Lander County Quality of Life
Public Safety
| Population | Lander County Crime Rate | Western States Crime Rate* | National Crime Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5,655 | 17.15** | N/A | N/A |
| 2008 | 5,655 | 29.53 | N/A | N/A |
| 2007 | 5,655 | 26.88 | 38.34 | 37.57 |
| 2006 | 5,655 | 25.99 | 39.98 | 38.35 |
| 2005 | 5,509 | 28.86 | 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 April 2009.
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 | # of Vehicles per Household* | % of Work Done at Home | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lander County | 23.6 minutes | 1.97 | 3.5 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census, *ehome.com
Communications
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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 class of 2007 dropout rate was 1.1%, the average class size is 19, and the class of 2007 graduation rate was 77.0%.**
*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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lander County* | 68 |
0.0 |
5.9 |
27.9 |
44.1 |
22.1 |
| 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lander County* | 89 |
0.0 |
1.1 |
42.7 |
53.9 |
2.2 |
| 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lander County* | 97 |
0.0 |
9.3 |
30.9 |
55.7 |
4.1 |
| 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lander County* | 68 |
0.0 |
4.4 |
36.8 |
33.8 |
25.0 |
| 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
| Area | Number Enrolled |
Not Tested (%) | Emergent/ Developing (%) |
Approaches Standard (%) | Meets Standard (%) | Exceeds Standard (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lander County* | 89 |
0.0 |
2.2 |
41.6 |
47.2 |
9.0 |
| 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lander County* | 97 |
0.0 |
2.1 |
26.8 |
55.7 |
15.5 |
| 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lander County* | 89 |
0.0 |
1.1 |
39.3 |
42.7 |
16.9 |
| 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lander County* | 97 |
0.0 |
3.1 |
18.6 |
74.2 |
4.1 |
| 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
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.