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Living in
Cold Springs.
Cold Springs is an unincorporated community in Washoe County, NV. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Cold Springs
Cold Springs is a community of 11,223 people in Nevada. The median household income is $93,732, median rent runs about $2,185 per month, and median home values are around $433,300. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.
Cold Springs at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Foreign-Born
6.5%
Broadband Internet
94.7%
of households
Median household income
Demographics6.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Cold Springs: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Cold Springs, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (34.9%), and 4.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
30.9%
of residents
65 and Older
12.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
40.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.7%
of households
Married Couples
62.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.13
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 37% above NV average
Rent, home values, and income in Cold Springs
In Cold Springs, rent runs 37% above the NV average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
31.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
0.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,467
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
91.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2004
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.2%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts below NV average
Unemployment in Cold Springs and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Washoe County, which includes Cold Springs, is 1 percentage points lower than the NV average.
Unemployment rate
Cold Springs: Washoe County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Washoe County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Cold Springs is about 2% of Washoe County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Cold Springs Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Reno, NV metro area
Commute31.2 min avg
How Cold Springs residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Cold Springs, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 37% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
Small hub2.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 109 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 13% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Washoe County Sheriff's Office, which covers Cold Springs, runs 13% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
286.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
581.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Washoe County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 65 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Washoe County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Washoe County, which includes Cold Springs, the most common type is high wind, with 65 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 65 | High Wind | $1.5M |
| 2024 | 77 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 65 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 59 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 39 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2020 | 29 | Winter Weather | Not estimated |
| 2019 | 31 | Heavy Snow | $60,000 |
| 2018 | 45 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
203 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Washoe County, county-wide
Cold Springs is about 2% of Washoe County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality50 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Washoe County, which includes Cold Springs, is typically good — 183 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
50
Good Days
183
per year
Moderate Days
180
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Washoe County, county-wide
Cold Springs is about 2% of Washoe County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Cold Springs has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/54°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/38°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
45°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
11.0"
Annual Snowfall
16.7"
Hot Days/Year
40
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
147
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
44
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 24°F | 1.59" |
| Feb | 47°F | 26°F | 1.55" |
| Mar | 54°F | 31°F | 1.24" |
| Apr | 60°F | 35°F | 0.48" |
| May | 69°F | 42°F | 0.59" |
| Jun | 79°F | 49°F | 0.51" |
| Jul | 89°F | 57°F | 0.39" |
| Aug | 87°F | 55°F | 0.19" |
| Sep | 79°F | 48°F | 0.32" |
| Oct | 66°F | 37°F | 0.76" |
| Nov | 52°F | 29°F | 1.15" |
| Dec | 43°F | 24°F | 2.20" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Cold Springs
Uninsured
8.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Cold Springs's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.3 mi away · Reno
Renown Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.5 mi away · Reno
Dini-townsend Hospital at Nnmh
Psychiatric · 14.7 mi away · Sparks
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education21.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Cold Springs
Cold Springs's student/teacher ratio is 21.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 18.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
18.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Cold Springs (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 15,599 students · in-state tuition $10,300 · 61% graduate · median earnings $67,303 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Lassen Volcanic National Park, 94 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Cold Springs
Cold Springs has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Lassen Volcanic National Park (94 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Lassen Volcanic National Park
National Park
94 mi awayCities Near Cold Springs
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Cold Springs?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Cold Springs FAQ
Is Cold Springs, Nevada affordable?⌄
Cold Springs's median rent is $2,185/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $93,732/year. Median home value is $433,300.
Is Cold Springs, Nevada safe?⌄
Cold Springs is policed by the Washoe County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 287 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 581 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Cold Springs, Nevada?⌄
Washoe County, which includes Cold Springs, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Cold Springs, Nevada?⌄
The cost of living in Cold Springs is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,185/month and median household income is $93,732/year. The median home value is $433,300. About 31% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Cold Springs, Nevada?⌄
The average commute in Cold Springs is 31 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from