Nevada’s WORST Places To Call Home In 2025 Are…

Nevada might be one of the most MISUNDERSTOOD states in the entire country. Most people only know it to be for Las Vegas, and MAYBE Reno... If you're a real Nevadan, you know about Primm: that tiny little stop where you grab gas, beef jerky, and see that huge rollercoaster at Buffalo Bills. However, beyond those glaring neon lights and poker tables, Nevada is full of deserts, mountains, and small towns with their own quirks.

But, of course, not EVERY place in Nevada is a jackpot. According to RoadSnacks, some cities in Nevada have lower incomes, higher unemployment, and way more crime than others. We're going to break down the date of unemployment rate, median income, home prices, and crime per capita to find the WORST PLACES to live in Nevada.

10. Elko

Population: 20,513
Average Home Price: $327,254
Median Income: $85,000
Unemployment Rate: 4.5%
Crime Per Capita: 0.0241

9. West Wendover

Population: 4,513
Average Home Price: $263,406
Median Income: $80,342
Unemployment Rate: 3.0%
Crime Per Capita: 0.0275

8. Sparks

Population: 108,025
Average Home Price: $489,899
Median Income: $82,938
Unemployment Rate: 6.1%
Crime Per Capita: 0.0248

7. Yerington

Population: 3,108
Average Home Price: $281,142
Median Income: $41,600
Unemployment Rate: 5.1%
Crime Per Capita: 0.0006

6. Wells

Population: 1,057
Average Home Price: $184,005
Median Income: $55,917
Unemployment Rate: 0.4%
Crime Per Capita: 0.0275

5. Winnemucca

Population: 8,354
Average Home Price: $300,990
Median Income: $78,161
Unemployment Rate: 4.4%
Crime Per Capita: 0.0336

4. Reno

Population: 265,196
Average Home Price: $526,202
Median Income: $73,073
Unemployment Rate: 5.0%
Crime Per Capita: 0.0323

3. Lovelock

Population: 1,675
Average Home Price: $209,582
Median Income: $42,955
Unemployment Rate: 14.2%
Crime Per Capita: 0.0149

2. Las Vegas

Population: 644,835
Average Home Price: $399,875
Median Income: $66,356
Unemployment Rate: 7.4%
Crime Per Capita: 0.0237

1. North Las Vegas

Population: 264,022
Average Home Price: $385,939
Median Income: $71,774
Unemployment Rate: 8.4%
Crime Per Capita: 0.0237

Every city has its good side, but if you’re looking to settle down in Nevada, the numbers say you might want to keep driving past these spots.