Climate
Housing
Traffic
Communications
Medical/Health Resources
Education
Cultural Organizations & Recreation
Annual Events
Churches/Religious Organizations
Libraries
Financial Institutions
Cost of Living
Churchill County Quality of Life
Public Safety
| Population | Churchill Crime Rate | Western States Crime Rate* | National Crime Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 27,190 | 2.35** | N/A | N/A |
| 2007 | 27,190 | 26.04 | N/A | N/A |
| 2006 | 27,371 | 29.34 | 39.98 | 38.35 |
| 2005 | 26,585 | 34.23 | 42.94 | 39.28 |
| 2004 | 26,106 | 36.08 | 44.04 | 40.11 |
Source: State of Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety. Crime rate based on the occurrence of an index offense per 1,000 residents of the area. *Western States consist of Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. **Yearly total as of January 2008.
Climate
Housing
Housing Availability
According to the 2000 Census, there are 9,732 housing units in Churchill County. 8,912 are occupied, 820 are vacant, and 67 are available for seasonal, recreational, or occasional use.
Existing Home Sales Statistics
| Area | Total Active Listings | Total # of MLS Sales | Median # of Days on the Market | Average # of Days on the Market | Median Sales Price | Average Sales Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fallon | 278 | 36 | 110 | 142 | $192,500 | $204,800 |
Source: Northern Nevada Regional MLS, October 2007 information, all housing types combined
Traffic
| Average Commute Time | # of Vehicles per Household* | % of Work Done at Home | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill County | 20.7 minutes | 2.05 | 3.8 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Census, *ehome.com
Communications
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Television
Newspapers
Radio
- FM
- KUNR 88.7 FM - Public Radio
- KKTO 90.5 FM - Sacramento Public Radio
- KNIS 91.3 FM - Christian Contemporary
- KNEV 95.5 FM - Top-40
- KZTQ 97.3 FM - Adult Album Alternative
- KBUL 98.1 FM - Country
- KVLV 99.3 FM - Hot AC
- KRNG 101.3 FM - Christian Contemporary
- KWYL 102.9 FM - Hip Hop
- KRNO 106.9 FM - Adult Contemporary
- AM
- KVLV 980 AM - Country
Source: http://www.radio-locator.com
Medical/Health Resources
Churchill Community Hospital
This 40-bed facility provides emergency rooms, designated trauma center, surgery, maternity and intensive care services, as well as full service out patient diagnostics. The hospital also offers regular clinics in cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology, orthopedics, oncology, ophthalmology and urology.
Nevada Physician Directory
With the help of the Physician Directory, you can make an informed choice of your doctor in the comfort of your own home, without searching through endless information. This site will help you locate, get acquainted with, and choose a new medical service provider in your area. The Physician Directory listings include all types of physicians for all of your medical needs. some listed areas follows, Naturopaths, Osteopath, Oncology, Dermatology, Pathology, Pediatrics, Endocrinology, Psychiatry, Radiology, Oncology, Cancer Specialists, Gynecology, Urology, and more.
Emergency Services
Churchill County has a variety of emergency services including:
- Churchill County Sheriff's Office
- Fallon City Police
- Fire Department
Education
Churchill County is home to 5 elementary schools, 1 junior high schools, 1 high schools, 2 Parochial/Christian schools, and 1 academy/charter school. In Churchill County, the average teacher/student ratio is 21:01, the drop out rate is 2.4%, the average class size is 22 and the 2006-07 graduation rate for Churchill County was 84.9%.*
Source: U.S. Census 2000, *Nevada Annual Reports of Accountability
Mathematics Criterion Reference Test (CRT) Results 2006-07
Grade 3
| Area | Number Enrolled |
Not Tested (%) | Emergent/ Developing (%) |
Approaches Standard (%) | Meets Standard (%) | Exceeds Standard (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill County* | 330 |
0.6 |
6.1 |
36.6 |
36.9 |
20.4 |
| Nevada* | 33,430 |
0.3 |
8.8 |
35.5 |
33.7 |
22.1 |
| National** 4th Grade |
Below Basic
N/A |
At or Above Basic
N/A |
At or Above Proficient
N/A |
At Advanced
N/A |
Grade 5
| Area | Number Enrolled |
Not Tested (%) | Emergent/ Developing (%) |
Approaches Standard (%) | Meets Standard (%) | Exceeds Standard (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill County* | 320 |
1.9 |
2.6 |
34.2 |
52.1 |
11.2 |
| Nevada* | 33,086 |
0.3 |
6.7 |
34.8 |
46.9 |
11.6 |
