Caliente
City in Lincoln County, Nevada
Caliente is a city in Lincoln County, Nevada, with 990 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,406 ft (1,343 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Beaverdam, 3.9 miles NE.
- 990residents (2020 Census)
- 4,406 ftelevation · 1,343 m
- 53.0 sq miland area · 137.3 km²
- 19 / sq mipopulation density
- 89042ZIP code
About Caliente
Caliente , formerly known as Culverwell and Calientes, is a city in Lincoln County, Nevada, United States. The population was 990 at the 2020 census. It is both the least populous incorporated city in Nevada and the only incorporated city in Lincoln County. The city's name originated from the nearby hot springs, as "caliente" is the Spanish word meaning "hot".
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Living in Caliente
- Median home value
- $189,800
- Median rent
- $692/mo
- Median age
- 38
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Caliente had 990 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 990 |
|---|---|
| Density | 19 per sq mi (7 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Caliente at a glance
| State | Nevada (NV) |
|---|---|
| County | Lincoln County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 990 (2020) |
| Land area | 53.02 sq mi (137.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,406 ft (1,343 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6458° N, 114.4929° W |
| ZIP code | 89042 |
| Official website | cityofcaliente.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3208500 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Caliente
- Beaverdam3.9 mi NE
- Bennett Springs4.9 mi N
- Panaca11.1 mi NE
- Dry Valley19.4 mi NE
- Pioche21.3 mi N
- Ursine27.1 mi NE
- Modena, UT32.6 mi E
- Mount Wilson40.8 mi N
- Enterprise, UT41.4 mi E
- Beryl Junction, UT46.1 mi E
- Veyo, UT48.8 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Caliente
What county is Caliente in?
Caliente is in Lincoln County, Nevada.
What is the population of Caliente, NV?
990 people lived in Caliente at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Caliente, NV?
The ZIP code of Caliente is 89042.
What is the elevation of Caliente?
4,406 feet (1,343 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Caliente?
Beaverdam (3.9 mi), Bennett Springs (4.9 mi), Panaca (11.1 mi), Dry Valley (19.4 mi), Pioche (21.3 mi).
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