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Battle Mountain, NV
Census-designated place in Lander County, Nevada.
Population
3,518
Land area
6.1sq mi
People per sq mi
576
ZIP codes
0
Battle Mountain and its ZIP codes
Battle Mountain at a glance
- Battle Mountain is about 20 times as dense as Nevada as a whole.
- The median household income is $81,857, 5% above the Nevada median of $78,260.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $203,800 (53% below Nevada) and median rent is $899 a month.
Local data for Battle Mountain, NV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Battle Mountain, NV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,857
Poverty rate
10.1%
Median home value
$203,800
Median rent
$899/mo
Homeownership
72.8%
Bachelor's or higher
17.7%
Median age
34.6
Average commute
20.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (455), German Americans (353), Italian Americans (206).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lander County. PPP loans are for Battle Mountain.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$103,558
3,698 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$83,490
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$37.5M
FY 2026, $6,541 per person
How people get to work
Battle Mountain, NV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.8%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit9.2%
- Walked6.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home0.1%
Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Battle Mountain, NV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
349
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
106
3.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
100° / 22°F
9.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Battle Mountain, NV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.8%
U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
19.4%
U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.0%
U.S. 11.1% +3.9 pts
Cities near Battle Mountain
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ValmyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Crescent ValleyCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Battle Mountain, NV in?
- Battle Mountain is in Lander County, Nevada.
- What is the population of Battle Mountain, NV?
- About 3,518 people live in Battle Mountain, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Battle Mountain?
- Nearby places include Valmy (14 mi), Crescent Valley (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023