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Orovada, Nevada

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Population in 2010: 155.
Males: 80  (51.6%)
Females: 75  (48.4%)
Median resident age:

87.3 years
Nevada median age:

39.0 years

Zip code: 89425

Estimated median household income in 2022: $76,299
Orovada:

$76,299
NV:

$72,333

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,205

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $281,660
Orovada:

$281,660
NV:

$434,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $752,106; detached houses: $746,478
March 2022 cost of living index in Orovada: 89.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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  • Races in Orovada, NV (2022)
    • 6571.4%White alone
    • 2325.3%Hispanic
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Ancestries: English (78.8%), Basque (21.2%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 4337 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Nampa, ID (152.0 miles , pop. 51,867).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Sacramento, CA (285.4 miles , pop. 407,018).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (518.6 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Paradise Valley, NV (3.7 miles),
McDermitt, NV (5.3 miles ),
Fort McDermitt, NV (5.3 miles ),
Winnemucca, NV (6.5 miles ),
Golconda, NV (6.5 miles ),
Denio, NV (7.2 miles),
Summit Lake, NV (7.3 miles ),
Valmy, NV (8.0 miles)

Latitude: 41.57 N, Longitude: 117.78 W

Area code: 775

Distribution of median household income in Orovada, NV in 2022
Distribution of house value in Orovada, NV in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.7%
Nevada:

5.0%

Earthquake activity:

Orovada-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nevada state average. It is 3621% greater than the overall U.S. average.

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Humboldt County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 1
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 2, Snows: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Mudslide: 1, Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Orovada:

  • Northwest Nazarene University (about 152 miles; Nampa, ID; Full-time enrollment: 2,290)
  • College of Western Idaho (about 156 miles; Nampa, ID; FT enrollment: 6,300)
  • Boise State University (about 163 miles; Boise, ID; FT enrollment: 16,774)
  • Truckee Meadows Community College (about 174 miles; Reno, NV; FT enrollment: 6,919)
  • Treasure Valley Community College (about 175 miles; Ontario, OR; FT enrollment: 2,055)
  • University of Nevada-Reno (about 177 miles; Reno, NV; FT enrollment: 15,092)
  • College of Southern Idaho (about 184 miles; Twin Falls, ID; FT enrollment: 5,051)

Public elementary/middle schools in Orovada:

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Notable locations in Orovada: Golden Acres Ranch (A), Rock Creek Ranch (B), Orovada Fire Protection District (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Wood Canyon Creek (A), Rock Creek (B), McConnell Creek (C), Antelope Creek (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Rocky View Inn (Highway 95) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Humboldt County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

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

OROVADA WATER DISTRICT (Population served: 200, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In FEB-2014, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-13-2014), St Compliance achieved (MAR-17-2014), St Public Notif received (MAR-27-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In FEB-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-02-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-02-2010), St Public Notif received (MAR-08-2010), St Compliance achieved (MAR-15-2010), St Public Notif received (MAR-22-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-01-2007), St Public Notif requested (NOV-01-2007)
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In JAN-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-11-2006), St Public Notif requested (FEB-11-2006), St Boil Water Order (FEB-11-2006)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between APR-2011 and JUN-2011, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (2 times from JAN-03-2012 to JAN-03-2012), St Public Notif requested (2 times from JAN-03-2012 to JAN-03-2012), St Compliance achieved (APR-25-2012)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2007 and DEC-2007, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-26-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-26-2008), St Compliance achieved (NOV-01-2010)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2005 and DEC-2005, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-15-2006), St Public Notif requested (APR-15-2006), St Compliance achieved (MAR-30-2007)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2005 and DEC-2005, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-15-2006), St Public Notif requested (APR-15-2006), St Compliance achieved (MAR-30-2007)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
ROYAL PEACOCK RV PARK (Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • 4 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This place:

2.4 people
Nevada:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

67.7%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.7%
Whole state:

8.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Orovada:

Marital status in Orovada, NV
  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 37.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 63.0%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Orovada:

