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Schurz, NV
Census-designated place in Mineral County, Nevada.
Population
821
Land area
11.2sq mi
People per sq mi
73
ZIP codes
0
Schurz and its ZIP codes
Schurz at a glance
- Schurz is about 2.5 times as dense as Nevada as a whole.
- The median household income is $45,104, 42% below the Nevada median of $78,260.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $94,400 (78% below Nevada) and median rent is $655 a month.
Local data for Schurz, NV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Schurz, NV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,104
Poverty rate
23.6%
Median home value
$94,400
Median rent
$655/mo
Homeownership
70.5%
Bachelor's or higher
14.0%
Median age
33.2
Average commute
18.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (107), Puerto Ricans (33), Irish Americans (29).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mineral County. PPP loans are for Schurz.
Unemployment rate
7.0%
Aug 2026, -3.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,973
1,081 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,143
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$120M
FY 2026, $26,369 per person
How people get to work
Schurz, NV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.4%
- Carpooled13.1%
- Public transit1.8%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 18.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Schurz, NV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
271
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
116
4.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 15°F
4.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Schurz, NV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.2%
U.S. 33.3% +8.9 pts
Diabetes
18.6%
U.S. 12.1% +6.5 pts
Smoking
28.4%
U.S. 12.8% +15.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.5%
U.S. 11.1% +3.4 pts
Cities near Schurz
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| YeringtonCity | 15 mi | 29.5 |
| Walker LakeCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.3 |
| Smith ValleyCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 102 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Schurz, NV in?
- Schurz is in Mineral County, Nevada.
- What is the population of Schurz, NV?
- About 821 people live in Schurz, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Schurz?
- Nearby places include Yerington (15 mi), Walker Lake (23 mi), Smith Valley (30 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023