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Grass Valley, NV
Census-designated place in Pershing County, Nevada.
Population
1,134
Land area
34.5sq mi
People per sq mi
33
ZIP codes
0
Grass Valley and its ZIP codes
Grass Valley at a glance
- The median household income is $80,368, close to the Nevada median.
Housing and community stats
Grass Valley, NV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,368
Poverty rate
2.5%
Homeownership
85.8%
Bachelor's or higher
2.5%
Median age
33.1
Average commute
26.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (93), Mexican Americans (70), German Americans (68).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pershing County. PPP loans are for Grass Valley.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$87,152
2,108 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,906
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$29.8M
FY 2026, $4,486 per person
How people get to work
Grass Valley, NV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.1%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit11.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.8%
Average one-way commute: 26.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grass Valley, NV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
248
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
3
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 21°F
8.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Grass Valley, NV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Grass Valley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WinnemuccaCity | 12 mi | 9.8 |
| GolcondaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| ImlayCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Grass Valley, NV in?
- Grass Valley is in Pershing County, Nevada.
- What is the population of Grass Valley, NV?
- About 1,134 people live in Grass Valley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Grass Valley?
- Nearby places include Winnemucca (12 mi), Golconda (17 mi), Imlay (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023