The Town FilesWinnemucca, Nevada
City in Humboldt County · population 8,431 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $309,100
- Household income
- $81,824
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 22 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 32.7
Winnemucca is a city of 8,431 people in Humboldt County, Nevada. The median home is worth $309,100, below the typical Nevada town ($361,550). It ranks better transit than 89% of Nevada towns, better for first-time buyers than 85% of Nevada towns.
How Winnemucca 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 Winnemucca is worth $309,100, below the typical Nevada town ($361,550). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $81,824, which is more affordable than 76% of Nevada towns. Median rent is $965 a month. 60.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Winnemucca | Typical Nevada town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $309,100 | $361,550 |
| Median rent | $965 | $1,386 |
| Median household income | $81,824 | $78,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 4.9× |
| Homeownership | 60.5% | 72.5% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1989 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.4% | — |
Who lives in Winnemucca
| People | Winnemucca | Typical Nevada town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.7 | 44.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.3% | 21.7% |
| Under 18 | 30.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.9% | 19.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.0% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.8% | — |
| Work from home | 6.4% | 9.0% |
| Average commute | 23.2 min | 24.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.0% | 92.1% |
Weather in Winnemucca
July highs average 92.2°F and January lows 19.4°F. About 8.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 21.6 inches of snow (typical Nevada town: 16.7 in). Expect about 60 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 174 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Winnemucca since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Nevada town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on April 24, 2011 about 8.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 24, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on July 4, 2013.
Severe weather in Humboldt County since 1996
Humboldt County has been included in 8 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4523: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3443: Covid-19 |
| March 27, 2017 | Severe Storm | DR-4307: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3243: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| February 23, 2005 | Snowstorm | EM-3204: Snow |
Jobs and pay in Humboldt County
Humboldt County had 7,812 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $72,366 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Winnemucca itself the ACS puts it at 5.7%.
Public schools in Winnemucca
8 public schools with 3,164 students, about 19.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert M. Lowry High School | 9-12 | 989 | 22.5 |
| Winnemucca Junior High School | 7-8 | 489 | 18.1 |
| Grass Valley Elementary | PK-4 | 472 | 17.5 |
| Sonoma Heights Elementary | PK-6 | 469 | 16.8 |
| French Ford Middle School | 5-6 | 464 | 22.1 |
| Winnemucca Grammar School | PK-4 | 274 | 15.2 |
| Humboldt Adult Education Program | 15-15 | 7 | — |
| Leighton Hall | 5-12 | — | — |
Towns near Winnemucca
- Grass Valley, NV11.7 mi · 991 people · home —
Winnemucca questions
Is Winnemucca, Nevada a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Winnemucca scores better for retirees than 23% of Nevada towns and quieter than 22%. 14.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.7).
How much does a house cost in Winnemucca?
The median owner-occupied home in Winnemucca is valued at $309,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $81,824, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $965 a month.
What is the weather like in Winnemucca?
July highs average 92.2°F and January lows 19.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 8.5 inches of precipitation a year and 21.6 inches of snow.
Does Winnemucca get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Winnemucca since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on April 24, 2011. 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)