Owyhee, Nevada

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Population in 2010: 953.
Population change since 2000: -6.3%
Males: 386  (40.6%)
Females: 567  (59.4%)
Median resident age:

37.8 years
Nevada median age:

39.0 years

Zip codes: 89831, 89832.

Owyhee Zip Code Map
Estimated median household income in 2022: $56,537 (it was $23,214 in 2000)
Owyhee:

$56,537
NV:

$72,333

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $22,605 (it was $9,869 in 2000)

Owyhee CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $66,868 (it was $40,800 in 2000)
Owyhee:

$66,868
NV:

$434,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $171,315; detached houses: $164,582; mobile homes: $230,855

Median gross rent in 2022: $542.

March 2022 cost of living index in Owyhee: 86.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 28.3%
(15.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 75.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 32.0% for American Indian residents)

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  • Races in Owyhee, NV (2022)
    • 59557.5%American Indian alone
    • 13613.1%Hispanic
    • 908.7%Other race alone
    • 353.4%White alone
    • 262.5%Two or more races
    • 30.3%Asian alone
    • 10.10%Black alone

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



According to our research of Nevada and other state lists, there were 10 registered sex offenders living in Owyhee, Nevada as of May 13, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Owyhee is 125 to 1.


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Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 5397 feet

Land area: 224.3 square miles.

Population density: 4.2 people per square mile   (very low).

Owyhee, Nevada map

15 residents are foreign born

This place:

1.4%
Nevada:

19.1%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Owyhee CDP:

0.8% ($340)
Nevada:

0.9% ($1,187)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Nampa, ID (114.6 miles , pop. 51,867).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Sacramento, CA (366.4 miles , pop. 407,018).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (557.3 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Western Shoshone, ID (2.7 miles ),
Mountain City, NV (4.7 miles ),
Jarbidge, NV (6.1 miles),
Bruneau, ID (7.3 miles ),
West Salmon Falls, ID (8.4 miles ),
Grand View, ID (8.5 miles ),
Osino, NV (8.6 miles ),
Castleford, ID (8.7 miles )

Latitude: 41.95 N, Longitude: 116.14 W

Area code: 775

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

3.7%
Nevada:

5.0%
Most common industries in Owyhee, NV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (25.2%)
  • Educational services (22.3%)
  • Health care (14.2%)
  • Construction (10.6%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.2%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (3.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (24.8%)
  • Construction (19.7%)
  • Educational services (16.8%)
  • Health care (13.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.6%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (2.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (27.7%)
  • Public administration (25.5%)
  • Health care (14.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.8%)
  • Social assistance (5.8%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (4.4%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.6%)
Most common occupations in Owyhee, NV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (11.7%)
  • Carpenters (8.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (3.6%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Carpenters (16.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.6%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (15.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.3%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (6.6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.6%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.1%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.1%)

Average climate in Owyhee, Nevada

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Owyhee, Nevada environmental map by EPA

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Earthquake activity:

Owyhee-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nevada state average. It is 2890% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 122.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 188.7 miles away from the city center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 330.0 miles away from Owyhee center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 12/16/1954 at 11:07:12, a magnitude 7.0 (7.0 UK) earthquake occurred 213.8 miles away from Owyhee center
On 12/21/1932 at 06:10:09, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 259.1 miles away from Owyhee center
On 8/24/1954 at 05:51:30, a magnitude 6.8 (6.8 UK, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 203.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Elko County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 1
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Fires: 10, 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).
Owyhee topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Owyhee:

  • OWYHEE COMMUNITY HEALTH FACILITY (PO BOX 130)

Airports located in Owyhee:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Owyhee:

