Gabbs, Nevada

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Population in 2010: 269.
Population change since 2000: -15.4%
Males: 199  (74.2%)
Females: 70  (25.8%)
Median resident age:

59.6 years
Nevada median age:

39.0 years

Zip codes: 89409.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-673,059,207 (it was $28,500 in 2000)
Gabbs $-673,059,207
NV $72,333

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $26,396 (it was $15,322 in 2000)

Gabbs city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-775,280,898 (it was $22,000 in 2000)
Gabbs $-775,280,898
NV $434,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $87,741; detached houses: $193,309; mobile homes: $27,595
March 2022 cost of living index in Gabbs: 89.8 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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According to our research of Nevada and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Gabbs, Nevada as of May 13, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Gabbs is 57 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (63.6%), Irish (36.4%).

Current Local Time: PST time zone

Elevation: 4597 feet

Land area: 3.02 square miles.

Population density: 89 people per square mile   (very low).

Gabbs, Nevada map

6 residents are foreign born

This city:

1.9%
Nevada:

15.8%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Gabbs city:

1.3% ($285)
Nevada:

0.9% ($1,187)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Carson City, NV (100.3 miles , pop. 52,457).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fresno, CA (176.6 miles , pop. 427,652).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (331.6 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Walker River, NV (6.1 miles ),
Mina, NV (6.3 miles ),
Hawthorne, NV (6.7 miles ),
Walker Lake, NV (6.9 miles ),
Dixie Valley, NV (6.9 miles),
Schurz, NV (7.0 miles ),
Kingston, NV (7.2 miles),
Round Mountain, NV (7.2 miles )

Latitude: 38.87 N, Longitude: 117.93 W

Area code: 775

Distribution of median household income in Gabbs, NV in 2022
Gabbs satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

6.9%
Nevada:

5.0%
Most common industries in Gabbs, NV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (52.2%)
  • Educational services (18.6%)
  • Public administration (10.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.4%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (2.7%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (1.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (87.1%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (3.2%)
  • Public administration (3.2%)
  • Educational services (3.2%)
  • Printing & related support activities (1.6%)
  • Construction (1.6%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (37.3%)
  • Public administration (19.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (17.6%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (9.8%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (9.8%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.9%)
Most common occupations in Gabbs, NV (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Extraction workers (14.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (12.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9.7%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (7.1%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (7.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Extraction workers (25.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (17.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (11.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.8%)
  • Electricians (4.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (23.5%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (15.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (15.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.9%)
  • Financial managers (3.9%)

Average climate in Gabbs, Nevada

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

Gabbs-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Nevada state average. It is 6856% greater than the overall U.S. average.

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Nye County (4) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Snows: 2, Hurricane: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Gabbs topographic map

Airports located in Gabbs:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Gabbs:

  • Western Nevada College (about 103 miles; Carson City, NV; Full-time enrollment: 2,338)
  • Truckee Meadows Community College (about 112 miles; Reno, NV; FT enrollment: 6,919)
  • University of Nevada-Reno (about 113 miles; Reno, NV; FT enrollment: 15,092)
  • University of California-Merced (about 172 miles; Merced, CA; FT enrollment: 5,981)
  • Institute of Technology Inc (about 172 miles; Clovis, CA; FT enrollment: 2,483)
  • University of Phoenix-Central Valley Campus (about 173 miles; Fresno, CA; FT enrollment: 2,109)
  • Folsom Lake College (about 174 miles; Folsom, CA; FT enrollment: 5,308)

Public high school in Gabbs:

Public elementary/middle schools in Gabbs:

  • GABBS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Location: 511 E. AVENUE, Grades: PK-6)
  • GABBS MIDDLE SCHOOL (Location: 511 E. AVENUE, Grades: 7-8)
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Notable locations in Gabbs: Gabbs Volunteer Fire Department and Ambulance Service (A), Gabbs City Hall (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Nye County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Nevada:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

64.5%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

2.5%
Whole state:

8.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Gabbs:

Marital status in Gabbs, NV
  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 57.5%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 0.0%
  • Divorced: 42.5%

For population 25 years and over in Gabbs:

  • High school or higher: 56.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 14.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 6.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

