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Caliente, NV
City in Lincoln County, Nevada.
Population
1,146
Land area
53sq mi
People per sq mi
22
ZIP codes
0
Caliente and its ZIP codes
Caliente at a glance
- Caliente is 25% less dense than Nevada as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $189,800 (56% below Nevada) and median rent is $692 a month.
Local data for Caliente, NV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Caliente, NV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
4.6%
Median home value
$189,800
Median rent
$692/mo
Homeownership
57.3%
Bachelor's or higher
21.8%
Median age
38.0
Average commute
15.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (236), Italian Americans (114), Norwegian Americans (100).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Caliente.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,352
1,377 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,373
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$29.2M
FY 2026, $6,485 per person
How people get to work
Caliente, NV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.3%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked20.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.4%
Average one-way commute: 15.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Caliente, NV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
276
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
63
2.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 19°F
8.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Caliente, NV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.4%
U.S. 33.3% -1.9 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Caliente
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BeaverdamCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.7 |
| Bennett SpringsCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 3.4 |
| PanacaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| Dry ValleyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.8 |
| PiocheCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 6.2 |
| UrsineCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 4.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Caliente, NV in?
- Caliente is in Lincoln County, Nevada.
- What is the population of Caliente, NV?
- About 1,146 people live in Caliente, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Caliente?
- Nearby places include Beaverdam (4.1 mi), Bennett Springs (5 mi), Panaca (11 mi), Dry Valley (19 mi), Pioche (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023