The Consolidated Municipality of Carson City is the capital of Nevada. In 1969, Ormsby County and the City of Carson consolidated to form the present combined municipality of Carson City. The largest nearby city to Carson City is Reno, about 30 miles to the north. Carson City is one of only two capital cities in the United States that borders another state; the other is Trenton, New Jersey.Nevada's capital offers more than you might think. Carson City's rustic beginnings as a frontier town shine bright with history, museumes, events and more.

Carson City is a regional retail and wholesale trade center that draws shoppers from as far south as Bishop, California and from throughout adjacent counties to the east and west.

The Carson City School District, with a total student enrollment of over 8,800 students, provides quality educational services to the entire community with one high school, an alternative high school , two middle schools and six elementary schools. In a cooperative venture, the community college and the high school recently constructed a technology center on the high school campus. There are also four private elementary schools and several private business and vocational schools in Carson City.

Carson City is also home to Western Nevada Community College, one of the fastest-growing colleges in the state and a major contributor to the local economy. WNCC is a two-year public institution providing high-quality education to residents throughout the area. Over 5,000 full-time students receive instruction in the arts, science, job training and basic skills, and other university transfer programs. WNCC also coordinates with local business and industry, designing specialized training programs in machine tooling, drafting, electronics, computing and occupational skills. Graduates in applied science programs can gain an associate degree and be job-ready in nursing, criminal justice, child development and many other fields. A variety of community service classes are well tailored to the needs and interests of area residents. WNCC is currently undergoing a major expansion, including construction of an observatory.

Housing Cost

Carson City neighborhoods offer a wide-range of housing from affordable to affluent. The average home price is $270,000 while houses range from $120,000 to $775,000.

Demographics

Estimated population in July 2006: 55,289.  Carson City covers 143.4 square miles.  It sits at an elevation of 4,730 feet above sea level.

Climate

Carson City, NV climate is mild during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 60's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 89.20 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is December with an average minimum temperature of 20.80 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be relatively big during summer with a difference that can reach 39 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 25 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Carson City is 10.36 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is January with an average rainfall of 1.82 Inches.

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