Electricity rates in Carson City, Nevada
Carson City, NV ranks 1 of 14 Nevada cities for the lowest share of electric heating (18%). Carson City, Nevada has 58,364 residents in 23,652 households; 18.3% heat with electricity.
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Cost of living with electricity in Carson City
Carson City, NV: 23,652 households at $842 a year per home for electricity (Carson City average, DOE LEAD) come to about $19.9 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,683 a year per household.
| Group in Carson City, NV | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Carson City, NV median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City, NV, all households | 23,652 | $842 | $19.9 million | 1.17% |
| Carson City, NV, homeowners | 14,950 | $993 | $14.8 million | 1.38% |
| Carson City, NV, renters | 8,702 | $596 | $5.2 million | 0.83% |
Facts about Carson City
- Residents of Carson City, NV, ACS 2023
- 58,36410 of 14 Nevada cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Carson City, NV
- $71,8098 of 14 of those cities
- Households in Carson City, NV
- 23,6522.47 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Carson City, NV
- 63.2%14,950 owners and 8,702 renter households
- Housing units in Carson City, NV
- 24,9021,250 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Carson City, NV
- 18.3%4,336 of 23,652 homes
- Land area of Carson City, NV
- 144.5 sq mi403.8 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Carson City, NV
- 2.3%at 930 kWh a month over the $71,809 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Carson City, NV
- 5NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 8.6 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Carson City, NV
- 198012,271 of 24,902 homes (49.3%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Carson City, NV
- $426,700$1,172 gross rent a month, 3.30% of value a year
Who supplies Carson City
Carson City lists 1 utility for Carson City, NV (58,364 residents): homes pay 14.52 cents per kWh, about $135 a month at 930 kWh, 2.3% of the $71,809 Carson City median income. Carson City page.
Housing and heating in Carson City
Carson City, NV: 12,271 of 24,902 homes were built before 1980 and 3,876 in 2000 or later. Carson City, NV has 14,901 detached houses, 4,859 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 2,322 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Carson City, NV
% of homes by decade built, Carson City, NV
- 3pre-40
- 140s
- 450s
- 1160s
- 3170s
- 1580s
- 2090s
- 1100s
- 410s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Carson City, NV
| Carson City, NV | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City, NV, median year built | 1980 | 1980 | +0 years | 13 of 14 |
| Carson City, NV, built before 1980 | 49.3% | 49.3% | +0.0 points | 2 of 14 |
| Carson City, NV, built 2000 or later | 15.6% | 15.6% | +0.0 points | 13 of 14 |
| Carson City, NV, detached houses | 59.8% | 59.8% | +0.0 points | 8 of 14 |
| Carson City, NV, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 19.5% | 19.5% | +0.0 points | 9 of 14 |
| Carson City, NV, mobile homes | 9.3% | 9.3% | +0.0 points | 3 of 14 |
| Carson City, NV, renter households | 36.8% | 36.8% | +0.0 points | 10 of 14 |
| Carson City, NV, median home value | $426,700 | $426,700 | +$0 | 6 of 14 |
| Carson City, NV, median gross rent a month | $1,172 | $1,172 | +$0 | 12 of 14 |
| Carson City, NV, people per household | 2.36 | 2.36 | +0.00 | 12 of 14 |
Who lives in Carson City: income, cars, homes
In Carson City, NV, 4,177 of 8,434 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 7,914 households moved in since 2018 and 3,972 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. 6,183 residents of Carson City, NV live below the poverty line, and the median age is 42.1. In Carson City, NV, 1,464 households own no vehicle and 14,902 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Of 26,634 workers in Carson City, NV, 2,266 work from home, 19,422 drive alone, 402 ride transit and 478 walk. Carson City, NV homes: 15,569 have 3+ bedrooms, 3,439 none or one, median 5.4 rooms. In Carson City, NV, 5,343 of 23,652 households earn under $35,000, 7,187 $35,000-$75,000, 7,671 $75,000-$150,000 and 3,451 $150,000 or more.
