MILL OF HYKO SILVER MINING COMPANY, HYKO, NEVADA, 1871
Hiko’s story
159 years in pictures
The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1871 and 2 maps from 1970 on.
- 1867Hiko is settled
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Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0
Is Hiko a good place to live?
100% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Hiko, above both Nevada’s towns (23%) and U.S. towns (29%). Of the 43 Nevada towns we compare, none has a higher owner-occupancy rate than Hiko. 74% of the land in Hiko is conserved, against 5.2% in Nevada’s towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Hiko has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Hiko stand out
Where Hiko beats most towns.
Small town
23 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hiko.
Outdoors
Conservation land takes up nearly a third of Hiko
74.4%conserved
Hiko’s density of trails comes in at 0.5 miles per square mile. 11 miles of trail.
74.4%
conserved · 11,247 of 15,121 acres
11 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazards
Hiko faces a very high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
87risk score of 100
Hiko’s natural-hazard score from FEMA is 87 of 100. 58% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by earthquakes at 24%.
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakesWildfire
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Hiko, expect mild winters and hot summers
2″snow a winter
The typical July afternoon high for Hiko comes to 95°F.
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–52°
Spring40–70°
Summer60–93°
Fall42–73°
Oct 26
typical first frost
Apr 20
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Hiko is
The share of adults in Hiko who report frequent mental distress: 16%. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Hiko is ahead of Nevada on 8 and behind on 8.
| Hiko | Nevada towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 35% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 19% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 38% | 36% |
32 measures vs. Nevada
8 better16 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Hiko | NV |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9% | 15.6% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 9.1% | 14.5% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 12.4% | 7.4% |
Grover C Dils Medical Center
37.1 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: primary care
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Hiko
12pages on Hiko
The big questions
Getting set up
Moving to Hiko: who provides what
Hiko is unincorporated, so Lincoln County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerLincoln County Power Dist No 1EIAHIFLD · EIA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & county servicesLincoln CountyLincoln County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Nevada you can register online until 5 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 28 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereLincoln County ClerkLincoln County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2023
ZIP code8901789017 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Hiko; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Hiko residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Nevada.
About Hiko
Unincorporated community in Nevada, US
Hiko is a small, agrarian community in the Tonopah Basin on State Route 318 in Lincoln County, Nevada, United States. It is a census-designated place. As of the 2020 census, Hiko had a population of 124.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 24 sq mi
- Elevation
- 4,314 ft
- ZIP code
- 89017
Questions about Hiko
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Is Hiko, NV a good place to live?
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