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West Wendover, NV

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West Wendover, NV

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Demographics

Majority HispanicSimpson's Diversity Index: 49
Population4,507
Foreign Born15.8%
Population Density603people per mi²
Median Age36.2 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

73/100

27% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in West Wendover, Nevada

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $13k$25k
Comfortable $55k$81k
Luxury $86k+$133k+
Affordability Ratio

59%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean83%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
13
Positive
8
Poor
1
Negative
3

Groceries

0 within 10 miles

Gas

12 within 10 miles

0.1mi

Hospital

0 within 20 miles

Airport

SLC — Salt Lake City International

110mi

Post Office

USPS — Wendover, UT

2.2mi

Critical Amenities

Golf1Nearest 1.1 mi
Camping1Nearest 19.6 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0 

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D-
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$47k-41.0%
37% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$623k
5% below US avg
College Educated
8.8%
75% below US avg
WFH
4.7%
67% below US avg
Homeownership
47.9%
27% below US avg
Avg HH Debt
$16k
10% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C-
Elevated

Higher crime rates than 57% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
23.5
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−12.8%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−13.7%
Homicide*
0.05 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery*
0.55 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault*
2.62 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr−11.9%
Burglary*
3.08 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft*
12.68 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft*
3.89 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025* = State-level data substituted where local agency has not published figures

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+7Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for West Wendover, Nevada
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C+
Fair9.6% of income
Property Rights
C
FairIJ Grade C
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (15% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
A+
Fully OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season172 days249 frost-free
Annual Rainfall7.4"
Elevation4,534 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B-
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great515 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak603/sq mi
Fallout Danger
D-
Poor1 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorWildfire, Inland Flooding, Earthquake, Heat Wave, Avalanche
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 554 mi · coast 486 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$74.6M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-22T06:37:31.000Z

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