These 10 Cities In Nevada Aren’t Big And Aren’t Too Small… They’re Just Right
We’re all familiar with Nevada’s larger cities such as Las Vegas, Reno and Henderson. In addition to these larger cities, many smaller cities are also located throughout the Silver State. We’ve featured many of these smaller cities in previous posts. Nevada is also home to several cities that are a little bigger than many of our smaller towns, but still small enough to give us that hometown charm we all love.
Listed below are 10 of our favorite Nevada cities that aren’t too big or too small. Each of these cities have a population of less than 8,000.
Note: We used AreaVibes to get a livability score (scale 1-100) for each city. The livability score is based on factors such as cost of living, amenities, crime rates, education, housing, employment and weather. The livability score is listed with each city.
Tonopah is the county seat of Nye County and home to the haunted Mizpah Hotel and world famous Clown Motel. Its livability score is 75, which is due in part to its low cost of living and high graduation rates.
Panaca, located in Lincoln County, was founded as a Mormon colony in 1864 - making it southern Nevada's first permanent settlement. Its low cost of living and low crime rates contribute to its livability score of 78.
Yerington is the county seat of Lyon County, and its motto is "Preserving Our History While Planning Our Future." Yerington's livability score of 77 is partly because of its low cost of living and high number of local amenities.
Minden, county seat of Douglas County, is thought to be one of the best locations in the United States for soaring. Its stable housing market and low crime rates helped it receive a livability score of 76.
Hawthorne is the county seat of Mineral County and the Nevada gateway to Yosemite National Park. Lots of local amenities and high graduation rates are two of the factors that contribute to Hawthorne's livability score of 75.
Located in Washoe County, Washoe Valley is one of the most beautiful areas in Nevada. Its high income per capita and low crime rates help give this beautiful city a livability score of 75.
Verdi, also located in Washoe County, was originally known as O'Neills Crossing. A stable housing market and high graduation rates give this scenic town a livability score of 75.
Laughlin, located in Clark County, is best known for its gaming and water recreation. This beautiful city has a livability score of 77, which is mostly due to its sunny weather and high number of local amenities.
Winnemucca is the county seat of Humboldt County and home to the Buckaroo Hall of Fame and Heritage Museum. The city's high income per capita and stable housing market are two factors that contribute to its livability score of 77.
Incline Village, located in Washoe County on the north shore of Lake Tahoe, is a beautiful area where many wealthy individuals have a second home. Incline Village also has a low crime rate, which contributes to its livability score of 76.
What other cities in Nevada would you consider to be the perfect size (not too big/not too small)?
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Jennifer is the Alabama staff writer for Only In Your State and has nearly 15 years of professional writing experience. She enjoys discovering new places and currently calls North Alabama home.