  • High school or higher: 37.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.9
Nevada average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Orovada, NV (based on Humboldt County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic4,0963
Other2,0484
Evangelical Protestant1,37914
Mainline Protestant1891
None8,816-
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: 5
Here:

2.86 / 10,000 pop.
Nevada:

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

0.57 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.00 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
This county:

7.44 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 16
This county:

9.15 / 10,000 pop.
Nevada:

6.14 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.3%
Nevada:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Humboldt County:

31.6%
Nevada:

24.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

18.8%
Nevada:

13.2%

Strongest AM radio stations in Orovada:

  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKOH (780 AM; 50 kW; RENO, NV; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KWEI (1260 AM; 50 kW; WEISER, ID; Owner: TREASURE VALLEY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KBSU (730 AM; 15 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: IDAHO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KCBC (770 AM; 50 kW; RIVERBANK, CA; Owner: KIERTRON, INC.)
  • KMJ (580 AM; 50 kW; FRESNO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KPOJ (620 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KHTK (1140 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KCBS (740 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KIQN (1010 AM; 50 kW; TOOELE, UT)
  • KNBR (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KNBR LICO, INC.)
  • KXL (750 AM; 50 kW; PORTLAND, OR; Owner: ROSE CITY RADIO CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Orovada:

  • KWNA-FM (92.7 FM; WINNEMUCCA, NV; Owner: SHEEN BROADCASTING CO.)
  • K219BT (91.7 FM; OROVADA, NV; Owner: OROVADA COMMUNITY CHURCH)

TV broadcast stations around Orovada:

  • K05JU (Channel 5; ELKO, NV; Owner: ELKO TELEVISION DISTRICT)

Orovada fatal accident list:

Oct 4, 2016 06:54 PM, Us-95, Lat: 41.546844, Lon: -117.786892, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 1Number of bridges
  • 7ft / 2.1mTotal length
  • 250Total average daily traffic
  • 32Total average daily truck traffic
  • 390Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

21 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Orovada)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

4
  • 15 Mi Nw (Lat: 41.551833 Lon: -118.052639), Call Sign: KBK910,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.410 MHz, Grant Date: 07/02/2021, Expiration Date: 08/01/2031, Registrant: Harney Electric Cooperative Inc, 277 Lottery Lane, Hines, OR 97738, Phone: (541) 573-2061, Fax: (541) 573-3930, Email:

  • Harney Electric Office Us Hwy 95 (Lat: 41.558222 Lon: -117.789861), Call Sign: KCV83,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.190 MHz, Grant Date: 10/01/2021, Expiration Date: 10/02/2031, Registrant: Radio Licensing Services, Milwaukie, OR 97269, Phone: (503) 794-3787, Fax: (503) 794-3759, Email:

  • Lat: 41.627972 Lon: -117.828889, Call Sign: WQXV720,
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.325 MHz, 462.112 MHz, 463.362 MHz, 463.687 MHz, 464.375 MHz, Grant Date: 06/22/2016, Expiration Date: 06/22/2026, Certifier: James J Davidson, Registrant: Mccrometer Inc. (Formerly Adcon International), 3255 West Stetson Ave, Hemet, CA 92545, Phone: (951) 652-6811, Email:

  • Lat: 41.627972 Lon: -117.828889, Call Sign: WRFR673,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.112 MHz, 463.325 MHz, 463.362 MHz, 463.687 MHz, 464.375 MHz, Grant Date: 04/18/2020, Expiration Date: 04/18/2030, Certifier: William Frederick, Registrant: Durham Pump Inc., Durham, CA 95938, Phone: (530) 891-4821, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

7
  • DOUBLE H, Double H Mountain (Lat: 41.474333 Lon: -118.057639), Overall height: 11.9 m, Call Sign: WMI268,
    Assigned Frequencies: 21425.0 MHz, 2178.40 MHz, 18945.0 MHz, 2162.00 MHz, 18985.0 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, Grant Date: 01/17/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 08/11/2006, Phone: (202) 828-9473

  • FLAT CREEK, 16 Miles North Of (Lat: 41.728778 Lon: -117.719306), Overall height: 8.8 m, Call Sign: WMI269, Licensee ID: L00003514,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2112.00 MHz, 2162.00 MHz, Grant Date: 01/17/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 08/11/2006, Registrant: Oregon Idaho Utilities Inc, Caldwell, ID 83606