  • College of Southern Idaho (about 96 miles; Twin Falls, ID; Full-time enrollment: 5,051)
  • Northwest Nazarene University (about 114 miles; Nampa, ID; FT enrollment: 2,290)
  • Boise State University (about 115 miles; Boise, ID; FT enrollment: 16,774)
  • College of Western Idaho (about 117 miles; Nampa, ID; FT enrollment: 6,300)
  • Treasure Valley Community College (about 150 miles; Ontario, OR; FT enrollment: 2,055)
  • Idaho State University (about 200 miles; Pocatello, ID; FT enrollment: 10,350)
  • Weber State University (about 224 miles; Ogden, UT; FT enrollment: 17,655)

Public high school in Owyhee:

  • OWYHEE HIGH SCHOOL (ALL NV & IDAHO ONLY) (Location: 100 ACADEMIC WAY, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Owyhee:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Sho - Pai Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: New Cemetery (1), Premo Cemetery (2), George Washington Cemetery (3), Chinatown Cemetery (4), Smith Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Ross Lake (A), Manning Reservoir (B), Poker Flat Reservoir (C), Bahm Basa Pond (D), Thacker Reservoir (E), Thomas Reservoir (F), Reservation Fence Reservoir (G), Rattlesnake Reservoir (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Fawn Creek (A), Granite Creek (B), Jones Creek (C), Skull Creek (D), Summit Creek (E), Cow Creek (F), Reed Creek (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotel: Feather Lodge (Main State Highway 225) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Elko County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.6 people
Nevada:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

67.9%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

14.1%
Whole state:

8.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
14 people in federal detention centers in 2010
161 people in short-term care, detention or diagnostic centers for delinquent children in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Owyhee:

Marital status in Owyhee, NV
  • Never married: 40.0%
  • Now married: 28.2%
  • Separated: 2.2%
  • Widowed: 4.9%
  • Divorced: 24.7%

For population 25 years and over in Owyhee:

  • High school or higher: 76.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.2%
  • Unemployed: 20.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 12.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

24.8
Nevada average:

12.5

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

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Owyhee, NV (based on Elko County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Other7,97419
Catholic6,7684
Evangelical Protestant3,37426
Mainline Protestant1,20710
None29,495-
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: 10
This county:

2.13 / 10,000 pop.
Nevada:

1.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Here:

1.28 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.00 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 15
This county:

3.20 / 10,000 pop.
Nevada:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 25
Elko County:

5.34 / 10,000 pop.
Nevada:

6.14 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Elko County:

6.9%
Nevada:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

29.6%
Nevada:

24.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Elko County:

8.4%
Nevada:

13.2%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

48.7%
Nevada:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Owyhee:

44.1%
Nevada:

45.9%

Average BMI:
Here:

29.5
Nevada:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Owyhee:

23.7%
State:

21.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Owyhee:

10.4%
State:

10.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Owyhee:

6.7
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

36.6%
State:

33.1%

General health condition:
Here:

53.4%
Nevada:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
Owyhee:

80.1%
Nevada:

79.4%

More about Health and Nutrition of Owyhee, NV Residents

Strongest AM radio stations in Owyhee:

  • KBOI (670 AM; 50 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBSU (730 AM; 15 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: IDAHO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • KWEI (1260 AM; 50 kW; WEISER, ID; Owner: TREASURE VALLEY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKOH (780 AM; 50 kW; RENO, NV; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KIQN (1010 AM; 50 kW; TOOELE, UT)
  • KSL (1160 AM; 50 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KGEM (1140 AM; 10 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KIDO (580 AM; 5 kW; NAMPA, ID; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFXD (630 AM; 5 kW; BOISE, ID; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KBGN (1060 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CALDWELL, ID; Owner: NELSON M. AND KAREN E. WILSON)
  • KMJ (580 AM; 50 kW; FRESNO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KTFI (1270 AM; 5 kW; TWIN FALLS, ID; Owner: AGM-IDAHO BROADCASTING, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Owyhee:

  • KBSJ (91.3 FM; JACKPOT, NV; Owner: IDAHO STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION)

TV broadcast stations around Owyhee:

