Caliente, Nevada

Quick Statistics

Caliente is a community in Lincoln County, Nevada, home to about 1,146 people spread across 53.0 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $46,917 a year, and a typical home is worth about $189,800. About 31.6% of adults hold a college degree, and 90.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 1 percent over the past decade.

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1,146
Total Population
▲ up 1% since 2012
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53.02 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$46,917
Median Personal Income
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$189,800
Median Home Value
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31.6%
College Educated
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90.3%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 17.3 points since 2010
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Among the Nevada towns GeoStat tracks, Caliente ranks number 60 of 123 in population, number 77 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Caliente typically top out near 95°F in July, while January nights average about 26°F. The area sees roughly 2 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Caliente
# Town Distance Population
1.Beaverdam, NV3.9 mi.0
2.Bennett Springs, NV4.9 mi.101
3.Panaca, NV11.1 mi.1,015
4.Dry Valley, NV19.4 mi.0
5.Pioche, NV21.3 mi.1,031
6.Ursine, NV27.1 mi.0
7.Hiko, NV38.1 mi.23
8.Mount Wilson, NV40.8 mi.0
Frequently Asked Questions About Caliente

What is the population of Caliente, Nevada?
Caliente has a population of about 1,146 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Caliente, Nevada in?
Caliente is located in Lincoln County, Nevada.

What is the median home value in Caliente, Nevada?
The median home value in Caliente is about $189,800, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Caliente, Nevada?
The median personal income in Caliente is about $46,917 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Caliente, Nevada?
Since 1950, 7 tornadoes have been recorded in Lincoln County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Caliente, Nevada?
Typical July highs run about 95 degrees and January lows about 26 degrees, with around 2 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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