Battle Mountain, Nevada

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Population in 2010: 3,635.
Population change since 2000: +26.6%
Males: 2,024  (55.7%)
Females: 1,611  (44.3%)
Median resident age:

41.6 years
Nevada median age:

39.0 years

Zip codes: 89820.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $100,921 (it was $42,981 in 2000)
Battle Mountain:

$100,921
NV:

$72,333

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $42,752 (it was $16,975 in 2000)

Battle Mountain CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $224,793 (it was $56,200 in 2000)
Battle Mountain:

$224,793
NV:

$434,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $131,731; detached houses: $149,967; townhouses or other attached units: $235,889; mobile homes: $96,663

Median gross rent in 2022: $916.

March 2022 cost of living index in Battle Mountain: 83.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.2%
(7.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 79.7% for Black residents, 20.2% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 28.3% for American Indian residents)

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  • Races in Battle Mountain, NV (2022)
    • 2,58760.4%White alone
    • 1,16227.1%Hispanic
    • 3588.4%Two or more races
    • 862.0%American Indian alone
    • 250.6%Asian alone
    • 10.02%Black alone

Races in Battle Mountain detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Nevada and other state lists, there were 22 registered sex offenders living in Battle Mountain, Nevada as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Battle Mountain is 152 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (9.2%), American (7.3%), Irish (4.5%), Italian (3.9%), European (2.6%), Greek (2.4%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 4512 feet

Land area: 1.81 square miles.

Population density: 2,011 people per square mile   (low).

Battle Mountain, Nevada map

336 residents are foreign born (6.9% Latin America).

This place:

7.8%
Nevada:

19.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,296 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,335 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sparks, NV (166.0 miles , pop. 66,346).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Sacramento, CA (281.2 miles , pop. 407,018).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (460.1 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Valmy, NV (3.8 miles),
Crescent Valley, NV (4.9 miles ),
Beowawe, NV (5.5 miles ),
Golconda, NV (6.2 miles ),
Carlin, NV (6.6 miles ),
Winnemucca, NV (6.9 miles ),
Elko, NV (7.9 miles ),
Imlay, NV (8.1 miles )

Latitude: 40.64 N, Longitude: 116.94 W

Area code: 775

Distribution of median household income in Battle Mountain, NV in 2022
Distribution of house value in Battle Mountain, NV in 2022
Battle Mountain satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.7%
Nevada:

5.0%
Most common industries in Battle Mountain, NV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (20.2%)
  • Educational services (10.5%)
  • Public administration (9.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.7%)
  • Health care (7.5%)
  • Construction (7.0%)
  • Truck transportation (3.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (27.5%)
  • Construction (11.6%)
  • Public administration (10.1%)
  • Educational services (9.1%)
  • Truck transportation (5.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.7%)
  • Utilities (3.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (16.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (15.8%)
  • Educational services (12.7%)
  • Public administration (9.2%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (8.9%)
  • Social assistance (6.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.6%)
Most common occupations in Battle Mountain, NV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.9%)
  • Extraction workers (4.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.5%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Extraction workers (6.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (6.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.6%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.2%)
  • Child care workers (5.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.8%)

Average climate in Battle Mountain, Nevada

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Battle Mountain, Nevada environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI PM10
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2002 was 83.5. This is about average.

City:

83.5
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2002 was 23.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 0.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

23.0
U.S.:

19.2

Earthquake activity:

Battle Mountain-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nevada state average. It is 3935% greater than the overall U.S. average.

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Lander County (5) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Snows: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Battle Mountain topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Battle Mountain:

  • BATTLE MOUNTAIN GENERAL HOSPITAL (535 S. HUMBOLT STREET)

Airports located in Battle Mountain:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Battle Mountain:

  • Truckee Meadows Community College (about 169 miles; Reno, NV; Full-time enrollment: 6,919)
  • University of Nevada-Reno (about 171 miles; Reno, NV; FT enrollment: 15,092)
  • Western Nevada College (about 182 miles; Carson City, NV; FT enrollment: 2,338)
  • College of Southern Idaho (about 186 miles; Twin Falls, ID; FT enrollment: 5,051)
  • Northwest Nazarene University (about 204 miles; Nampa, ID; FT enrollment: 2,290)
  • College of Western Idaho (about 207 miles; Nampa, ID; FT enrollment: 6,300)
  • Boise State University (about 209 miles; Boise, ID; FT enrollment: 16,774)

Public high school in Battle Mountain:

Public elementary/middle schools in Battle Mountain:

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Notable locations in Battle Mountain: Lander County Yard (A), Lander County Offices (B), Battle Mountain Volunteer Fire Department (C), Battle Mountain Ambulance Service (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotels: Nevada Hotel (36 East Front Street), Comfort Inn Battle Mountain (521 East Front Street), Uptown Motel (80 West Front Street), Super 8 Motel (825 Super 8 Drive), Owl Motel (72 East Front Street), Bel-Court Oil Service (292 East Front Street), Battle Mountain Inn & Suites (650 West Front Street), Big Chief Motel (434 West Front Street).

