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Nellis AFB, NV
Census-designated place in Clark County, Nevada.
Population
5,087
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,857
ZIP codes
0
Nellis AFB and its ZIP codes
Nellis AFB at a glance
- Nellis AFB is about 64 times as dense as Nevada as a whole.
- The median household income is $68,652, 12% below the Nevada median of $78,260.
- Median rent is $2,143 a month.
Local data for Nellis AFB, NV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Nellis AFB, NV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,652
Poverty rate
3.6%
Median rent
$2,143/mo
Homeownership
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
25.0%
Median age
20.8
Average commute
16.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,058), Scottish Americans (761), Irish Americans (730).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clark County. PPP loans are for Nellis AFB.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,508
1,142,466 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,952
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$15.2B
FY 2026, $6,726 per person
How people get to work
Nellis AFB, NV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.6%
- Carpooled6.3%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle2.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home0.6%
Average one-way commute: 16.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Nellis AFB, NV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
1,873
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
1,197
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
106° / 38°F
4.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nellis AFB, NV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.8%
U.S. 33.3% -0.5 pts
Diabetes
5.3%
U.S. 12.1% -6.8 pts
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.1%
U.S. 11.1% +6.0 pts
Cities near Nellis AFB
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise ManorCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 33.7 |
| North Las VegasCity | 7.2 mi | 105.4 |
| WinchesterCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 5 |
| WhitneyCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 6.8 |
| Las VegasCity | 12 mi | 141.9 |
| ParadiseCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 42.4 |
| HendersonCity | 16 mi | 121 |
| Spring ValleyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 35.5 |
| Summerlin SouthCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 9.7 |
| EnterpriseCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 66 |
| Blue DiamondCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 7.2 |
| Boulder CityCity | 29 mi | 212.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Nellis AFB, NV in?
- Nellis AFB is in Clark County, Nevada.
- What is the population of Nellis AFB, NV?
- About 5,087 people live in Nellis AFB, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Nellis AFB?
- Nearby places include Sunrise Manor (4.3 mi), North Las Vegas (7.2 mi), Winchester (8.7 mi), Whitney (9.6 mi), Las Vegas (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023