Mesquite, NV

Mesquite, Nevada

Introduction to Mesquite, Nevada

Mesquite, Nevada, in Clark county, is 72 miles NE of North Las Vegas, Nevada (center to center) and 73 miles NE of Las Vegas, Nevada. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Las Vegas metropolitan area. It has a population of approximately 9,389.

Mesquite History

Mesquite, which was formerly known as Mesquite Flat, was originally settled by the early Mormon pioneers. The name was later shortened to ‘Mesquite’. It was officially incorporated in May of 1984. Though the economy was originally based on farming, the opening of the Peppermill casino drove diversification of the local economy. Other casinos opened in the mid -1990s. Mesquite is home to an increasing retiree population, and several golf courses and casino resorts.

Mesquite and Nearby Attractions

• Lake Mead National Recreation Area
• Desert Valley Museum
• Valley of Fire State Park
• Mesquite Fine Arts Center
• Mesquite Motocross

Things To Do In Mesquite

Golfers may enjoy a game at Falcon Ridge Golf Club, Palms Golf Club, Golf Mesquite Nevada, or Wolf Creek Golf Club. Lake Mead National Recreation Area, the Valley of Fire State Park, Quail Creek State Park, and Beaver Dam State Park offer opportunities for hiking, picnicking. biking, boating, and swimming. Outdoor recreational opportunities are also available at Oasis Gun Club and Mesquite Motocross. Virgin Valley Museum and Mesquite Fine Arts Center are popular local attractions. Local festivals include Mesquite Chili & Arts Festival, and Mesquite Days.

Mesquite Transportation

Air transportation is available at Mc Carran International Airport.

Mesquite Higher Education

Colleges nearby include Dixie State College of Utah, Mohave Community College, and Community College of Southern Nevada.

High Points

Mesquite strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nevada):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 3%

Comparative Profile of Mesquite, NV

Comparing Mesquite to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nevada (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Mesquite Almanac

Mesquite Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Mesquite Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Mesquite Hospitals

MESA VIEW REGIONAL HOSPITAL
(Proprietary)
1299 BERTHA HOWE AVENUE
(702) 346-8040
Emergency Service: Yes

Starbucks in Mesquite

Mesquite High Schools (2004)

VIRGIN VALLEY HS
820 VALLEY VIEW DRIVE
702-346-5761
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 591 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Mesquite Colleges

(List of All Nevada Colleges)

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