The Town FilesHawthorne, Nevada
Community in Mineral County · population 3,118 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $167,900
- Household income
- $67,300
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 40.8
Hawthorne is a community of 3,118 people in Mineral County, Nevada. The median home is worth $167,900, below the typical Nevada town ($361,550). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 89% of Nevada towns, more of a college town than 89% of Nevada towns, better for retirees than 78% of Nevada towns.
How Hawthorne ranks
Percentile among Nevada towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Nevada towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hawthorne is worth $167,900, below the typical Nevada town ($361,550). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $67,300, which is more affordable than 89% of Nevada towns. Median rent is $974 a month. 66.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hawthorne | Typical Nevada town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $167,900 | $361,550 |
| Median rent | $974 | $1,386 |
| Median household income | $67,300 | $78,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 4.9× |
| Homeownership | 66.8% | 72.5% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1989 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.7% | — |
Who lives in Hawthorne
| People | Hawthorne | Typical Nevada town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.8 | 44.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.8% | 21.7% |
| Under 18 | 21.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.7% | 19.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.5% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 19.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.6% | — |
| Work from home | 2.1% | 9.0% |
| Average commute | 13.1 min | 24.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.4% | 92.1% |
Weather in Hawthorne
July highs average 95.4°F and January lows 26.2°F. About 4.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.2 inches of snow (typical Nevada town: 16.7 in). Expect about 82 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 108 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Hawthorne since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Nevada town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on June 5, 2015 about 0.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 5, 2015.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 4 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 5, 2015.
Severe weather in Mineral County since 1996
Mineral County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2023 | Flood | DR-4708: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4523: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3443: Covid-19 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3243: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| February 23, 2005 | Snowstorm | EM-3204: Snow |
Jobs and pay in Mineral County
Mineral County had 1,166 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,205 a year. Unemployment was 6.8% in 2023; in Hawthorne itself the ACS puts it at 9%.
Public schools in Hawthorne
4 public schools with 520 students, about 43.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne Elementary | PK-6 | 302 | 37.8 |
| Mineral County High School | 9-12 | 138 | 46.0 |
| Hawthorne Junior High | 7-8 | 78 | 78.0 |
| Mineral County Adult Education | 15-15 | 2 | — |
Hawthorne questions
Is Hawthorne, Nevada a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hawthorne scores better for retirees than 78% of Nevada towns and quieter than 54%. 24.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.8).
How much does a house cost in Hawthorne?
The median owner-occupied home in Hawthorne is valued at $167,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,300, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $974 a month.
What is the weather like in Hawthorne?
July highs average 95.4°F and January lows 26.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 4.2 inches of precipitation a year and 1.2 inches of snow.
Does Hawthorne get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Hawthorne since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on June 5, 2015. The typical Nevada town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)