Smith Valley, Nevada (18012635448) · Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0

Smith Valley, Nevada (18173985806) · Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0

Smith Valley, Nevada (18014251299) · Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0

Smith Valley, Nevada (18014282249) · Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0

Walker River Near Smith Valley, Nevada (18012721990) · Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0

Walker River Near Smith Valley, Nevada (18012539498) · Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0

Smith Valley, Nevada

Smith Valley is a community of 1,807 people in Lyon County, Nevada.

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Population1,807 +11.1% since 2019

CountyLyon County

Elevation3,878 ft 1,182 m

Land area102.0 sq mi

ZIP codes89430, 89444

Nearest airportYerington Municipal Airport (EYR) 19 mi

Why visit Smith Valley

Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 1 place to eat, 1 place to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include Boulder Hill and Eagle Mountain.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; December lows average 18°F.

About Smith Valley

Smith Valley is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lyon County, Nevada, United States. As of the 2020 census, Smith Valley had a population of 1,710.

From the Wikipedia article Smith Valley, Nevada (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do6

Boulder Hill

Scenic view · 6.4 mi

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Eagle Mountain

Scenic view · 6.2 mi

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Jack Wright Summit

Scenic view · 3.9 mi

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Oreana Peak

Scenic view · 8.0 mi

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Taylor Hill

Scenic view · 2.0 mi

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Valley Point

Scenic view · 6.8 mi

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Museums and landmarks2

Hoye Mansion

Monument and historic site · 2.2 mi

2827 NV 208, Wellington

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Hoye Bridge

Monument and historic site · 5.2 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds1

Burbank Canyons Wilderness Study Area

Hiking and trails · 5.4 mi

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Restaurants and cafes1

C G Bar

Bar and pub · 2.1 mi

2822 NV 208, Wellington

Mo-Su 12:00-24:00

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Where to stay1

Walker River Resort

Campground · 6.2 mi

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Schools, colleges and libraries3

Smith Valley Schools

School · 2.5 mi
20 Day Lane, Smith

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Smith Valley Elementary School

School · 2.5 mi

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Smith Valley High School

School · 2.4 mi

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Map of Smith Valley

14 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.

Climate by month

Average high Average low Rain

Monthly table

Month	High	Low	Rain	Snow
Jan	46°F	19°F	1.0 in	0.2 in
Feb	51°F	23°F	0.8 in	0.0 in
Mar	59°F	28°F	0.8 in	0.1 in
Apr	64°F	32°F	0.4 in	0.0 in
May	74°F	40°F	0.7 in	0.0 in
Jun	84°F	47°F	0.4 in	0.0 in
Jul	93°F	54°F	0.3 in	0.0 in
Aug	91°F	52°F	0.2 in	0.0 in
Sep	82°F	44°F	0.1 in	0.0 in
Oct	69°F	33°F	0.4 in	0.0 in
Nov	55°F	24°F	0.5 in	0.0 in
Dec	45°F	18°F	0.7 in	0.4 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Smith 6 N (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$67,132median household income

$756,000median home value

63.3median age

36.2%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher

84.6%of homes are owner-occupied

44.3 minaverage commute

Age of residents

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Lyon County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.

2023-04-27: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
2018-06-17: Upper Colony Fire (Fire)
2017-02-17: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
2008-01-08: Severe Winter Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)

OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.

Getting there and nearby towns

Yerington Municipal Airport (EYR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.

Ruhenstroth 18 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
East Valley 20 mi northwest, about 33 min by car
Gardnerville Ranchos 22 mi west, about 35 min by car
Gardnerville 22 mi northwest, about 36 min by car
Minden 25 mi northwest, about 40 min by car
Johnson Lane 27 mi northwest, about 43 min by car
Indian Hills 31 mi northwest, about 50 min by car
Carson 32 mi northwest, about 52 min by car
South Lake Tahoe 34 mi west, about 55 min by car
Dayton 35 mi north, about 56 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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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
Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text

Photo credits

Smith Valley, Nevada (18012635448), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
Smith Valley, Nevada (18173985806), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
Smith Valley, Nevada (18014251299), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
Smith Valley, Nevada (18014282249), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
Walker River Near Smith Valley, Nevada (18012721990), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
Walker River Near Smith Valley, Nevada (18012539498), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
Walker River Near Smith Valley, Nevada (18014219879), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
Walker River Near Smith Valley, Nevada (18014190299), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
2015-10-28 17 38 03 View north from the south end of Nevada State Route 823 (Lower Colony Road) in Lyon County, Nevada, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
ISS014-E-16698 - View of California, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
2015-10-28 17 51 10 View east from the west end of Nevada State Route 825 (Gage Road) in Lyon County, Nevada, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
2015-10-28 17 47 05 View south from the north end of Nevada State Route 338 (Sweetwater Road) in Lyon County, Nevada, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
2015-10-28 17 49 32 View north from the south end of Nevada State Route 824 (Day Lane) in Lyon County, Nevada, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
2015-10-28 17 42 02 View south from the north end of Nevada State Route 829 (Wellington Road) in Lyon County, Nevada, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
Elymus elymoides (3925769167), Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
Stipa speciosa (Achnatherum speciosum) (20383405706), Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
Stipa speciosa (Achnatherum speciosum) (20415844771), Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
Stipa speciosa (Achnatherum speciosum) (20223031949), Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
Stipa speciosa (Achnatherum speciosum) (20221718348), Matt Lavin from Bozeman, Montana, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Smith Valley, Nevada

Why visit Smith Valley

Weather in Smith Valley

About Smith Valley

Things to do6

Boulder Hill

Eagle Mountain

Jack Wright Summit

Oreana Peak

Taylor Hill

Valley Point

Museums and landmarks2

Hoye Mansion

Hoye Bridge

Parks, trails and playgrounds1

Burbank Canyons Wilderness Study Area

Restaurants and cafes1

C G Bar

Where to stay1

Walker River Resort

Schools, colleges and libraries3

Smith Valley Schools

Smith Valley Elementary School

Smith Valley High School

Map of Smith Valley

Climate by month

People and cost of living

Disaster history

Getting there and nearby towns

Local news

Reviews, tips and questions

Sources and licences