  • KINGS RVR, 25 Miles Wnw Of (Lat: 41.720444 Lon: -118.208472), Overall height: 7.6 m, Call Sign: WMI738, Licensee ID: L00003514,
    Assigned Frequencies: 18645.0 MHz, Grant Date: 01/17/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 08/11/2006, Registrant: Oregon Idaho Utilities Inc, Caldwell, ID 83606

  • EAGLE CREEK, Sw 1/4 Se 1/4 Section 6, Township 43 N, Range 38 E (Lat: 41.632111 Lon: -117.741806), Type: Pole, Structure height: 18.3 m, Overall height: 23.2 m, Call Sign: WQNV606,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6226.89 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6286.19 MHz, Grant Date: 05/11/2021, Expiration Date: 06/09/2031, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • EAGLE CREEK, County Of Humboldt (Lat: 41.632167 Lon: -117.741972), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 6 m, Overall height: 9.1 m, Call Sign: WQYI798,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6725.00 MHz, 6725.00 MHz, 6725.00 MHz, 6725.00 MHz, 6725.00 MHz, 6725.00 MHz, 6725.00 MHz, 6725.00 MHz, 6256.54 MHz, 6256.54 MHz... (+62 more), Grant Date: 10/12/2016, Expiration Date: 10/12/2026, Certifier: Louis Tomasetti, Registrant: Rini Oneil, Pc, 1800 M Street, Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 783-4141, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

  • OROVADA DAIL, Orovada Dial Office (Lat: 41.568778 Lon: -117.786778), Overall height: 10.7 m, Call Sign: WHO767,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2124.80 MHz, 18585.0 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, Grant Date: 01/17/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 08/11/2006, Phone: (202) 828-9473

  • SOD HOUSE, 17.5 Miles Sw Of (Lat: 41.411000 Lon: -118.035417), Overall height: 24.4 m, Call Sign: WLA955, Licensee ID: L00003514,
    Assigned Frequencies: 18925.0 MHz, Grant Date: 08/29/2000, Expiration Date: 08/01/2010, Cancellation Date: 08/11/2006, Registrant: Oregon Idaho Utilities Inc, Caldwell, ID 83606


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: KE5OHY, Previous Call Sign: KB1ISC, Licensee ID: L00564885, Grant Date: 07/24/2012, Expiration Date: 08/30/2022, Certifier: Robert W Burns, Registrant: Robert W Burns, P O Box 83, Orovada, NV 89425

  • Call Sign: KF7CGJ, Licensee ID: L01488061, Grant Date: 05/01/2009, Expiration Date: 05/01/2019, Cancellation Date: 05/04/2021, Certifier: Lucinda J Sherburn, Registrant: Lucinda J Sherburn, Orovada, NV 89425

  • Call Sign: KF7CGK, Licensee ID: L01488062, Grant Date: 05/01/2009, Expiration Date: 05/01/2019, Cancellation Date: 05/04/2021, Certifier: Hannah R Brinkerhoff, Registrant: Hannah R Brinkerhoff, 91 Brinkerhoff Ln, Orovada, NV 89425

  • Call Sign: KF7CGM, Licensee ID: L01488064, Grant Date: 05/01/2009, Expiration Date: 05/01/2019, Cancellation Date: 05/04/2021, Certifier: Luke R Brinkerhoff, Registrant: Luke R Brinkerhoff, 91 Brinkerhoff Ln, Orovada, NV 89425

  • Call Sign: KF7VKM, Licensee ID: L01706110, Grant Date: 04/27/2012, Expiration Date: 04/27/2022, Certifier: W K Palulis, Registrant: W K Palulis, 115 Codr Road, Orovada, NV 89425



FAA Registered Aircraft:

10 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Orovada)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Orovada, NV
  • 59.4%Electricity
  • 40.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Orovada, NV
  • 100.0%Electricity


Orovada compared to Nevada state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 4 pilots and 3 other airmen in this city.
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