  • K05JU (Channel 5; ELKO, NV; Owner: ELKO TELEVISION DISTRICT)
  • K11LI (Channel 11; OWYHEE, NV; Owner: OWYHEE TV ASSOCIATION)
  • K13LQ (Channel 13; OWYHEE, NV; Owner: OWYHEE TV ASSOCIATION)
  • K11PE (Channel 11; MOUNTAIN CITY, NV; Owner: MOUNTAIN CITY T.V. ASSOCIATION INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 62ft / 18.8mTotal length
  • $1,427,000Total costs
  • 1,346Total average daily traffic
  • 152Total average daily truck traffic
  • 1,762Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • 1596 Fire Dancer Rd (Lat: 41.945639 Lon: -116.094417), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 25.6 m, Call Sign: KNKN317
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 846.510 MHzGrant Date: 09/01/2020, Expiration Date: 10/01/2030, Certifier: Gregory M RomanoRegistrant: Verizon Wireless, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

3
  • MOHAMMAD SALEH, Owyhee Airport (Lat: 41.954694 Lon: -116.182861), Type: 10.0, Structure height: 32007 m, Overall height: 10 m, Registrant: All Weather Inc, Msaleh@allweatherinc.Com, , Sacra-mento, Phone: (916) 928-6748

  • MOHAMMAD SALEH, Owyhee Airport (Lat: 41.954694 Lon: -116.182861), Type: 10.0, Structure height: 32007 m, Overall height: 10 m, Registrant: All Weather Inc, Msaleh@allweatherinc.Com, , Sacra-mento, Phone: (916) 928-6748

  • MOHAMMAD SALEH, Owyhee Airport (Lat: 41.954694 Lon: -116.182861), Type: 10.0, Structure height: 32007 m, Overall height: 10 m, Registrant: All Weather Inc, Msaleh@allweatherinc.Com, , Sacra-mento, Phone: (916) 928-6748


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Bureau Of Indian Affairs (Lat: 41.777944 Lon: -116.049528), Call Sign: KKL464,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.040 MHz, 155.055 MHz, Grant Date: 09/09/2022, Expiration Date: 11/09/2032, Registrant: Elko County Manager\'s Office, 540 Court Street, Suite 101, Elko, NV 89801, Phone: (775) 738-5398, Fax: (775) 753-8535, Email:

  • Owyhee Airport (Lat: 41.952194 Lon: -116.180472), Type: Bant, Structure height: 6.7 m, Overall height: 6.9 m, Call Sign: WQYM902,
    Assigned Frequencies: 460.050 MHz, Grant Date: 11/14/2016, Expiration Date: 11/14/2026, Certifier: Steve Dean, Registrant: All Weather Inc, 1165 National Dr., Sacramento, CA 95834, Phone: (916) 928-6748, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • HEALTH CENTE, 1623 Hospital Loop (Lat: 41.949806 Lon: -116.097694), Type: Bant, Structure height: 14 m, Overall height: 16 m, Call Sign: WRNV267, Licensee ID: L02363063,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz... (+8 more), Grant Date: 08/26/2021, Expiration Date: 08/26/2031, Certifier: Mary Howard, Registrant: Shoshone-Paiute Tribes Of The Duck Valley Indian Reservation, 1400 College Way, Owyhee, NV 89823-0219, Phone: (775) 757-2007, Email:

  • SHEEPS CREEK TOWER, 2 Bia (Lat: 41.907917 Lon: -116.185056), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 5 m, Overall height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WRNV275, Licensee ID: L02363063,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10835.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz... (+62 more), Grant Date: 08/26/2021, Expiration Date: 08/26/2031, Certifier: Mary Howard, Registrant: Shoshone-Paiute Tribes Of The Duck Valley Indian Reservation, 1400 College Way, Owyhee, NV 89823-0219, Phone: (775) 757-2007, Email:

