Climate
The city’s semidesert climate means warm temperatures in the summer and cool weather in the winter.
Geography
The city sits in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada range and includes the area that stretches across the Carson Range to Eagle Valley and the Pine Nut Mountains.
Cultural Attractions
The Kit Carson Trail, named after the famed explorer, runs through the city and is lined with more than 60 historic landmarks, museums, and churches.<br> <br>
Recreation
Hiking, biking, and aquatic sports at Lake Tahoe are convenient to Carson City residents, as is the “Divine Nine,” nine golf courses with 171 holes spread across 70,000 acres of scenic green.
Historical
In 1859, gold prospectors found the Comstock Lode, the largest silver find in world history, in the hills east of Carson City.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 55,256
- Population under 55:
- 69.7%
- Population over 55:
- 30.3%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Low
- Closest large city:
- Sacramento
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Average
- Temperature:
- 90°F July High, 14°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $42,205
- Median home price:
- $163,990
- Average property tax:
- $3,359
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 14%
- High
- Cost of living:
- Average
Employment Projections
Education
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 0
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 3
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 3
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 2/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 15/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 16/0
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 140
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