| National** 4th Grade |
Below Basic
N/A |
At or Above Basic
N/A |
At or Above Proficient
N/A |
At Advanced
N/A |
Grade 8
| Area | Number Enrolled |
Not Tested (%) | Emergent/ Developing (%) |
Approaches Standard (%) | Meets Standard (%) | Exceeds Standard (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill County* | 341 |
2.3 |
12.7 |
25.9 |
47.9 |
13.6 |
| Nevada* | 33,483 |
1.3 |
19.0 |
28.2 |
43.1 |
9.7 |
| National** | Below Basic
N/A |
At or Above Basic
N/A |
At or Above Proficient
N/A |
At Advanced
N/A |
Reading Criterion Reference Test (CRT) Results 2006-07
Grade 3
| Area | Number Enrolled |
Not Tested (%) | Emergent/ Developing (%) |
Approaches Standard (%) | Meets Standard (%) | Exceeds Standard (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill County* | 330 |
0.6 |
6.1 |
30.8 |
46.3 |
16.8 |
| Nevada* | 33,430 |
0.3 |
7.0 |
33.7 |
43.1 |
16.2 |
| National** 4th Grade |
Below Basic
N/A |
At or Above Basic
N/A |
At or Above Proficient
N/A |
At Advanced
N/A |
Grade 5
| Area | Number Enrolled |
Not Tested (%) | Emergent/ Developing (%) |
Approaches Standard (%) | Meets Standard (%) | Exceeds Standard (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill County* | 320 |
1.6 |
5.1 |
33.7 |
54.6 |
6.7 |
| Nevada* | 33,086 |
0.3 |
9.5 |
39.0 |
44.7 |
6.8 |
| National** 4th Grade |
Below Basic
N/A |
At or Above Basic
N/A |
At or Above Proficient
N/A |
At Advanced
N/A |
Grade 8
| Area | Number Enrolled |
Not Tested (%) | Emergent/ Developing (%) |
Approaches Standard (%) | Meets Standard (%) | Exceeds Standard (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill County* | 341 |
2.6 |
3.0 |
31.3 |
49.1 |
16.6 |
| Nevada* | 33,483 |
1.4 |
7.3 |
35.9 |
44.3 |
12.5 |
| National** | Below Basic
N/A |
At or Above Basic
N/A |
At or Above Proficient
N/A |
At Advanced
N/A |
Science Criterion Reference Test (CRT) Results 2006-07
Grade 5
| Area | Number Enrolled |
Not Tested (%) | Emergent/ Developing (%) |
Approaches Standard (%) | Meets Standard (%) | Exceeds Standard (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill County* | 320 |
1.6 |
2.2 |
31.4 |
42.9 |
23.5 |
| Nevada* | 33,086 |
0.5 |
10.8 |
39.2 |
33.4 |
16.6 |
| National** 4th Grade |
Below Basic
N/A |
At or Above Basic
N/A |
At or Above Proficient
N/A |
At Advanced
N/A |
Grade 8
| Area | Number Enrolled |
Not Tested (%) | Emergent/ Developing (%) |
Approaches Standard (%) | Meets Standard (%) | Exceeds Standard (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill County* | 341 |
2.6 |
6.9 |
25.9 |
58.1 |
9.0 |
| Nevada* | 33,483 |
2.0 |
11.8 |
31.8 |
50.7 |
5.6 |
| National** | Below Basic
N/A |
At or Above Basic
N/A |
At or Above Proficient
N/A |
At Advanced
N/A |
Source: *Nevada Annual Reports of Accountability, **National Center for Education Statistics
Achievement (Standard)
Emergent/Developing - Student occasionally/does not apply skills/strategies and requires extensive remediation.
Approaches Standard - Student inconsistently/incompletely applies skills/strategies and requires targeted remediation.
Meets Standard - Student consistently applies skills/strategies without need for remediation.
Exceeds Standard - Student comprehensively/consistently applies and generalizes skills/strategies in a variety of situations.
Charter school data are not included in district totals.
Western Nevada College (WNC)
Western Nevada College is a comprehensive community college which serves more than 6,000 students each semester within an 18,000-square-mile service area. One of four community colleges within the University and Community College System of Nevada, it is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and of Colleges and Universities.
The college offers some 50 academic degrees and certificates in areas as diverse as engineering and construction technology, nursing, musical theatre, golf facilities management, geographic information systems, criminal justice and graphic design. Students may also complete up to two years of many baccalaureate degree programs, such as teacher preparation, for transfer to a university.
In response to industry needs, the college designs specialized training programs in machine tool, drafting, electronics, computing and other occupational areas. Customization often includes providing specialized instruction at the times and locations most convenient to employers, including on-site programs. Recent training programs conducted for area businesses have included welding certification, math, English, supervisory training, and computer applications.
