Mineral County Quality of Life

Public Safety

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

Housing

Housing Availability

According to the 2000 Census, there are 2,866 housing units in Mineral County. 2,197 are occupied, 669 are vacant, and 93 are available for seasonal, recreational, or occasional use.

Housing Costs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census

Traffic

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

Communications
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Television

• NBC
• CBS
• ABC
• FOX
• PBS
• UPN
• KREN
• KAZRCA
• K52FF
• KNVVLP

Newspapers

• Humboldt Sun
• Lahontan Valley News & Fallon Eagle Standard
• Lassen County Times
• Lovelock Review-Miner
• Mason Valley News
• Nevada Appeal
• North Lake Tahoe Bonanza
• Tahoe World
• Record-Courier
• Reno Gazette-Journal
• Sierra Sun
• Tahoe Daily Tribune
• Westwood PinePress

Radio

• FM
  • K213BE (KNIS) 90.5 - Christian Contemporary
  • K218AO (KUNR) 91.5 - Public Radio
  • K221AR (KZTQ) 92.1 - Adult Album Alternative
  • K272AE (KIBS) 102.3 - Country
  • K288CU (KHWK) 105.5 - Adult Contemporary

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

Medical/Health Resources

Mount Grant General Hospital
There are four licensed agencies that comprise the medical care within the hospital complex: 1) the acute hospital, 2) the skilled nursing facility, 3) the home health agency, and 4) the adult day care center.

Acute Care
Mt. Grant General Hospital is licensed for eleven acute care beds. Two beds are equipped for ICU/CCU care and the remaining beds are designated medical/surgical. There are six (6) physicians on the active medical staff - who have family practice clinics in the Mt. Grant Medical Building adjacent to the hospital. Services available at the hospital include, but are not limited to: Emergency Room, Laboratory, Blood Bank, Radiology, CT Scans, MRI's, Electrocardiogram, Surgery, Respiratory Therapy, Physical Therapy, Nursing, Activities/Social Services, Consulting Physicians and Frontier Telemedicine/Tele-education.

Skilled Nursing Facility
The Lefa L. Seran Skilled Nursing Facility has twenty-four licensed beds for long-term care patients. The levels of care provided range from skilled to intermediate.

Home Health
The home health service attends to the health care needs of the homebound patient, the chronically ill, and post hospitalized patient. The agency is staffed by an RN coordinator, RN and LPN caregivers, certified nurse aides, homemakers and an office manager. Dietary and pharmaceutical counseling is offered to home health patients, as well as respiratory therapy. Admission to the home health service requires a physician referral.

Adult Day Care
The Sunrise to Sunset Adult Day Care Center is licensed to care for five clients. The center operates Monday through Friday, from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm in the Lefa L. Seran Skilled Nursing Facility. Physician referral is required. Clients enjoy meals, nourishing snacks and participate in planned activities.

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
Mineral County has a variety of emergency services including Police, Fire, and Sheriff Departments

Education

In Mineral County, the average teacher/student ratio is 20:1, the class of 2007 drop out rate was 4.7%, the average class size is 9, and the class of 2007 graduation rate was 65.3%.

Source: Nevada Annual Reports of Accountability

Mathematics Criterion Reference Test (CRT) Results 2007-08

Grade 3

Grade 5

Grade 8

Reading Criterion Reference Test (CRT) Results 2007-08

Grade 3

Grade 5

Grade 8

Science Criterion Reference Test (CRT) Results 2007-08

Grade 5

Grade 8

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

Western Nevada College (WNC)
Western Nevada College is a comprehensive community college which serves more than 6,000 students each semester within an 18,000-square-mile service area. One of four community colleges within the University and Community College System of Nevada, it is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and of Colleges and Universities.

The college offers some 50 academic degrees and certificates in areas as diverse as engineering and construction technology, nursing, musical theatre, golf facilities management, geographic information systems, criminal justice and graphic design. Students may also complete up to two years of many baccalaureate degree programs, such as teacher preparation, for transfer to a university.

In response to industry needs, the college designs specialized training programs in machine tool, drafting, electronics, computing and other occupational areas. Customization often includes providing specialized instruction at the times and locations most convenient to employers, including on-site programs. Recent training programs conducted for area businesses have included welding certification, math, English, supervisory training, and computer applications.

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

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC)
TMCC serves over 11,000 students with programs leading to associate degrees and certificates in more than 40 academic and occupational areas. Offering academic and university transfer, occupational training, career enhancement workshops and classes just for fun, TMCC is the fastest growing college in northern Nevada.

Career College of Northern Nevada
Career College of Northern Nevada provides high quality education to students with varying levels of academic abilities. The college is committed to providing its students with the skills and technical knowledge needed for initial employment in entry level positions of business and industry. Recognizing that many graduates will want to advance to management and executive positions, the college offers its students not only the specific skills needed for immediate employment but also the opportunity to develop self-confidence, leadership abilities and a sense of responsibility. The students maximize their potential to obtain a good job, stable life, and respect.

Morrison University
Morrison University is an independent educational institution, dedicated to providing higher education opportunities leading to diplomas and associate degrees as well as Bachelor of Science degrees. Diploma and Associate degree programs are designed to meet the needs of students in developing marketable skills which enable them to establish careers in business, professional, and technical fields. The Bachelor of Science degree allows students to continue their education in business and management in order to fulfill their academic and professional aspirations and potential. The University recognizes that education is a lifelong endeavor, which enriches the quality of life as well as individual professional achievement.

University of Phoenix, Nevada Campus
The University of Phoenix is a private, for-profit higher education institution whose mission is to provide high quality education to working adult students. The University of Phoenix, Nevada Campus offers degree and certificate programs in Administration, Business, Counseling, Education, Human Services, Management, Nursing/Healthcare, and Technology. Courses are scheduled to meet the needs of working students.

Lake Tahoe Community College
Located in South Lake Tahoe, Calif., offers the first two years of a four-year degree, 38 different associate's degrees and 20 certificates. LTCC is one of 109 community colleges in the state of California. Students at LTCC enjoy small class sizes averaging 15 students per class and quality one-on-one instruction. The college offers a good neighbor policy for Nevada residents and tuition is only $28 a unit.

Cultural Organizations and Recreation

Mineral County Museum
The Mineral County Museum is one of the best museums in Nevada. It is a non-profit facility owned by Mineral County, Nevada and dedicated to preserving the history and culture of the past.

Annual Events

Churches/Religious Organizations

Source: AreaGuide.net

Libraries

There are two public libraries in Mineral County.

Financial Institutions

• Bank of America

Cost of Living

See Washoe County Cost of Living