Household income in Carson City, NV
| Carson City, NV | Value | Rank in Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Carson City, NV, households under $35,000 | 22.6% | 7 of 14 |
| Carson City, NV, households $150,000 or more | 14.6% | 9 of 14 |
| Carson City, NV, residents below poverty | 11.1% | 10 of 14 |
| Carson City, NV, median age | 42.1 | 4 of 14 |
| Carson City, NV, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 62.5% | 6 of 14 |
| Carson City, NV, households without a vehicle | 6.2% | 8 of 14 |
| Carson City, NV, households with 2+ vehicles | 63.0% | 5 of 14 |
| Carson City, NV, workers at home | 8.5% | 10 of 14 |
| Carson City, NV, cost-burdened renters | 49.5% | 13 of 14 |
| Carson City, NV, moved in since 2018 | 33.5% | 14 of 14 |
| Carson City, NV, moved in before 2000 | 16.8% | 1 of 14 |
Outage risk around Carson City
Carson City, NV, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 3 wind and 2 tornado, 8.6 per 100,000 residents of 58,364. Top gust near Carson City, NV: 62 knots, 71 mph.
Reports within 15 miles of Carson City, NV
wind and tornado reports, Carson City, NV
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| Carson City, NV | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City, NV, 2017 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Carson City, NV, 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Analyst note on Carson City
Carson City, NV counts 58,364 residents in 23,652 households, on 144.5 square miles. 4,336 of the 23,652 occupied homes in Carson City, NV heat with electricity. Household income in Carson City, NV is $71,809; 14,950 of its 23,652 households own.
Carson City, NV has 24,902 housing units, 1,250 of them vacant or seasonal. Carson City, NV ranks 2 of 14 Nevada cities for the oldest homes (median year built 1980). Carson City, NV ranks 2 of 14 Nevada cities for the fewest cost-burdened renters (49.5%).
Carson City, the county around Carson City, NV, ranks 1 of 17 Nevada counties for the lowest yearly electricity cost per home ($842).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Carson City
Compare Carson City with nearby cities
| City near Carson City, NV | Distance from Carson City | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City, NV (this page) | 0 mi | 58,364 | $71,809 | 1980 | $426,700 | 5 | 8.5% |
| Reno, NV | 27.9 mi north | 268,959 (+210,595) | $78,448 (+$6,639) | 1989 (+9 yr) | $498,600 (+$71,900) | 7 (+2) | 10.8% (+2.3 pts) |
| Sparks, NV | 29.2 mi north | 109,106 (+50,742) | $86,979 (+$15,170) | 1991 (+11 yr) | $455,900 (+$29,200) | 7 (+2) | 9.5% (+1.0 pts) |
| Pahrump, NV | 288.1 mi southeast | 45,811 (-12,553) | $58,560 (-$13,249) | 1999 (+19 yr) | $283,400 (-$143,300) | 4 (-1) | 10.7% (+2.2 pts) |
| Las Vegas, NV | 317.4 mi southeast | 650,873 (+592,509) | $70,723 (-$1,086) | 1994 (+14 yr) | $395,300 (-$31,400) | 41 (+36) | 10.5% (+2.0 pts) |
| Summerlin South, NV | 319.5 mi southeast | 30,075 (-28,289) | $113,301 (+$41,492) | 2006 (+26 yr) | $641,600 (+$214,900) | 37 (+32) | 18.4% (+9.9 pts) |
ZIP codes in Carson City
| ZIP area touching Carson City, NV | Share of the ZIP's land inside Carson City | Share of Carson City's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 89703 (Carson City, NV) | 98.3% | 30.1% |
| 89701 (Carson City, NV) | 100.0% | 24.1% |
| 89706 (Carson City, NV) | 52.6% | 12.6% |
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Questions on Carson City
Carson City: what is the electricity rate?
Carson City, NV has no price of its own; its 58,364 residents are served by one of 1 utility, and a 930 kWh month costs $135.
Carson City: how does it rank among Nevada cities?
Carson City, NV: rank 10 of 14 by its 58,364 residents, rank 8 of 14 by $71,809 median income.
Carson City: how many homes heat with electricity?
Carson City, NV: 4,336 of 23,652 occupied homes, 18.3%; Carson City 18.3%.
Carson City: how much income goes to electricity?
At 930 kWh a month, 2.3% of the $71,809 median income in Carson City, NV.
Carson City: damaging storms reported nearby?
5 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Carson City, NV, 2015 to 2025, 8.6 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Carson City?
Carson City, NV: median home built 1980; 12,271 of 24,902 homes (49.3%) predate 1980, 14,901 are detached and 4,859 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Carson City, NV renters struggle with rent?
4,177 of 8,434 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many residents of Carson City, NV live below the poverty line?
6,183 residents.
How many Carson City, NV households have no car?
1,464 households; 14,902 have two or more.