Carson City
Carson City: Geography and Climate
Carson City: History
Carson City: Population Profile
Carson City: Municipal Government
Carson City: Economy
Carson City: Education and Research
Carson City: Health Care
Carson City: Recreation
Carson City: Convention Facilities
Carson City: Transportation
Carson City: Communications
The City in Brief
Founded: 1858 (incorporated, 1875)
Head Official: Mayor Marv Teixeira (R) (since 2005)
City Population
1980: 32,022
1990: 40,443
2000: 52,457
2003 estimate: 55,311
Percent change, 1990–2000: 29.7%
U.S. rank in 2000: 680th (State rank: 9th)
Area: 155.66 square miles (2000)
Elevation: 4,600 feet above sea level
Average Annual Temperatures: January, 33.6° F; July, 69.9° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 11.8 inches of rain, 22 inches of snow
Major Economic Sectors: Government, services, trade, manufacturing
Unemployment Rate: 5.8% (January 2005)
Per Capita Income: $20,943 (1999)
2002 FBI Crime Index Total: Not reported
Major Colleges and Universities: Western Nevada Community College
Daily Newspaper: The Nevada Appeal –Carson City Edition
