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History: Carson City was founded in 1858 by pioneer Abraham Curry and takes its name
from the nearby Carson River, which early explorer John Fremont named after his scout,
the famed "Kit" Carson. With the discovery of the Comstock silver lode in nearby Virginia
City in 1859, Carson City
became a thriving commercial and industrial center. The Virginia & Truckee, richest of America’s short-line railroads, was established to transport the rich
ore from the mines to Carson
City, where a U.S. Mint was built to process the ore in Carson City.
Following organization of the Nevada Territory in 1861, Carson City was designated the
territorial capital and the county seat. In 1864 President Lincoln granted statehood to
Nevada and Carson City
was selected as the state capital and quickly became the seat of Local, state and territorial government.
Location & Trade Area: Carson City is situated in northwestern Nevada in the foothills of
the Sierra Nevada range at an altitude of about 4,700 feet. We are located at
the intersection of U.S. Highways 395, linking cities from Canada to Mexico, and 50, a direct
route from West to East. Carson City is 14 miles east of Lake Tahoe, 30 miles south of
Reno, 129 miles east of Sacramento and 437 miles northwest of Las Vegas. The smallest of
the state’s counties, Carson City encompasses 146 square miles and has a current
population of 50,410. Firmly established as a regional retail and commercial center,
Carson
City draws from an overall trade area of approximately 220,000 including Carson City,
portions of adjoining Lyon, Churchill and Mineral counties to the east, Douglas County to
the south and from as far south as Bishop, California. Map of region.
Economy: Being Nevada’s capital, Carson City is the seat of state government, which
accounts for 35% of total employment. Retail trade employment is 25%, hotel, gaming and
tourist services employ 20%, and manufacturing accounts for 14%. The balance is made up
of transportation, construction, finance, real estate and insurance. Carson City’s diversified
and stable economy has maintained a steady growth that has matched or outpaced the
statewide average. Carson City’s retail sales tax revenues have shown an average growth of
9.5% since 1991 and now generate over $600 million. Assessed valuations have shown an
average growth of 7.1% during that same period and are now over $700 million. Carson
City unemployment rates were 5.8% compared to the statewide average of 4.4%. Larry
Osborne, Executive Vice President of the Carson City Area Chamber
of Commerce, projects the healthy economy will be around for awhile. “Carson City’s retail and
commercial growth has established the area as a regional trade center and we expect to see
this economy continue to grow at a healthy rate.”
Climate: Carson City enjoys a pleasant, semi-desert climate with an average of 266 days
of sunshine. Summers tend to be warm and dry with cool evenings and an average annual
rainfall of 11 inches. Average high temperatures in July are 89.5 F. and the average low is
50.2 F. Winters are cold and dry with an average annual snowfall of 32 inches. The average
high temperature in January is 46.5 F. and the average low is 20.7 F.
Trade & Services: A wide selection of retail shopping is available in Carson City. Eight
shopping malls, including two enclosed malls, offer major department stores, retail chains,
specialty shops and eating places. Most professional services, e.g. attorneys, architects,
accountants, etc. are well represented in Carson City. There are over 20 child-care
facilities, a senior citizens center, convalescent/nursing facilities and several retirement
communities. There are 10 full-service banks, savings & loan associations and a credit
union that serve Carson City, several with convenient branches throughout the area. Many
major investment firms also have offices in Carson City. The Carson-Tahoe hospital is a
public, not-for-profit community hospital that has served the area since 1949. The hospital
currently has 124 beds and an active medical staff of 107. The facility includes a Life Stress
Center, 24-hour emergency care, nutritional counseling, CPR and wellness
programs in Carson City, a cardiac care center and the most modern of complex diagnostic equipment. The hospital
recently constructed a separate rehabilitation and physical therapy facility. There are several
additional specialized care clinics in Carson City as well as professional practitioners
providing dental, optometry, psychiatric, orthopedic and chiropractic services. There are
approximately 38 churches in Carson City representing most independent, denominational
and inter-denominational faiths.
Housing & Land Use: Carson City has approximately 19,400 housing units, with 54% of
those being single-family units. Thirty percent are multi-family units
and the balance is manufactured housing. Carson City neighborhoods offer a wide variety of housing and
property. The median sales price of a new single-family home was $162,750 in 1996, and
the median sales price of an existing single-family home was $125,950. Apartment rents
range from $450 to $1,000+ per month, depending on size, type and location of unit.
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