Pershing County
NV · Pop. 6,505 · Rural County
Pershing County sits in Nevada across 6,037 square miles, home to 6,505 people at 1.1 per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. The agricultural economy is rated moderate, built on hay, wheat, haylage. The median home price is $166,000, with an effective property tax rate of 0.7%. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 139-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.5°F and average winter lows of 18.8°F. Annual rainfall averages 8.6 inches, and with drought risk rated very high, water storage and irrigation planning matter. Pershing General Hospital is 18.6 miles away and includes an emergency room. Broadband reaches 88.4% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is very high, drought risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.7% holds annual carrying costs down.
- A median home price of $166,000 makes land and property relatively affordable.
- At 1.1 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low poverty rate of 8.1% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- Drought risk is very high, making water storage and irrigation infrastructure essential rather than optional.
- A 139-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Annual rainfall of just 8.6 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
At a glance
Pershing County, NV is a challenging place to homestead on the data.
- Homestead score
- 38/100
- Median home price
- $166k
- Property tax
- 0.7%
- Growing season
- 139 days (zone 6b)
- Annual rainfall
- 8.6"
- Broadband
- 88.4%
- Nearest hospital
- Pershing General Hospital, 18.6 mi
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Homesteading in Pershing County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Pershing County?
- Pershing County is in USDA hardiness zone 6b with a 139-day growing season, average summer highs of 91.5°F, and average winter lows of 18.8°F. The established crops are hay, wheat, haylage.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $166,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.7%. Per-acre raw-land prices vary widely by parcel here, so check active listings for current rates.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 88.4% of homes, so verify service at a specific parcel before purchasing.
- How close is healthcare?
- Pershing General Hospital is 18.6 miles away and includes an emergency room; there is 1 hospital in the county.
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Figures are sourced from public datasets: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-year & Gazetteer, USDA NASS Census of Agriculture, USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020), FEMA National Risk Index, FCC Broadband Data Collection, BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics, HIFLD Hospitals. Always confirm specifics locally before relying on them. See our methodology for how the homestead score is calculated.
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