Updated April 2026 · 7 cities · 6 data sources
Nevada Data Profile 2026: Crime, Schools, Water, Air, Hospitals & City Spending
Crime & Safety
Nevada has an average safety score of 58.6/100 across 5 cities, below the national average of 61.5/100.
Safest Cities
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violent Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson | 70 | B | 368.6 |
| Las Vegas | 65 | B | 271.9 |
| North Las Vegas | 58 | C | 546.2 |
| Reno | 55 | C | 563.4 |
| Sparks | 45 | D | 675.7 |
Most Dangerous Cities
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violent Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparks | 45 | D | 675.7 |
| Reno | 55 | C | 563.4 |
| North Las Vegas | 58 | C | 546.2 |
| Las Vegas | 65 | B | 271.9 |
| Henderson | 70 | B | 368.6 |
School Quality
Nevada cities average a school score of 70/100 across 1 cities.
Water Safety
Nevada cities average a water safety score of 92/100 across 5 cities.
Cleanest Water
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henderson | 100 | A | 0 |
| North Las Vegas | 100 | A | 0 |
| Reno | 100 | A | 0 |
| Las Vegas | 80 | A | 0 |
| Carson City | 80 | A | 0 |
Most Water Violations
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas | 80 | A | 0 |
| Henderson | 100 | A | 0 |
| North Las Vegas | 100 | A | 0 |
| Reno | 100 | A | 0 |
| Carson City | 80 | A | 0 |
Air Quality
Nevada cities average a median AQI of 39 across 2 cities.
Best Air Quality
| City | Median AQI | Grade | Unhealthy Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elko | 31 | C | 16 |
| Carson City | 47 | C | 58 |
Worst Air Quality
| City | Median AQI | Grade | Unhealthy Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson City | 47 | C | 58 |
| Elko | 31 | C | 16 |
Hospital Quality
Nevada cities have an average hospital quality rating of 2.8/5 across 7 cities with a total of 31 hospitals tracked.
Top-Rated Hospital Cities
| City | Avg Quality | Hospital Count |
|---|---|---|
| Sparks | 4/5 | 2 |
| Reno | 3.3/5 | 5 |
| North Las Vegas | 3/5 | 2 |
| Carson City | 3/5 | 1 |
| Las Vegas | 2.4/5 | 15 |
City Spending
Nevada cities average $11,508.6 in per-capita spending with an average fiscal health score of 75/100.
Most Fiscally Efficient
| City | Fiscal Score | Per Capita |
|---|---|---|
| Reno | 90/100 | $11,698 |
| Las Vegas | 82/100 | $9,085 |
| North Las Vegas | 69/100 | $11,006 |
| Henderson | 67/100 | $16,120 |
| Sparks | 67/100 | $9,634 |
Biggest Spenders (Per Capita)
| City | Per Capita | Fiscal Score |
|---|---|---|
| Henderson | $16,120 | 67/100 |
| Reno | $11,698 | 90/100 |
| North Las Vegas | $11,006 | 69/100 |
| Sparks | $9,634 | 67/100 |
| Las Vegas | $9,085 | 82/100 |
According to data compiled by CitySpend.org from 6 federal sources, Nevada has 7 tracked cities with an average safety score of 58.6, school score of 70, and water safety score of 92.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on FBI crime data, Henderson is the safest city in Nevada with a safety score of 70/100 (Grade B).
Las Vegas has the highest average school score in Nevada at 70/100 (Grade B).
Henderson has the highest water safety score in Nevada at 100/100 with 0 violations.
Reno has the highest fiscal health score in Nevada at 90/100 with per-capita spending of $11,698.
Elko has the best air quality in Nevada with a median AQI of 31 (Grade C).
Cross-site data compiled from CrimeContext, WaterSafe, AirHistory, SchoolGrades, HospitalCosts, and CitySpend databases. Scores reflect the most recent federal data available for each dimension.