NelsonNV
The town was settled in 1905 and has 32 residents today.
Is Nelson a good place to live?
Nelson’s peak summer temperature is 100°F, above both the Nevada town median (94°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F). Of the 43 Nevada towns we compare, none has a higher midpoint age than Nelson. 89% of the land in Nelson is conserved, above both Nevada’s towns (5.2%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). Nelson has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
32 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 Nelson.
Nelson keeps nearly a third of its land conserved
Nelson’s trail density is 2.2 miles per square mile.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
In Nelson, expect mild winters and hot summers
Only 2 of the 43 Nevada towns we compare have a higher January low than Nelson. July afternoons reach 100°, January nights drop to 41° and snow is almost unheard of.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The biggest natural risk in Nelson is inland flooding, at a low overall level
Nelson’s natural-hazard score from FEMA stands at 37 of 100. FEMA puts 40% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 33% to avalanches. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 63% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
A larger share of adults have high blood pressure in Nelson than in most of Nevada or the rest of the country
In Nelson, 30% of adults say their health is fair or poor. Of the 43 Nevada towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Nelson. The town beats the Nevada average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14.
| Nelson | Nevada towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 12% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 15% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 48% | 35% | 35% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 22% | 19% |
| What stands out | Nelson | NV |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.9% | 15.7% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.4% | 72.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 14.5% | 7.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
More of Nelson’s households live in a home they own than in the typical Nevada or U.S. town
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about Nelson
Hoover Dam and 42 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Nelson. Close and well known come first.
Big draw21 mi DamHoover Dam
Big draw32 mi Stadium & arenaAllegiant Stadium
Big draw33 mi Stadium & arenaT-Mobile Arena
35 mi LookoutThe STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod
33 mi Stadium & arenaMGM Grand Garden Arena
28 mi Stadium & arenaSam Boyd StadiumPhoto credits
Hoover Dam: Christian David, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Allegiant Stadium: Tomás Del Coro, CC BY-SA 2.0 · T-Mobile Arena: Tomás Del Coro from Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod: Original uploader was Timjarrett at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · MGM Grand Garden Arena: Slargent, CC BY 1.0 · Sam Boyd Stadium: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
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Moving to Nelson: who provides what
Nelson is unincorporated, so Clark County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Nelson; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Nelson residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Nevada.
Questions about Nelson
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Nelson, NV a good place to live?
Nelson has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
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