Storey County
NV · Pop. 4,139 · Rural County
Storey County is a rural county in Nevada, spanning 264 square miles with 4,139 residents at a density of 15.7 people per square mile, so rural land and genuine privacy are available. A median home price of $393,000 and an effective property tax rate of 0.4% set the cost of entry. The climate sits in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 153-day growing season, average summer highs of 80.4°F and average winter lows of 25.2°F. Annual rainfall averages 12.4 inches, generally adequate for the region's crops and pasture. Northern Nevada Medical Center is 11.6 miles away, though without an in-county emergency room. Broadband reaches 100% of homes. On the hazard side, wildfire risk is very high, so plan infrastructure and insurance accordingly.
Pros
- A low effective property tax rate of 0.4% holds annual carrying costs down.
- Broadband reaches 100% of homes, making remote work and online farm sales realistic.
- At 15.7 people per square mile, land is available with genuine space and privacy.
- A low poverty rate of 7.1% signals a relatively stable local economy.
Cons
- Wildfire risk is very high, requiring defensible space, fire-resistant construction, and an evacuation plan.
- A 153-day growing season limits crop diversity and calls for season-extension tools.
- Annual rainfall of just 12.4 inches means irrigation and water storage are core requirements.
- A median home price of $393,000 raises the cost of entry relative to more affordable rural markets.
- The nearest hospital, Northern Nevada Medical Center, is 11.6 miles away, a real consideration for medical needs.
At a glance
Storey County, NV is a mixed homesteading prospect — weigh the tradeoffs.
- Homestead score
- 44/100
- Median home price
- $393k
- Property tax
- 0.4%
- Growing season
- 153 days (zone 7b)
- Annual rainfall
- 12.4"
- Broadband
- 100%
- Nearest hospital
- Northern Nevada Medical Center, 11.6 mi
Taxes & Cost of Living
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Homesteading in Storey County: FAQ
- What is the growing season like in Storey County?
- Storey County is in USDA hardiness zone 7b with a 153-day growing season, average summer highs of 80.4°F, and average winter lows of 25.2°F.
- How affordable is land and property here?
- The median home price is $393,000 and the effective property tax rate is 0.4%. There's no published county per-acre figure, so use recent comparable sales to gauge raw-land value.
- Is broadband internet available?
- Broadband reaches 100% of homes, strong coverage that supports remote work for most parcels.
- How close is healthcare?
- Northern Nevada Medical Center is 11.6 miles away, without an in-county emergency room.
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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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