The Town FilesIndian Springs, Nevada
Community in Clark County · population 912 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $348,800
- Household income
- $87,083
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 100°
- Snow a year
- 28 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 43.4
Indian Springs is a community of 912 people in Clark County, Nevada. The median home is worth $348,800, close to the typical Nevada town ($361,550). It ranks better for young professionals than 96% of Nevada towns.
How Indian Springs 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 Indian Springs is worth $348,800, close to the typical Nevada town ($361,550). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $87,083, which is more affordable than 72% of Nevada towns. Median rent is $2,589 a month. 69.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Indian Springs | Typical Nevada town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $348,800 | $361,550 |
| Median rent | $2,589 | $1,386 |
| Median household income | $87,083 | $78,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 4.9× |
| Homeownership | 69.3% | 72.5% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1989 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Indian Springs
| People | Indian Springs | Typical Nevada town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.4 | 44.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.0% | 21.7% |
| Under 18 | 35.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.5% | 19.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.7% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.0% | — |
| Work from home | 4.8% | 9.0% |
| Average commute | 42.2 min | 24.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.8% | 92.1% |
Weather in Indian Springs
July highs average 99.5°F and January lows 32.7°F. About 5.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 28.4 inches of snow (typical Nevada town: 16.7 in). Expect about 112 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 47 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Indian Springs since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Nevada town. The strongest, an F0, struck on May 28, 1986 about 9.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 28, 1986.
Severe weather in Clark County since 1996
Clark County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4523: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3443: Covid-19 |
| July 5, 2013 | Fire | FM-5034: Carpenter 1 Fire |
| July 1, 2010 | Fire | FM-2847: Cathedral Fire |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3243: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Clark County
Clark County had 1,124,772 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,985 a year. Unemployment was 5.4% in 2023; in Indian Springs itself the ACS puts it at 1.2%.
Public schools in Indian Springs
6 public schools with 362 students, about 7.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Springs ES | PK-5 | 157 | 19.6 |
| Indian Springs HS | 9-12 | 123 | 17.6 |
| Indian Springs MS | 6-8 | 82 | 7.5 |
| High Desert State Prison YOP | 9-12 | — | — |
| High Desert State Prison Adult HS | 15-15 | — | — |
| So Desert Correctional Center Adult | 15-15 | — | — |
Towns near Indian Springs
- Pahrump, NV28.5 mi · 44,738 people · home $310,300
Indian Springs questions
Is Indian Springs, Nevada a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Indian Springs scores better for retirees than 1% of Nevada towns and quieter than 57%. 19.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.4).
How much does a house cost in Indian Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in Indian Springs is valued at $348,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $87,083, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $2,589 a month.
What is the weather like in Indian Springs?
July highs average 99.5°F and January lows 32.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 5.3 inches of precipitation a year and 28.4 inches of snow.
Does Indian Springs get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Indian Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on May 28, 1986. 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)