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Gerlach, NV
Census-designated place in Washoe County, Nevada.
Population
58
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
19
ZIP codes
0
Gerlach and its ZIP codes
Gerlach at a glance
- Gerlach is 36% less dense than Nevada as a whole.
Local data for Gerlach, NV
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washoe County. PPP loans are for Gerlach.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,201
243,154 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$86,639
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.8B
FY 2026, $9,794 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Gerlach, NV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
2,145
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
1,357
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 24°F
7.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gerlach, NV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.8%
U.S. 33.3% -4.5 pts
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Gerlach
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EmpireCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gerlach, NV in?
- Gerlach is in Washoe County, Nevada.
- What is the population of Gerlach, NV?
- About 58 people live in Gerlach, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gerlach?
- Nearby places include Empire (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023