Pershing County Quality of Life
Public Safety
| Population | Pershing Crime Rate | Western States Crime Rate* | National Crime Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 6,955 | 17.12** | N/A | N/A |
| 2008 | 6,955 | 21.85 | N/A | N/A |
| 2007 | 6,955 | 21.28 | 38.34 | 37.57 |
| 2006 | 6,955 | 26.60 | 39.98 | 38.35 |
| 2005 | 6,736 | 28.50 | 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 | 27.4 | 30.4 | 34.2 | 30.7 |
| February | 38.4 | 39.1 | 39.2 | 38.9 |
| March | 48.1 | 43.4 | 42.7 | 44.7 |
| April | 52.3 | 48.6 | 49.1 | 50.0 |
| May | 63.2 | 60.1 | 66.1 | 63.1 |
| June | 71.7 | 70.0 | 68.9 | 70.2 |
| July | 80.7 | 77.9 | 79.1 | 79.2 |
| August | 75.2 | 77.2 | 74.2 | 75.5 |
| September | 63.0 | 65.8 | 69.3 | 66.0 |
| October | 50.8 | 53.0 | 50.0 | 51.3 |
| November | 41.0 | 44.4 | 39.1 | 41.5 |
| December | 30.6 | 30.0 | 23.3 | 28.0 |
| Average | 53.5 | 53.3 | 52.9 | 53.3 |
Monthly Precipitation (inches)
| 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.30 | 0.91 | 0.55 | 0.59 |
| February | 0.17 | 0.69 | 0.10 | 0.32 |
| March | 0.12 | 0.19 | 0.14 | 0.15 |
| April | 0.68 | 0.00 | 0.17 | 0.28 |
| May | 0.18 | 1.66 | 0.28 | 0.71 |
| June | 0.04 | 0.03 | 2.10 | 0.72 |
| July | 0.05 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.02 |
| August | 0.00 | 0.04 | 0.05 | 0.03 |
| September | 0.23 | 0.12 | 0.00 | 0.12 |
| October | 0.49 | 0.06 | 0.27 | 0.27 |
| November | 0.48 | 0.79 | 0.08 | 0.45 |
| December | 0.51 | 0.46 | 0.52 | 0.50 |
| Average | 0.27 | 0.41 | 0.36 | 0.35 |
Source: National Weather Service Forecast Office, Lovelock, NV
Housing
Housing Availability
According to the 2000 Census, there are 2,389 housing units in Pershing County. 1,962 are occupied, 427 are vacant, and 43 are available for seasonal, recreational, or occasional use.
Housing Costs
| Median Value | Median Mortgage | Median Rent | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pershing County | $82,200 | $834 | $498 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census
Traffic
| Average Commute Time | # of Vehicles per Household* | % of Work Done at Home | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pershing County | 22.8 minutes | 1.87 | 3.2 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census, *ehome.com
Communications
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Television
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
- K266AO (KNIS) 101.1 - Christian Contemporary
Source: http://www.radio-locator.com
Medical/Health Resources
Pershing General Hospital
Located in Lovelock, Pershing General Hospital is a 49 bed facility with 2 doctors and a physicians assistant. Ambulance and care flight service is available.
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
Pershing County has a variety of emergency services including police, fire, and sheriff departments.
Education
Pershing County is home to 2 elementary schools, 1 junior high school, and 1 high school. The average salary of teaching personnel is $43,918.* In Pershing County, the average teacher/student ratio is 12:1, the average class size is 20, the class of 2007 dropout rate was 0.4%, and the class of 2007 graduation rate was 84.9%.**
*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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pershing County* | 55 |
0.0 |
10.9 |
41.8 |
40.0 |
7.3 |
| 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pershing County* | 55 |
1.8 |
9.3 |
31.5 |
50.0 |
9.3 |
| 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pershing County* | 46 |
0.0 |
10.9 |
28.3 |
58.7 |
2.2 |
| 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pershing County* | 55 |
0.0 |
7.3 |
60.0 |
23.6 |
9.1 |
| 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pershing County* | 55 |
1.8 |
13.0 |
42.6 |
35.2 |
9.3 |
| 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pershing County* | 46 |
0.0 |
2.2 |
37.0 |
43.5 |
17.4 |
| 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pershing County* | 55 |
1.8 |
9.3 |
33.3 |
29.6 |
27.8 |
| 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 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pershing County* | 46 |
0.0 |
2.2 |
23.9 |
69.6 |
4.3 |
| 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
Marzen House Museum
Marzen House Museum features antiquities from pioneer homes, Immigrant Trail, and artifacts from the prehistoric era and Indian caves; also houses local Chamber of Commerce.
Giant Tufa Park
Located 7 miles west of Lovelock, this is the site of a golf course which is currently under construction and also a photographer's paradise of giant deposits from ancient Lake Lahontan.
Lovelock Indian Caves
Located 22 miles south, these caves are the site of 2000 year old duck decoys, cultural remains, and artifacts.
Rye Patch State Park
Located 22 miles north, this park provides boating, swimming, water skiing, fishing, picnicking, and camping.
Kyle Hot Springs
Located 12-1/2 miles from historic and picturesque town of Unionville.
Hunting
Hunting includes pheasant, deer, quail, chukkar, rabbit and dove. There is duck and geese hunting in the valley.
Annual Events
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| Portuguese Festa | May |
| Fourth of July Children's Parade and Craft Fair | July |
| Lovelock Frontier Days | August |
| World Fast Draw Championship and Craft Fair | August |
| DARE Care Show & Shine | August |
| Lovelock Junior & High School Rodeo | |
| Community Christmas Fair | December |
Churches/Religious Organizations
| Denomination | Total Number of Churches |
|---|---|
| Assemblies of God | 1 |
| Baptist | 2 |
| Bible | 1 |
| Catholic | 1 |
| Church of Christ/God/Jesus Christ | 1 |
| Community | 1 |
| Episcopal | 1 |
| Gnostic Catholic | 1 |
| Jehovah's Witness | 1 |
| Methodist | 1 |
| Roman Catholic | 1 |
| United Baptist | 1 |
Source: AreaGuide.net
Libraries
There is one library in Pershing County, it is located in Lovelock.