University of Nevada, Reno (UNR)
U.S. News & World Report ranked UNR as one of America's best colleges and the Carnegie Foundation ranks UNR in the highest research category with institutions like Stanford, Harvard, Cal-Berkley, and UCLA. UNR provides a variety of programs including 70 bachelor's degrees, 70 master's programs, and 30 doctoral specialties. The colleges include: Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics and School of Medicine. UNR's Business Logistics Program is considered by the countries largest firms to be one of the top 10 in the United States. They also have a fully accredited MBA program. Supported research funding has more than tripled in the past 10 years to $87 million, which translates to a yearly economic impact in Nevada of nearly $200 million. Researchers at the University of Nevada School of Medicine, with a $9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health, are finding innovative ways to fight cardiac arrhythmias, or irregular heartbeats.
Click any of the links below to find out more information on UNR. (All links open in a new window)
- Graduate Programs
- Biotechnology Major - Combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Science Degree
- Molecular Biosciences and Biotechnology Graduate Program
- Biology Department
- Biomedical Engineering
- Graduate Studies in Chemistry and Chemical Physics
- Enrollment Projections
- Actual Enrollment
- Headcount by Academic Program
- Degrees Granted, By Major
- Research and Technology Development
- Growth Plans
- Center of Biomedical Research Excellence
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Founded just 22 years after the Wright brothers' first flight, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, teaches the science, practice, and business of the world of aviation and aerospace. The University and its graduates have built an enviable record of achievement in every aspect of aviation and aerospace. The curriculum at Embry-Riddle covers the operation, engineering, research, manufacturing, marketing, and management of modern aircraft and the systems that support them. The University engages in extensive research, consulting, and related activities that address the unique needs of aviation, aerospace, and related industries.
Sierra Nevada College
Sierra Nevada College offers degree programs in more than 14 different fields, as well as offering continuing education programs, an acclaimed summer arts program and numerous courses at satellite centers in Nevada. The College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges and is private, independent, accredited four-year liberal arts college located in Incline Village, Nevada. Student-faculty ratio is 14:1. The Incline Village location has four undergraduate departments: Science and Technology, Humanities and Social Science, Business Administration, and Fine Arts; and a fifth-year post-baccalaureate program in Teacher Education. The College also has degree completion programs in Humanities (psychology concentration) in other Nevada sites including Fallon. The Teacher Education Program is offered in Fallon and Las Vegas.
Lake Tahoe Community College
Located in South Lake Tahoe, Calif., offers the first two years of a four-year degree, 38 different associate's degrees and 20 certificates. LTCC is one of 109 community colleges in the state of California. Students at LTCC enjoy small class sizes averaging 15 students per class and quality one-on-one instruction. The college offers a good neighbor policy for Nevada residents and tuition is only $28 a unit.
Cultural Organizations and Recreation
Approximately 130 clubs and organizations provide opportunities for social, recreational and community service activities. Many youth sports and organizations are also available.
Fallon Convention and Tourism Authority
Churchill County Museum
The Churchill County Museum and Archives opened its doors on July 4, 1968. Since that time, visitors have marveled at the generous contributions from area residents that comprise the displays, filling almost 10,000 square feet of exhibit space. The Museum's Annex building, opened in 1989, adds another 4,000 square feet. This museum has exhibits on local Native American tribes, the Emigrant Trail, the Pony Express, and early Churchill County.
Oats Park Art Center
The Oats Park Art Center is an Official Project of Save America's Treasures, a public-private partnership of the White House Millennium Council and the National Trust for Historic Preservation dedicated to the preservation of our nation's irreplaceable historic and cultural treasures for future generations.
Fallon Naval Air Station
The Fallon Naval Air Station is the location of the Navy's "Top Gun" pilot training school.
Hidden Cave
Located 15 miles east of Fallon, archaeologists have uncovered artifacts in this site, including nets, that help us understand the region's earliest residents.
Grimes Point
Located 15 miles east of Fallon, this is an interpretive trail that wanders through rocks covered with petroglyphs (ancient Indian carvings).
Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge
The wetlands provide a temporary home to hundreds of species of migratory birds.
Fallon Golf Course
The Fallon Golf Course has 9 holes, 3,152 yards.
Lahontan State Recreation Area
Camping, picnic area, restrooms, drinking water, fishing, boat launching.
Belmont Courthouse State Historic Site
Built in 1876, the Belmont Courthouse was the seat of Nye County Government until 1905. The building is partially restored and offers a glimpse into Nevada's colorful past.
Top Gun Speedway
The Top Gun Raceway offers drag racing excitement and produces premier motorsport events from March to November on a 1/4 mile track.
Annual Events
Visit gonnahappen.com to view local events.
Churches/Religious Organizations
| Denomination | Total Number of Churches |
|---|---|
| Base Chapel | 1 |
| Catholic | 1 |
| Latter Day Saints | 3 |
| Protestant | 22 |
| Seventh-Day Adventist | 1 |
Source: AreaGuide.net
Libraries
Churchill County Public Library
