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Yucca Flat, Nevada

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March 2022 cost of living index in Yucca Flat: 89.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: North Las Vegas, NV (102.3 miles , pop. 115,488).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Las Vegas, NV (102.7 miles , pop. 478,434).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (274.6 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Rachel, NV (3.8 miles),
Alamo, NV (5.7 miles ),
Hiko, NV (6.5 miles),
Ralston, NV (7.7 miles),
Beatty, NV (7.8 miles ),
Indian Springs, NV (8.3 miles ),
Duckwater, NV (8.5 miles ),
Goldfield, NV (8.6 miles )

Latitude: 37.55 N, Longitude: 115.98 W

Yucca Flat satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

6.9%
Nevada:

5.0%

Average climate in Yucca Flat, Nevada

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

Yucca Flat-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nevada state average. It is 6306% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 219.8 miles away from the city center
On 7/21/1952 at 11:52:14, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK) earthquake occurred 243.7 miles away from Yucca Flat center, causing $50,000,000 total damage
On 12/21/1932 at 06:10:09, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 132.5 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/1992 at 11:57:34, a magnitude 7.6 (6.2 MB, 7.6 MS, 7.3 MW, Depth: 0.7 mi) earthquake occurred 234.8 miles away from the city center, causing 3 deaths (1 shaking deaths, 2 other deaths) and 400 injuries, causing $100,000,000 total damage and $40,000,000 insured losses
On 10/16/1999 at 09:46:44, a magnitude 7.4 (6.3 MB, 7.4 MS, 7.2 MW, 7.3 ML) earthquake occurred 211.4 miles away from Yucca Flat center
On 12/16/1954 at 11:07:12, a magnitude 7.0 (7.0 UK) earthquake occurred 158.2 miles away from Yucca Flat center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Nye County (4) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Snows: 2, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Yucca Flat:

  • College of Southern Nevada (about 105 miles; Las Vegas, NV; Full-time enrollment: 18,996)
  • University of Nevada-Las Vegas (about 111 miles; Las Vegas, NV; FT enrollment: 21,153)
  • Nevada State College (about 123 miles; Henderson, NV; FT enrollment: 2,346)
  • Dixie State University (about 137 miles; Saint George, UT; FT enrollment: 6,485)
  • Southern Utah University (about 160 miles; Cedar City, UT; FT enrollment: 6,522)
  • Cerro Coso Community College (about 166 miles; Ridgecrest, CA; FT enrollment: 2,420)
  • Mohave Community College (about 192 miles; Kingman, AZ; FT enrollment: 3,309)

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Notable locations in Yucca Flat: Alpha Contaminated Area (A), B J Wye (B), Area 1 Shaker Plant (C), Silverbow Corral (D), Nevada Test Site Area 16 (E), Nevada Test Site Area 30 (F), Nevada Test Site Area 20 (G), Nevada Test Site Area 17 (H), Nevada Test Site Area 19 (I), NTS Farm Complex (J), Area 2 Support Facility (K), Drill Hole 4 (L), Gold Crater (M), Nevada Test Site (N), Area 12 Camp (O), Kay Blockhouse (P), Area 3 Camp (Q), Area 3 Mud Plant (R), Nevada Test Site Area 1 (S), Nevada Test Site Area 10 (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Mud Lake (A), Antelope Lake (B), Lambs Pond (C), Yucca Lake (D), Dry Lake (E), Frenchman Lake (F), Antelope Reservoir (G), Iron Tank (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Three Forks Wash (A), Rocket Wash (B), Oak Spring Wash (C), Vitrophyre Wash (D), Yucca Wash (E), Stockade Wash (F), Topopah Wash (G), Tonque Wash (H), Neilson Wash (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Yucca Flat: Dell Frenzi Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Nye County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Yucca Flat, NV (based on Nye County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic5,8755
Evangelical Protestant3,88733
Other3,38310
Mainline Protestant4866
None30,315-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 7
Nye County:

1.59 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Nevada:

0.10 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
Here:

0.91 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.00 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 21
Here:

4.77 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 16
Nye County:

3.63 / 10,000 pop.
Nevada:

6.14 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

10.0%
Nevada:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

31.2%
Nevada:

24.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Nye County:

3.8%
Nevada:

13.2%

Strongest AM radio stations in Yucca Flat:

  • KXNT (840 AM; 50 kW; NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KDWN (720 AM; 50 kW; LAS VEGAS, NV; Owner: RADIO NEVADA CORP.)
  • KMJ (580 AM; 50 kW; FRESNO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KWRU (940 AM; 50 kW; FRESNO, CA)
  • KLAC (570 AM; 50 kW; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KKOH (780 AM; 50 kW; RENO, NV; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KFI (640 AM; 50 kW; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KSPN (710 AM; 50 kW; LOS ANGELES, CA; Owner: KABC-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • KIRN (670 AM; 35 kW; SIMI VALLEY, CA; Owner: LOTUS OXNARD CORP.)
  • KCBC (770 AM; 50 kW; RIVERBANK, CA; Owner: KIERTRON, INC.)
  • KSFN (1140 AM; 10 kW; NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KPLS (830 AM; 50 kW; ORANGE, CA; Owner: CRN LICENSES, LLC)
  • KERI (1180 AM; 50 kW; WASCO-GREENACRES, CA; Owner: KWSO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Yucca Flat:

  • KQMR (99.3 FM; INDIAN SPRINGS, NV; Owner: HBC LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KLNR (91.7 FM; PANACA, NV; Owner: NEVADA PUBLIC RADIO CORPORATION)
  • KBZB (98.9 FM; PIOCHE, NV; Owner: GLA-MAR BROADCASTING, LLC)


Yucca Flat compared to Nevada state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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