14.4
Nevada average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Gabbs, NV (based on Nye County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic5,8755
Evangelical Protestant3,88733
Other3,38310
Mainline Protestant4866
None30,315-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 7
Nye County:

1.59 / 10,000 pop.
Nevada:

1.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Nevada:

0.10 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
This county:

0.91 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.00 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 21
This county:

4.77 / 10,000 pop.
Nevada:

2.56 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 16
Here:

3.63 / 10,000 pop.
Nevada:

6.14 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

10.0%
Nevada:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Nye County:

31.2%
Nevada:

24.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

3.8%
Nevada:

13.2%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

47.8%
State:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

43.4%
Nevada:

45.9%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.7
Nevada:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Gabbs:

23.4%
Nevada:

21.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Gabbs:

12.0%
Nevada:

10.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.8
Nevada:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

30.0%
Nevada:

33.1%

General health condition:
Here:

51.0%
Nevada:

55.6%

Average condition of hearing:
Gabbs:

83.3%
Nevada:

79.4%

More about Health and Nutrition of Gabbs, NV Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll

Strongest AM radio stations in Gabbs:

  • KKOH (780 AM; 50 kW; RENO, NV; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMJ (580 AM; 50 kW; FRESNO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KCBC (770 AM; 50 kW; RIVERBANK, CA; Owner: KIERTRON, INC.)
  • KWRU (940 AM; 50 kW; FRESNO, CA)
  • KHTK (1140 AM; 50 kW; SACRAMENTO, CA; Owner: INFINITY RADIO SUBSIDIARY OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KVLV (980 AM; daytime; 5 kW; FALLON, NV; Owner: LAHONTAN VALLEY BROADCASTING COMPANY, LLC)
  • KNBR (680 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KNBR LICO, INC.)
  • KSTE (650 AM; 25 kW; RANCHO CORDOVA, CA; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KDWN (720 AM; 50 kW; LAS VEGAS, NV; Owner: RADIO NEVADA CORP.)
  • KXNT (840 AM; 50 kW; NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • KFIA (710 AM; 25 kW; CARMICHAEL, CA; Owner: VISTA BROADCASTING INC.)
  • KCBS (740 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KGO (810 AM; 50 kW; SAN FRANCISCO, CA; Owner: KGO-AM RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Gabbs:

  • KSVL (92.3 FM; SMITH, NV; Owner: DONEGAL ENTERPRISES)
  • K221DR (92.1 FM; ROUND MOUNTAIN, NV; Owner: SMOKY VALLEY TELEVISION DISTRICT)

Gabbs fatal accident list:

Jun 24, 2007 11:40 PM, Brucite St, Lat: 38.865047, Lon: -117.929750, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Mar 7, 1981 01:40 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 2
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 3Number of bridges
  • 33ft / 10.4mTotal length
  • 445Total average daily traffic
  • 23Total average daily truck traffic
  • 824Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Gabbs)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

7
  • Berlin Ichthyosaur State Park 18 Mi E (Lat: 38.881583 Lon: -117.610389), Call Sign: KTO375, Licensee ID: L00006557,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.340 MHz, Grant Date: 09/14/2001, Expiration Date: 12/09/2011, Cancellation Date: 11/30/2011, Registrant: State Of Nevada, 4747 W Vegas Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89108, Phone: (702) 486-5126

  • Gabbs Clinic (Lat: 38.874917 Lon: -117.925667), Call Sign: WRV640,
    Assigned Frequencies: 463.025 MHz, 463.050 MHz, 463.075 MHz, 463.100 MHz, 463.125 MHz, 463.150 MHz, 463.175 MHz, 468.000 MHz, 468.025 MHz, 468.050 MHz... (+5 more), Grant Date: 01/10/2015, Expiration Date: 03/13/2025, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:

  • 8.9 Mi Sw (Lat: 38.757972 Lon: -118.021500), Type: Building, Structure height: 3 m, Overall height: 6 m, Call Sign: WPKL838,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.463 MHz, Grant Date: 04/10/1997, Expiration Date: 04/10/2002, Cancellation Date: 08/11/2002, Certifier: Robert Craig, Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Fax: (717) 334-6440

