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
-- Select County -- 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.