  • NORTH TOWER, Cleveland Trail (Lat: 41.980028 Lon: -116.105750), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 10 m, Call Sign: WRNV280, Licensee ID: L02363063,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10835.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 11155.0 MHz... (+26 more), Grant Date: 08/26/2021, Expiration Date: 08/26/2031, Certifier: Mary Howard, Registrant: Shoshone-Paiute Tribes Of The Duck Valley Indian Reservation, 1400 College Way, Owyhee, NV 89823-0219, Phone: (775) 757-2007, Email:

  • OWYHEE, Main St & First Ave (Lat: 41.945722 Lon: -116.098139), Overall height: 18.3 m, Call Sign: WGW439,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2123.60 MHz, Grant Date: 01/17/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Cancellation Date: 09/28/2007, Phone: (360) 905-6839


FCC Registered Paging Towers:

2
  • W. Tindall (Lat: 42.353778 Lon: -115.217556), Call Sign: WDZ726,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.040 MHz, 157.980 MHz, 157.920 MHz, 157.860 MHz, 157.770 MHz, Grant Date: 02/26/1999, Expiration Date: 11/01/2008, Cancellation Date: 09/25/2008, Registrant: Centurytel, Vancouver, WA 98668, Phone: (360) 905-6839, Fax: (360) 905-5953, Email:

  • Roland Ranch (Lat: 42.210722 Lon: -115.758417), Call Sign: WDZ731,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.040 MHz, 157.980 MHz, 157.920 MHz, 157.860 MHz, 157.770 MHz, Grant Date: 02/26/1999, Expiration Date: 11/01/2008, Cancellation Date: 09/25/2008, Registrant: Centurytel, Vancouver, WA 98668, Phone: (360) 905-6839, Fax: (360) 905-5953, Email:


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1
  • Owyhee Airport (Lat: 41.952194 Lon: -116.180472), Type: Bant, Structure height: 6.7 m, Overall height: 6.9 m, Call Sign: WQYN918,
    Assigned Frequencies: 118.525 MHz, Grant Date: 11/23/2016, Expiration Date: 11/23/2026, Registrant: All Weather Inc, 1165 National Dr., Sacramento, CA 95834, Phone: (916) 928-6748


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KK4FQO, Licensee ID: L01677041, Grant Date: 12/09/2011, Expiration Date: 12/09/2021, Cancellation Date: 01/04/2012, Certifier: John A Crum, Registrant: John A Crum, Owyhee, NV 89832

  • Call Sign: KF7TJK, Previous Call Sign: KK4FQO, Licensee ID: L01677041, Grant Date: 09/14/2021, Expiration Date: 12/09/2031, Certifier: John A Crum, Registrant: John A Crum, Owyhee, NV 89832

  • Call Sign: KJ7OKJ, Licensee ID: L02351499, Grant Date: 06/09/2020, Expiration Date: 06/09/2030, Certifier: Eric M Beus, Registrant: Eric M Beus, Box 97, Owyhee, NV 89832


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 71595, N71595, N-71595, Serial Number: 18259679, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 03/18/1969, Certificate Issue Date: 06/21/2012
    Registrant (Government): Shoshone Paiute Tribes Of The Duck Vly Indian Res, Po Box 219, Owyhee, NV 89832

Most common first names in Owyhee, NV among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John686.8 years
Calvin468.7 years
George482.5 years
Bessie362.6 years
Joe380.0 years
Anna388.6 years
Daisy383.3 years
David348.7 years
Lena381.4 years
Thomas381.4 years
Most common last names in Owyhee, NV among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Harney1471.4 years
Dick1171.4 years
Jones967.3 years
Thomas871.6 years
Atkins653.2 years
Kelly652.8 years
Charles588.0 years
Sope562.0 years
Thacker577.4 years
Mckinney473.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Owyhee, NV
  • 60.0%Electricity
  • 34.7%Wood
  • 5.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Owyhee, NV
  • 43.9%Wood
  • 41.2%Electricity
  • 4.7%Other fuel
  • 4.1%Utility gas
  • 3.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Owyhee compared to Nevada state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly 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.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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