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Winnemucca, Nevada

Introduction to Winnemucca, Nevada

Winnemucca, Nevada, in Humboldt county, is 145 miles NE of Sparks, Nevada (center to center) and 259 miles NE of Sacramento, California. There are an estimated 7,174 people living in the city.

Winnemucca History

Winnemucca was formerly named 'French Ford', by a French trader, who settled on the banks of River Humboldt in 1860. The name was changed to Winnemucca in 1868, by the Railroad authorities, in honor of Chief Winnemucca, a local Paiute Indian. Winnemucca was home to a large Chinese community towards the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century. Many Chinese left after the Central Pacific Railroad was connected with the Union Pacific Railroad in 1869. Winnemucca was designated as the county seat of Humboldt County, in 1873.

Winnemucca and Nearby Attractions

  • Winnemucca Sand Dunes
  • Hinkey Summit
  • Humboldt County Museum
  • America’s Car Collection – Flying A Garage
  • Humboldt Museum
  • Vesco City Park

Things To Do In Winnemucca

Winnemucca has numerous places to explore, including the rugged Nevada outback, adventure trails, and abandoned ghost towns. Some of the abandoned towns near the city are Camp Winfield Scott, Willow Point, Camp McGarry, and Rochester. Boating and fishing opportunities are available at Rye Patch Reservoir, which also has facilities for water skiing, picnicking, and camping. Golfers may enjoy a game at Winnemucca Golf Course. Local festivals include Tri-County Fair celebrated in August and the Basque Festival in June. A number of parks such as Highland Park, Riverview Park, Veteran’s Park, and Pioneer Park are also in Winnemucca.

Winnemucca Transportation

Air transportation is available from Reno/ Tahoe International Airport.

Winnemucca Higher Education

Colleges nearby include Truckee Meadows Community College, Boise State University, and University of Nevada-Reno.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Winnemucca Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 15%Winnemucca Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Winnemucca, NV

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population107
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Well-Paid Single Men89
Racial Diversity64
Well-Paid Single Women67
Age of the Population35
Senior Citizens23
Female Share of the Population14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income79
College Educated Adults69
People in Middle Class or Better58
People Above Poverty58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Short Commute Times64
Walking and Biking to Work11
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Housing Recently Built96
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Affordability of Rents78
Affordability of Property Taxes74
People Living Alone66

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime77
Low Violent Crime67

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