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Wadsworth, NV
Census-designated place in Washoe County, Nevada.
Population
705
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
190
ZIP codes
0
Wadsworth and its ZIP codes
Wadsworth at a glance
- Wadsworth is about 6.6 times as dense as Nevada as a whole.
- The median household income is $63,056, 19% below the Nevada median of $78,260.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $86,400 (80% below Nevada) and median rent is $950 a month.
Local data for Wadsworth, NV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wadsworth, NV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,056
Poverty rate
21.8%
Median home value
$86,400
Median rent
$950/mo
Homeownership
63.3%
Bachelor's or higher
8.2%
Median age
48.4
Average commute
21.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (66), German Americans (51), Irish Americans (21).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washoe County. PPP loans are for Wadsworth.
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
How people get to work
Wadsworth, NV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.3%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home9.6%
Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wadsworth, 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° / 20°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wadsworth, NV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
24.1%
U.S. 12.8% +11.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.1%
U.S. 11.1% +2.0 pts
Cities near Wadsworth
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FernleyCity | 5.6 mi | 122.7 |
| NixonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 6.3 |
| Silver SpringsCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 71.6 |
| StagecoachCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 8.3 |
| Spanish SpringsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 55.6 |
| SparksCity | 23 mi | 36.5 |
| Sun ValleyCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 14.6 |
| SutcliffeCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 10 |
| Golden ValleyCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 3.6 |
| FallonCity | 29 mi | 3.7 |
| Lemmon ValleyCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 15.9 |
| Virginia CityCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.9 |
| DaytonCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 34.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wadsworth, NV in?
- Wadsworth is in Washoe County, Nevada.
- What is the population of Wadsworth, NV?
- About 705 people live in Wadsworth, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wadsworth?
- Nearby places include Fernley (5.6 mi), Nixon (14 mi), Silver Springs (18 mi), Stagecoach (19 mi), Spanish Springs (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023