The Town FilesBattle Mountain, Nevada
Community in Lander County · population 3,705 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $203,800
- Household income
- $81,857
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 100°
- Snow a year
- 21 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 34.6
Battle Mountain is a community of 3,705 people in Lander County, Nevada. The median home is worth $203,800, below the typical Nevada town ($361,550). It ranks better transit than 91% of Nevada towns.
How Battle Mountain ranks
Percentile among Nevada towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Nevada towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Battle Mountain is worth $203,800, below the typical Nevada town ($361,550). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $81,857, which is more affordable than 89% of Nevada towns. Median rent is $899 a month. 72.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Battle Mountain | Typical Nevada town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $203,800 | $361,550 |
| Median rent | $899 | $1,386 |
| Median household income | $81,857 | $78,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 4.9× |
| Homeownership | 72.8% | 72.5% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1989 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.5% | — |
Who lives in Battle Mountain
| People | Battle Mountain | Typical Nevada town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.6 | 44.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.9% | 21.7% |
| Under 18 | 27.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.7% | 19.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.1% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 7.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 0.1% | 9.0% |
| Average commute | 20.1 min | 24.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.9% | 92.1% |
Weather in Battle Mountain
July highs average 99.5°F and January lows 22.1°F. About 9.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 20.8 inches of snow (typical Nevada town: 16.7 in). Expect about 82 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 158 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Battle Mountain since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Nevada town. The strongest, an F1, struck on May 5, 1994 about 2.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 5, 1994.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on August 30, 1970.
Severe weather in Lander County since 1996
Lander County has been included in 6 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4523: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3443: Covid-19 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3243: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| February 23, 2005 | Snowstorm | EM-3204: Snow |
| February 17, 2005 | Snowstorm | EM-3202: Record And/Or Near Record Snow |
Jobs and pay in Lander County
Lander County had 3,626 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $96,950 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Battle Mountain itself the ACS puts it at 13.2%.
Public schools in Battle Mountain
4 public schools with 1,066 students, about 24.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Mountain Elementary School | PK-4 | 438 | 25.8 |
| Eleanor Lemaire Junior High School | 5-8 | 320 | 29.1 |
| Battle Mountain High School | 9-12 | 308 | 20.5 |
| Lander County Adult Ed | 15-15 | — | — |
Battle Mountain questions
Is Battle Mountain, Nevada a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Battle Mountain scores better for retirees than 27% of Nevada towns and quieter than 56%. 13.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.6).
How much does a house cost in Battle Mountain?
The median owner-occupied home in Battle Mountain is valued at $203,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $81,857, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $899 a month.
What is the weather like in Battle Mountain?
July highs average 99.5°F and January lows 22.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 9.2 inches of precipitation a year and 20.8 inches of snow.
Does Battle Mountain get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Battle Mountain since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on May 5, 1994. The typical Nevada town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)