| August | 70.9 | 72.3 | 69.5 | 70.9 |
| September | 58.6 | 61.0 | 64.3 | 61.3 |
| October | 46.3 | 48.5 | 45.5 | 46.8 |
| November | 36.8 | 40.9 | 36.3 | 38.0 |
| December | 28.2 | 25.4 | 22.6 | 25.4 |
| Average | 49.3 | 48.7 | 49.0 | 49.0 |
Monthly Snowfall (inches)
| 2006-2007 | 2007-2008 | 2008-2009 | 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 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.20 | 0.07 |
| November | 2.70 | 0.30 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| December | 2.70 | 4.70 | 20.40 | 9.27 |
| January | 2.00 | 8.10 | 1.80 | 3.97 |
| February | 5.20 | 0.90 | 3.00 | 3.03 |
| March | 0.00 | 1.50 | 6.90 | 2.80 |
| April | 6.50 | 1.90 | 3.60 | 4.00 |
| May | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| June | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Average | 1.59 | 1.45 | 2.99 | 2.01 |
Monthly Precipitation (inches)
| 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.26 | 0.67 | 1.11 | 0.68 |
| February | 1.49 | 0.73 | 0.26 | 0.83 |
| March | 0.13 | 0.29 | 0.69 | 0.37 |
| April | 1.06 | 0.31 | 0.97 | 0.78 |
| May | 0.55 | 1.09 | 0.62 | 0.75 |
| June | 0.27 | 0.37 | 1.34 | 0.66 |
| July | 0.06 | 0.34 | 0.35 | 0.25 |
| August | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.17 | 0.07 |
| September | 0.23 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.09 |
| October | 0.81 | 0.22 | 0.48 | 0.50 |
| November | 0.58 | 0.43 | 0.41 | 0.47 |
| December | 0.67 | 1.09 | 0.85 | 0.87 |
| Average | 0.51 | 0.46 | 0.61 | 0.53 |
Source: National Weather Service Forecast Office, Winnemucca WSO Airport, NV
Housing
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
Traffic
| Average Commute Time | # of Vehicles per Household* | % of Work Done at Home | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt County | 26.2 minutes | 1.97 | 1.9 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census, *ehome.com
Communications
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Television
Newspapers
Radio
- FM
- K201FF (KAWZ) 88.1 - Religious
- K205DP (WMBI) 88.9 - Religious
- K209DG (KEFX) 89.7 - Christian Contemporary
- K217AZ (KUNR) 91.3 - Public Radio
- K221AG (KNEV) 92.1 - Top 40
- KWNA 92.7 - Country
- K232BK (KOZZ) 94.3 - Classic Rock
- KKTT (LP) 97.9 - Religious
- AM
- KWNA 1400 - Oldies
Source: http://www.radio-locator.com
Medical/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.
Education
Humboldt County is home to 9 elementary schools, 2 junior high schools, and 1 high schools.* In Humboldt County, the class of 2007 drop out rate was 0.2%, the average class size is 23, and the class of 2007 graduation rate was 76.1%.**
*U.S. Census 2000, **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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt County* | 251 |
0.0 |
5.2 |
30.7 |
36.7 |
27.5 |
| 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
| Area | Number Enrolled |
Not Tested (%) | Emergent/ Developing (%) |
Approaches Standard (%) | Meets Standard (%) | Exceeds Standard (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt County* | 247 |
0.0 |
2.4 |
24.7 |
60.7 |
12.1 |
| Nevada* | 32,820 |
0.1 |
5.9 |
32.5 |
48.4 |
13.2 |
| National** 4th Grade |
Below Basic
19.0 |
At or Above Basic
43.0 |
At or Above Proficient
33.0 |
At Advanced
5.0 |
Grade 8
| Area | Number Enrolled |
Not Tested (%) | Emergent/ Developing (%) |
Approaches Standard (%) | Meets Standard (%) | Exceeds Standard (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt County* | 263 |
0.4 |
10.7 |
25.6 |
53.4 |
10.3 |
| 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt County* | 251 |
0.0 |
3.2 |
34.3 |
39.0 |
23.5 |
| 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
| Area | Number Enrolled |
Not Tested (%) | Emergent/ Developing (%) |
Approaches Standard (%) | Meets Standard (%) | Exceeds Standard (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt County* | 247 |
0.0 |
4.0 |
51.0 |
38.1 |
6.9 |
| Nevada* | 32,820 |
0.1 |
11.5 |
41.8 |
39.0 |
7.6 |
| National** 4th Grade |
Below Basic
34.0 |
At or Above Basic
34.0 |
At or Above Proficient
24.0 |
At Advanced
7.0 |
Grade 8
| Area | Number Enrolled |
Not Tested (%) | Emergent/ Developing (%) |
Approaches Standard (%) | Meets Standard (%) | Exceeds Standard (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt County* | 263 |
0.4 |
7.3 |
34.0 |
48.5 |
10.3 |
| 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
| Area | Number Enrolled |
Not Tested (%) | Emergent/ Developing (%) |
Approaches Standard (%) | Meets Standard (%) | Exceeds Standard (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt County* | 247 |
0.0 |
4.0 |
26.3 |
46.6 |
23.1 |
| Nevada* | 32,820 |
0.2 |
11.4 |
35.8 |
36.4 |
16.4 |
| National*** 4th Grade |
Below Basic
34.0 |
At or Above Basic
39.0 |
At or Above Proficient
25.0 |
At Advanced
2.0 |
Grade 8
| Area | Number Enrolled |
Not Tested (%) | Emergent/ Developing (%) |
Approaches Standard (%) | Meets Standard (%) | Exceeds Standard (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt County* | 263 |
0.4 |
5.7 |
30.2 |
59.5 |
4.6 |
| 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
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
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.
Annual 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 |
Churches/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
Libraries
There are 3 libraries located in Humboldt County.