Nellis AFB
Census-designated place in Clark County, Nevada
Nellis AFB is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Clark County, Nevada, with 4,379 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is North Las Vegas, 3.5 miles NW.
- 4,379residents (2020 Census)
- 2.7 sq miland area · 7.1 km²
- 1,598 / sq mipopulation density
- 89115ZIP code
About Nellis AFB
Nellis Air Force Base is a city in the United States. It is located in Clark County and the state of Nevada northeast of Las Vegas, 3,300 km (2,100 mi) west of the country's capital city of Washington, D.C. Nellis Air Force Base is located at an elevation of 576 meters (1,890 ft) above sea level and has a population of 3,187.
The land around Nellis Air Force Base is flat to the west, but to the east, it is hilly. The highest point in the area is Frenchman Mountain, 1,205 meters (3,953 ft) above sea level, 9.1 km (5.7 mi) southeast of Nellis Air Force Base. The population of the Nellis Air Force Base CDP is 2,915 inhabitants per square kilometer (7,550 inhabitants per square mile). The nearest large city is Las Vegas, 10.7 km (6.6 mi) southwest of Nellis Air Force Base. The area surrounding Nellis is dominated by houses. In the region around Nellis Air Force Base, springs and other resources are unusually common.
The climate is hot and humid. The average temperature is 23 °C (73 °F). The hottest month is July, at 37 °C (99 °F); the coldest is January, at 8 °C (46 °F). The average annual rainfall is 133 millimeters (5.2 in). The wettest month is September, with 26 millimeters (1.0 in) of rain; the driest is June, with 1 millimeter (0.039 in).
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Living in Nellis AFB
- Median household income
- $68,652
- Median rent
- $2,143/mo
- Median age
- 20.8
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Nellis AFB had 4,379 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,379 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,598 per sq mi (617 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Nellis AFB at a glance
| State | Nevada (NV) |
|---|---|
| County | Clark County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 4,379 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.74 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Coordinates | 36.2466° N, 115.0571° W |
| ZIP code | 89115 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3250400 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Nellis AFB
- North Las Vegas3.5 mi NW
- Sunrise Manor4.7 mi S
- Winchester8.8 mi SW
- Whitney10.1 mi S
- Las Vegas11.6 mi W
- Paradise11.9 mi S
- Spring Valley15.6 mi SW
- Henderson16.8 mi S
- Summerlin South17.5 mi SW
- Enterprise19.0 mi SW
- Blue Diamond24.5 mi SW
- Boulder City28.3 mi S
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Frequently asked questions about Nellis AFB
What county is Nellis AFB in?
Nellis AFB is in Clark County, Nevada.
What is the population of Nellis AFB, NV?
4,379 people lived in Nellis AFB at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Nellis AFB, NV?
The ZIP code of Nellis AFB is 89115.
What towns are near Nellis AFB?
North Las Vegas (3.5 mi), Sunrise Manor (4.7 mi), Winchester (8.8 mi), Whitney (10.1 mi), Las Vegas (11.6 mi).
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