Wadsworth Union Church · National Register of Historic Places
Wadsworth’s story
158 years in pictures
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1868Wadsworth is settled
WadsworthNV
A town of 705, settled in 1868.
1 bordering townMap →
Derby Diversion Dam · Public domain
Population
705
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$86K
Census ACS
Household income
$63K
median
Median age
48.4
years
Jobs based here
56
A commuter town
Is Wadsworth a good place to live?
No town among the 43 in Nevada we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Wadsworth. Wadsworth’s density of trails is 3.0 miles per square mile, where Nevada’s towns sit at 2.0 and U.S. towns at 0.4. Derby Diversion Dam and Wadsworth Union Church is on the National Register of Historic Places. Wadsworth has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
705 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
FernleyWadsworth
Getting set up
Moving to Wadsworth: who provides what
Wadsworth is unincorporated, so Washoe County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerNV Energy13.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWadsworth water system2 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers96% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesWashoe CountyWashoe 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 hereWashoe County Registrar of VotersWashoe County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code8944289442 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.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Wadsworth.
Natural hazards
Wadsworth has a high natural-hazard risk, chiefly from avalanches
The FEMA hazard score for Wadsworth comes to 79 of 100, close to Nevada’s towns (74 of 100) and above U.S. towns (44 of 100). Three fifths of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from avalanches, followed by inland flooding at 19%.
79risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
AvalanchesInland floodingEarthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Schools
The schools Wadsworth’s kids attend
Public schools: the Washoe County school district. Its one school is below. 121 students attend Wadsworth’s public school.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natchez ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–5 | Grades K–5 | 121 | D |
NCES · EDFacts
Work & commute
Wadsworth has 0.2 jobs per working resident, so most workers leave town for work
Just 1% of Wadsworth’s working residents have a job in town. The share of residents in Wadsworth who live below the poverty line: 22%. Jobs in Wadsworth grew by 34 from 2013 to 2023, reaching 56. The town’s middle household income is $63,000.
1%work in town
| Wadsworth | Nevada towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 22% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.4% | 17% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $63,000 | $78,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Wadsworth1%
Reno17%
Nixon15%
Sparks6%
Fernley6%
26 mi
median commute distance
56
jobs based in Wadsworth
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
7″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–48°
Spring37–66°
Summer55–90°
Fall37–69°
Oct 1
typical first frost
May 9
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
More of Wadsworth’s adults say their health is fair or poor than in the typical Nevada or U.S. town
Nearly a quarter of adults report frequent mental distress in Wadsworth. Of the 43 Nevada towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who report frequent physical distress than Wadsworth.
| Wadsworth | Nevada towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 22% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 15% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 19% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 15% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Nevada
0 better12 too close to call20 worse
| What stands out | Wadsworth | NV |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 23.1% | 11.6% |
| More adults without reliable transportation | 17.6% | 9.9% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 16.6% | 9.7% |
Northern Nevada Medical Center
22.6 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 2,363 acres
11 mi
of trails · 3 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Wadsworth
17pages on Wadsworth
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Wadsworth; the nearest are
Truckee Meadows Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Reno27.4 mi$3,352 in-state tuitionUniversity of Nevada-RenoUniversity or college · Public · Reno28.7 mi$9,578 in-state tuitionLake Tahoe Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · South Lake Tahoe, CA60.9 mi$1,131 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Wadsworth residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Nevada.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Wadsworth for work
Where Wadsworth’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
56jobs based in Wadsworth
1%of working residents work in town
26 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Wadsworth
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Wadsworth, NV a good place to live?
Wadsworth has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.