There are 17 counties and equivalents in Nevada.  There are 16 counties, each governed by a board of county commissioners.  Carson City is an independent city that is a functioning governmental unit at the place level and a county equivalent.
There are 71 county subdivisions in Nevada. They are all census county divisions (CCDs), which are delineated for statistical purposes, have no legal function, and are not governmental units.
Nevada Counties / Independent Cities - Populated Places in 17 Counties  
 
	
	
	
	
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				Carson City (city) County 
			
				Churchill County 
			
				Clark County 
			
				Douglas County 
			
				Elko County 
			
				Esmeralda County 
			
				Eureka County 
			
				Humboldt County 
			
				Lander County 
			
				Lincoln County 
			
				Lyon County 
			
				Mineral County 
			
				Nye County 
			
				Pershing County 
			
				Storey County 
			
				Washoe County 
			
				White Pine County 
			
	 
	
	
	Also see County: Census Data  | Physical, Cultural & Historical Features  | ZIP Codes  | Land, Farms, & Ranches 
		
	
  		The Nevada Counties / Independent Cities  section of the gazetteer lists the cities, towns, neighborhoods and subdivisions for each of the 17 Nevada Counties / Independent Cities.
		Also see Nevada County: ZIP Codes  | Physical, Cultural & Historical Features  | Census Data  | Land, Farms, & Ranches 
		Nearby physical features such as streams, islands and lakes are listed along with maps and driving directions. The same is true for both historical features and cultural features such as hospitals, parks, schools and airports.
		Each profile includes the current weather plus a seven day forecast. Note that for smaller populated places, the weather report may be for the nearest weather reporting station or airport.
		The local information and data include economic and demographic data, census information and facts about the local environmental situation including such items as maps of flood zones, local sources of pollution, air quality indices and local areas where hazardous materials may be used or stored.
		The complete category list for larger cities and towns includes: Arts & Culture, Census Data, Community Organizations, State and Local Government, Health & Medical, Newcomer Information, Local News Papers & Radio, Parks & Recreation, Pets & Hobbies, Schools & Libraries, Social Services, Travel and Tourism.