What is the population of Orovada, Nevada?

Orovada has a population of approximately 141 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Orovada, Nevada located?

Orovada is located in Nevada, United States, at approximate coordinates 41.5492°, -117.8236°.

What is the median household income in Orovada?

The median household income in Orovada is approximately $54,643 based on the most recent open data.

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Orovada

Total population

141

Median home value

$245,600

15.3%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$54,643

Orovada$55k

National$74k

Elevation1324 m

Land area117.32 km²

Weather42°F · Mostly Cloudy

Coordinates41.55°, -117.82°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

1324 m

Area

117.32 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Orovada is a census-designated place in Humboldt County, Nevada. As of the 2020 census, Orovada had a population of 117.

History & geography

History

The first permanent settlement at Orovada was made in 1918. The name is a combination of oro (Spanish "gold") and Nevada. A post office has been in operation at Orovada since 1920.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Orovada CDP has an area of , all land. U.S. Route 95 runs through the CDP, leading south to Winnemucca and north to the Oregon state line at McDermitt.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

67.1

Median home value

$245,600

Housing units

107

Poverty rate

Unemployment

Race & ethnicity

White

73.8%

Black

Asian

Hispanic

36.2%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

41.5492

Longitude

-117.8236

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Tonight

42°F

Mostly Cloudy

Friday

71°F

Mostly Sunny

Friday Night

43°F

Mostly Clear

Saturday

75°F

Sunny

Saturday Night

45°F

Mostly Clear

Sunday

79°F

Sunny

Forecast for Orovada, NV from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

26.7%

Diabetes

8.6%

Adult obesity

34.3%

Binge drinking

19.2%

Adult smoking

14.8%

No leisure activity

22.9%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

601

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

Common Raven
Corvus corax Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
40
Western Meadowlark
Sturnella neglecta Audubon, 1844 · Aves
27
Swainson's Hawk
Buteo swainsoni Bonaparte, 1838 · Aves
26
Black-billed Magpie
Pica hudsonia (Sabine, 1823) · Aves
26
Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis (Gmelin, 1788) · Aves
21
Long-billed Curlew
Numenius americanus Bechstein, 1812 · Aves
15
Western Kingbird
Tyrannus verticalis Say, 1823 · Aves
13
California Quail
Callipepla californica (Shaw, 1798) · Aves
12

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Orovada School
Elementary · Orovada · 37 students · 12.3:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)

112

Largest magnitude

4.1

Largest event

2015-12-28

Most recent

M 2.75 — 2026-02-16
52 km NE of Valmy, Nevada
M 3.49 — 2026-02-08
50 km NE of Valmy, Nevada
M 3.97 — 2025-12-24
61 km NE of Valmy, Nevada
M 2.68 — 2025-10-25
54 km NE of Valmy, Nevada
M 2.6 — 2025-10-10
49 km NE of Valmy, Nevada
M 3 — 2025-10-01
54 km NE of Valmy, Nevada

Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

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Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)

4.85

Annual solar (kWh/m²)

1,771

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)

344

Avg daily Wikipedia views

Attention level

Obscure

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about this place

Recent natural events nearby

Ground air-quality sensors

Recently spotted species

Nearest stream gauge

Events

Gallery

Sources

• Wikipedia
• US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
• NOAA National Weather Service
• Wikidata
• USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
• NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
• GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
• CDC PLACES
• Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
• Wikipedia Pageviews API