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Washoe County
City in Nevada, United States
Overview
Washoe County is home to the lively cities of Reno and Sparks, set beside scenic mountains and the iconic Truckee River. The area combines urban excitement, a lively arts scene, and easy access to outdoor adventure in northern Nevada.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Nevada
Population
486,492
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
40.67°, -119.66°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
73
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
67
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$3,019
Local Cost
$2,080
Local Income
$3,800
Cashless
92
English
98
Temperature
11.2°C
Summer Avg
23.0°C
Winter Avg
0.5°C
Record High
42.0°C
Record Low
-16.9°C
Humidity
47%
Precipitation
178 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 81/100.
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