Court: Bel Court Motel (195 South Galena Street).

Birthplace of: Joyce Collins - Jazz pianist.

Lander County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Battle Mountain and their reported violations in the past:

LANDER CO SEWER AND WATER DIST 1 BM (Population served: 3,635, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2010 and JUN-2010, Contaminant: Combined Uranium. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (AUG-11-2010), St Compliance achieved (SEP-28-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-29-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-29-2008), St Compliance achieved (NOV-05-2008), St Public Notif received (NOV-07-2008)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-09-2006), St Public Notif requested (JUN-09-2006)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-23-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-23-2005), St Public Notif received (JUN-28-2005)
Average household size:
This place:

2.6 people
Nevada:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

69.7%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.2%
Whole state:

8.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
16 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
17 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Battle Mountain (2011 data):

  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Battle Mountain Branch at 1000 Broyles Ranch Road, branch established on 1889/01/01. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company

For population 15 years and over in Battle Mountain:

Marital status in Battle Mountain, NV
  • Never married: 25.3%
  • Now married: 47.1%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 5.6%
  • Divorced: 20.8%

For population 25 years and over in Battle Mountain:

  • High school or higher: 90.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.6%
  • Unemployed: 10.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.8
Nevada average:

12.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Battle Mountain
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Battle Mountain, NV (based on Lander County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,10814
Other9083
Catholic8831
Mainline Protestant362
None2,840-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Lander County:

3.94 / 10,000 pop.
Nevada:

1.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Lander County:

1.97 / 10,000 pop.
Nevada:

1.00 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 3
Lander County:

5.91 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Here:

13.78 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.14 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.9%
Nevada:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Lander County:

30.1%
Nevada:

24.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

15.7%
State:

13.2%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

46.8%
Nevada:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

44.1%
Nevada:

45.9%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.6
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

26.9%
Nevada:

21.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

9.8%
Nevada:

10.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.7
Nevada:

6.8

Overweight people:
Battle Mountain:

32.5%
Nevada:

33.1%

General health condition:
This city:

54.1%
State:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

78.7%
Nevada:

79.4%

More about Health and Nutrition of Battle Mountain, NV Residents
Businesses in Battle Mountain, NV
NameCountNameCount
H&R Block1U-Haul1
McDonald's1UPS1
Super 81

Strongest AM radio stations in Battle Mountain:

  • KKOH (780 AM; 50 kW; RENO, NV; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KMJ (580 AM; 50 kW; FRESNO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KCBC (770 AM; 50 kW; RIVERBANK, CA; Owner: KIERTRON, INC.)
  • KIQN (1010 AM; 50 kW; TOOELE, UT)
  • KSL (1160 AM; 50 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KWEI (1260 AM; 50 kW; WEISER, ID; Owner: TREASURE VALLEY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KDWN (720 AM; 50 kW; LAS VEGAS, NV; Owner: RADIO NEVADA CORP.)
  • KXNT (840 AM; 50 kW; NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KHTK (1140 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KNBR (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KNBR LICO, INC.)
  • KCBS (740 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Battle Mountain:

  • K263AB (100.5 FM; BATTLE MOUNTAIN, NV; Owner: LANDER COUNTY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DIST. #1)
  • K293AA (106.5 FM; BATTLE MOUNTAIN, NV; Owner: LANDER COUNTY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DIST. #1)
  • K285EK (104.9 FM; BATTLE MOUNTAIN, NV; Owner: LANDER CNTY GENERAL IMPRVMNT DIS. #1)
  • K257AX (99.3 FM; BATTLE MOUNTAIN, NV; Owner: LANDER CNTY GEN. IMPRVMNT DIST. #1)
  • K291AA (106.1 FM; BATTLE MOUNTAIN, NV; Owner: LANDER COUNTY GENERAL IMPROVEMENT DIST. #1)
  • KWNA-FM (92.7 FM; WINNEMUCCA, NV; Owner: SHEEN BROADCASTING CO.)
  • K201DE (88.1 FM; ELKO, NV; Owner: WESTERN INSPIRATIONAL BROADCASTERS)
  • K203DP (88.5 FM; ARGENTA, NV; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • K220HU (91.9 FM; BATTLE MOUNTAIN, NV; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Battle Mountain:

