Mount Charleston
Census-designated place in Clark County, Nevada
Mount Charleston is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Clark County, Nevada, with 314 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,510 ft (2,289 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Summerlin South, 18.4 miles SE.
- 314residents (2020 Census)
- 7,510 ftelevation · 2,289 m
- 29.3 sq miland area · 75.9 km²
- 11 / sq mipopulation density
- 89166ZIP code
About Mount Charleston
Mount Charleston is an unincorporated town and census-designated place in Clark County, Nevada, United States. The population was 357 at the 2010 census.
The town of Mount Charleston is named for nearby Mount Charleston whose Charleston Peak at 11,916 feet (3,632 m) is the highest point in Clark County. The town of Mount Charleston is in a valley of the Spring Mountains to the northwest of Las Vegas, noted for its hiking trails. It is also known for its Retreat on Charleston Peak, a 64-room hotel. At an elevation of approximately 7,500 feet, temperatures are much lower than in Las Vegas, which has an elevation of about 2,000 feet, making it a popular place for Las Vegans to vacation. The mean high temperature is 20.4 degrees (Fahrenheit) cooler than in Las Vegas. The area is also known as a vacation village for wealthy Las Vegas residents.
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Living in Mount Charleston
- Median household income
- $109,125
- Median home value
- $684,200
- Median age
- 53.9
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Mount Charleston had 314 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 314 |
|---|---|
| Density | 11 per sq mi (4 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mount Charleston at a glance
| State | Nevada (NV) |
|---|---|
| County | Clark County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 314 (2020) |
| Land area | 29.32 sq mi (75.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 7,510 ft (2,289 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.2625° N, 115.6139° W |
| ZIP code | 89166 |
| Official website | clarkcountynv.gov/administrative-services/town-liaison/Pages/Mt%20Charleston%20Town%20Advisory%20Board.aspx |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3249310 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mount Charleston
- Summerlin South18.4 mi SE
- Blue Diamond19.0 mi SE
- Las Vegas19.6 mi E
- Pahrump21.5 mi W
- Indian Springs22.2 mi N
- Spring Valley22.7 mi SE
- Charleston View, CA26.0 mi SW
- Enterprise27.8 mi SE
- Winchester28.0 mi E
- Sandy Valley29.1 mi S
- North Las Vegas29.3 mi E
- Paradise29.3 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Mount Charleston
What county is Mount Charleston in?
Mount Charleston is in Clark County, Nevada.
What is the population of Mount Charleston, NV?
314 people lived in Mount Charleston at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mount Charleston, NV?
The ZIP code of Mount Charleston is 89166.
What is the elevation of Mount Charleston?
7,510 feet (2,289 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mount Charleston?
Summerlin South (18.4 mi), Blue Diamond (19.0 mi), Las Vegas (19.6 mi), Pahrump (21.5 mi), Indian Springs (22.2 mi).
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