  • 1.6 Mi Ne (Lat: 38.872694 Lon: -117.906778), Call Sign: WNKV916,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.471 MHz, Grant Date: 01/04/2023, Expiration Date: 01/28/2033, Certifier: Kevin Judice, Registrant: Nevada Power Co. Dba Nv Energy, 7155 Lindell Road, Ms B93tc, Las Vegas, NV 89118, Phone: (702) 402-4215, Email:

  • Lat: 38.871667 Lon: -117.890833, Call Sign: WQBF343,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.400 MHz, 452.650 MHz, 461.100 MHz, 461.300 MHz, Grant Date: 09/30/2014, Expiration Date: 09/30/2024, Certifier: Don W Pressey, Registrant: Sierra Electronics, 690 E. Glendale Ave., Sparks, NV 89431, Phone: (775) 359-1121, Fax: (317) 841-3328, Email:

  • Kennecott Admin Office, 41.8 Km Wnw Of (Lat: 39.016861 Lon: -118.391806), Type: Building, Structure height: 5 m, Call Sign: WQKS547,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.300 MHz, Grant Date: 09/01/2009, Expiration Date: 02/28/2010, Cancellation Date: 05/01/2010, Certifier: Shannon Crompton, Registrant: Butcher Feigen, LLC, 9116 Cranford Drive, Potomac, MD 20854, Phone: (703) 973-1600, Fax: (413) 674-1600, Email:

  • Office (Lat: 38.868861 Lon: -117.921556), Type: Bant, Structure height: 4.1 m, Overall height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WQSX576,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.237 MHz, Grant Date: 12/04/2013, Expiration Date: 12/04/2023, Cancellation Date: 02/03/2024, Certifier: Jack Osborn, Registrant: Cara Enterprises Inc, Las Vegas, NV 89140-0124, Phone: (702) 838-9728, Fax: (702) 363-4607, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: NP2HZ, Licensee ID: L00945480, Grant Date: 02/27/1995, Expiration Date: 02/27/2005, Cancellation Date: 11/29/2004, Certifier: John T Van Loon, Registrant: John T Van Loon, 514 Ave E, Gabbs, NV 89409

  • Call Sign: KD7SAU, Licensee ID: L00541355, Grant Date: 07/03/2002, Expiration Date: 07/03/2012, Cancellation Date: 07/04/2014, Certifier: Michael R Zumwalt, Registrant: Michael R Zumwalt, 112 Main St, Gabbs, NV 89409

  • Call Sign: KB3JKB, Licensee ID: L00665458, Grant Date: 04/04/2003, Expiration Date: 04/04/2013, Cancellation Date: 06/16/2004, Certifier: Charles T Jones Jr, Registrant: Charles T Jones Jr, 520 E Ave, Gabbs, NV 89409-0277

  • Call Sign: K7KRT, Previous Call Sign: KB3JKB, Licensee ID: L00665458, Grant Date: 06/16/2004, Expiration Date: 06/16/2014, Cancellation Date: 06/17/2016, Certifier: Charles T Jones Jr, Registrant: Charles T Jones Jr, 520 E Ave, Gabbs, NV 89409-0277

  • Call Sign: KE7CHT, Previous Call Sign: NP2HZ, Licensee ID: L00945480, Grant Date: 12/23/2014, Expiration Date: 02/27/2025, Certifier: John T Van Loon, Registrant: John T Van Loon, 514 Ave E, Gabbs, NV 89409


Most common first names in Gabbs, NV among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Paul473.6 years
James370.0 years
John373.6 years
William373.0 years
Cecil274.5 years
Elizabeth295.0 years
Gerald263.5 years
George258.0 years
Joseph269.5 years
Mary276.0 years
Most common last names in Gabbs, NV among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Wilson474.3 years
Jones266.4 years
Harrison264.5 years
Iselin268.5 years
Alworth281.6 years
Belleville276.0 years
Legg270.0 years
Boom288.5 years
King263.5 years
Hooper257.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Gabbs, NV
  • 100.0%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Gabbs, NV
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Gabbs compared to Nevada state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Gabbs on our top lists:

  • #65 on the list of "Top 100 cities with shortest commuting times"
  • #68 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for 3rd party candidates in the 2012 Presidential Election"
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