Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada
Gardnerville Ranchos is a community of 12,114 people in Douglas County, Nevada.
Why visit Gardnerville Ranchos
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails and 13 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Farmer's Bank of Carson Valley, Gardnerville Elementary School, Carson Valley Golf Course and Lampe Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; December lows average 19°F, and about 22 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Gardnerville Ranchos
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Gardnerville Ranchos
Gardnerville Ranchos is a census-designated place in Douglas County, Nevada, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 11,318. The area is the namesake for the Gardnerville Ranchos Micropolitan Statistical area which includes other areas of Douglas County.
From the Wikipedia article Gardnerville Ranchos, Nevada (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks16
Farmer's Bank of Carson Valley
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Bank building on 1596 Esmeralda Avenue, Minden, Nevada
Gardnerville Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic Classical Revival-style school
1290 Toler Avenue, Gardnerville
Arendt Jensen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Gardnerville, Nevada, listed on the NRHP in Douglas County
Arendt Jensen Jr. House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Gardnerville, Nevada, listed on the NRHP in Douglas County
Carson Valley Hospital
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Place in Nevada listed on National Register of Historic Places
Carson Valley Improvement Club Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Place in Nevada listed on National Register of Historic Places
Dangberg Home Ranch Historic Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Place in Nevada listed on National Register of Historic Places
Douglas County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Courthouse in Nevada
Douglas County High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
High school in Nevada, United States
Gardnerville Branch Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Place in Nevada listed on National Register of Historic Places
Minden Butter Manufacturing Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Place in Nevada listed on National Register of Historic Places
Minden Elementary School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Place in Nevada listed on National Register of Historic Places
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes13
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 2.8 mi
1325 Highway 395 South, Gardnerville
Mo-We 06:00-23:00; Th 06:00-20:00; Fr-Su 06:00-23:00
1 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship5
Carson Valley United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 2.9 mi
1375 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville
Mo-Th 09:00-16:00,Fr 10:00-15:00,Su 08:00-12:00
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries11
G. L. Scarselli Elementary School
School · 1.4 mi
699 Long Valley Rd, Gardnerville
Healthcare3
Map of Gardnerville Ranchos
68 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 19°F | 1.7 in | 5.6 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 22°F | 1.3 in | 4.1 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 27°F | 1.2 in | 3.4 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 30°F | 0.5 in | 1.5 in |
| May | 73°F | 38°F | 0.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 44°F | 0.3 in | 0.1 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 49°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 47°F | 0.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 40°F | 0.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 31°F | 0.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 23°F | 0.8 in | 1.6 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 19°F | 1.5 in | 5.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Minden (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Douglas County has had 22 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2025-06-20: Conner Fire (Fire)
- 2024-07-16: Spring Valley Fire (Fire)
- 2023-04-27: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2021-07-22: Tamarack Fire (Fire)
- 2021-06-09: Jacks Valley Fire (Fire)
- 2020-07-07: Numbers Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Minden-Tahoe Airport (MEV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Gardnerville 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Ruhenstroth 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- East Valley 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- South Lake Tahoe 13 mi west, about 20 min by car
- Carson 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Dayton 28 mi northeast, about 45 min by car
- Truckee 39 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Reno 45 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Sparks 47 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Fernley 55 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Gardnerville Elementary School, Jennifer Cooper, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Farmers' Bank Of Carson Valley, Asilvero, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Douglas County High School, Jennifer Cooper, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Douglas County Courthouse, Jennifer Cooper, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gardnerville Branch Jail, Jennifer Cooper, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Home Ranch3 NRHP 80002466 Douglas County, NV, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Minden Flour Milling Company, Asilvero, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Minden Inn - Viewed From The Right, Asilvero, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Minden Butter Manufacturing Co. NRHP 86002263 Douglas County, NV, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Arendt Jensen House2 NRHP 89000126 Douglas County, NV, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Minden Wool Warehouse, Jennifer Cooper, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Arendt Jensen, Jr. House2 NRHP 94001405 Douglas County, NV, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carson Valley Hospital NRHP 79001462 Douglas County, NV, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carson Valley Improvement Club Hall 1, Jennifer Cooper, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Minden Elementary School - Viewed From The Right, Asilvero, CC BY-SA 3.0
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