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Yerington, NV
City in Lyon County, Nevada.
Population
3,150
Land area
29.5sq mi
People per sq mi
107
ZIP codes
0
Yerington and its ZIP codes
Yerington at a glance
- Yerington is about 3.7 times as dense as Nevada as a whole.
- The median household income is $57,980, 26% below the Nevada median of $78,260.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $284,800 (35% below Nevada) and median rent is $793 a month.
Local data for Yerington, NV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Yerington, NV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,980
Poverty rate
11.9%
Median home value
$284,800
Median rent
$793/mo
Homeownership
71.9%
Bachelor's or higher
12.6%
Median age
51.4
Average commute
23.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (683), German Americans (585), Irish Americans (420).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lyon County. PPP loans are for Yerington.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,470
13,776 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,262
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$521M
FY 2026, $8,796 per person
How people get to work
Yerington, NV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.2%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Yerington, NV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,632
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
325
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 23°F
4.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Yerington, NV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
21.0%
U.S. 12.8% +8.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.2%
U.S. 11.1% +5.1 pts
Cities near Yerington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SchurzCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 11.2 |
| Smith ValleyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 102 |
| Topaz Ranch EstatesCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 14.4 |
| Silver SpringsCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 71.6 |
| Fish SpringsCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 9.2 |
| Walker LakeCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 1.3 |
| Carter SpringsCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 2.8 |
| Topaz LakeCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Yerington, NV in?
- Yerington is in Lyon County, Nevada.
- What is the population of Yerington, NV?
- About 3,150 people live in Yerington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Yerington?
- Nearby places include Schurz (15 mi), Smith Valley (17 mi), Topaz Ranch Estates (26 mi), Silver Springs (29 mi), Fish Springs (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023