  • K05JU (Channel 5; ELKO, NV; Owner: ELKO TELEVISION DISTRICT)
  • K32CA (Channel 32; BATTLE MOUNTAIN, NV; Owner: LANDER CNTY GENERAL IMPROVE. DIST #1)
  • K11IY (Channel 11; BATTLE MOUNTAIN, NV; Owner: ARGENTA T.V. MAINTENANCE DIST.)
  • K13JD (Channel 13; BATTLE MOUNTAIN, NV; Owner: ARGENTA T.V. MAINTENANCE DIST.)
Battle Mountain fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Battle Mountain fatal accident list:

Jan 26, 2014 05:52 PM, Sr-304 Front St, Lat: 40.638711, Lon: -116.930858, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 21Number of bridges
  • 184ft / 56.3mTotal length
  • $1,018,000Total costs
  • 72,024Total average daily traffic
  • 16,349Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Battle Mountain, NV - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11950-1959
  • 71960-1969
  • 91970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 12000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Battle Mountain, NV

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Battle Mountain)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

30 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Battle Mountain, NV)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

22 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

84 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Paging Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

44 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Battle Mountain)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

5
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18-125 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-290 SERIES (140 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 100SX, N100SX, N-100SX, Serial Number: 18-709, Year manufactured: 1951, Airworthiness Date: 06/20/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 08/19/1991
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Samuel E King, 1150 Allen Rd, Battle Mountain, NV 89820, Other Owners: Jeanne King
  • Aircraft: AVIAT AIRCRAFT INC A-1A (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 153C, N153C, N-153C, Serial Number: 1415, Year manufactured: 1998, Airworthiness Date: 06/05/1998, Certificate Issue Date: 04/14/2009
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Richard K Harless, 575 E 5th St, Battle Mountain, NV 89820, Other Owners: Carla E Harless
  • Aircraft: NANCHANG CHINA CJ-6 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 23298, N23298, N-23298, Serial Number: 3932023, Year manufactured: 1982, Airworthiness Date: 03/24/2009, Certificate Issue Date: 06/01/2020
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Tyler J Peterson, 505 26th St, Battle Mountain, NV 89820, Other Owners: Nevada B Peterson, Douglas P Mills, Linda M Mills
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182E (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3334Y, N3334Y, N-3334Y, Serial Number: 18254334, Year manufactured: 1962, Airworthiness Date: 08/17/1962, Certificate Issue Date: 11/15/1991
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Richard K Harless, 575 E 5th 427, Battle Mountain, NV 89820, Other Owners: Carla E Harless
  • Aircraft: MARTIN DELBERT J QD CTY CHALLANGER II (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 202DD, N202DD, N-202DD, Serial Number: CH20391CW0668, Year manufactured: 1991, Airworthiness Date: 12/20/1991
    Registrant (Individual): Pending Registration, 3000 Horseshoe Rd, Battle Mountain, NV 89820
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 09/08/2016

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Battle Mountain, Nevada:

  • Comfort Inn, 521 E Front St, Battle Mountain, Nevada 89820 , Phone: (775) 635-5880, Fax: (775) 635-5788
  • Americas Best Value Inn, 521 E Frnt, Battle Mountain, Nevada 89820 , Phone: (775) 635-5880, Fax: (775) 635-5788
  • Super 8, 825 Super 8 Dr, Battle mountain, Nevada 89820 , Phone: (775) 635-8808, Fax: (775) 635-5929
All 3 fire-safe hotels and motels in Battle Mountain, Nevada
Most common first names in Battle Mountain, NV among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1673.4 years
Mary1575.1 years
Robert1464.7 years
George1073.5 years
James881.2 years
Charles876.4 years
Barbara762.0 years
Dorothy775.9 years
Fred678.5 years
Ralph677.8 years
Most common last names in Battle Mountain, NV among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Estes878.0 years
Taylor873.4 years
Smith772.0 years
Wilson679.7 years
Lemaire685.5 years
King676.1 years
Roberts680.3 years
Adams572.4 years
Edgar568.8 years
Miller572.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Battle Mountain, NV
  • 87.3%Utility gas
  • 8.9%Electricity
  • 2.4%Wood
  • 1.3%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Battle Mountain, NV
  • 80.2%Utility gas
  • 19.8%Electricity


Battle Mountain compared to Nevada state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 6 pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 2 patent applications in 2008-2024.