City safety & data profile

MesquiteNV

Mesquite, NV is a 17K-resident city in Clark County with a median household income of $75,227.

Clark County, Nevada. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Mesquite, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Mesquite has a population larger than 36% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $388,600, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-28

17K
Population
Top 64%
By size
$75,227
Median income
$388,600
Median home
10.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Mesquite

Mesquite posts a median household income higher than 44% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Mesquite area.

Top 56%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Mesquite

Where Mesquite income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$75,227 Bottom 44% higher than 44% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NV $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Mesquite, NV beyond the headline numbers

Mesquite sits inside Clark County, Nevada, at roughly 36.81°N, -114.07°W. Population 17,496, $75,227 median household income. Median home value $388,600, median rent $1,181. Poverty rate 10.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Mesquite's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 45.6%, then short sleep duration at 35.1%. 1 hospital in/around Mesquite, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Mesquite from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
17,496
Mesquite
Median Income
$75,227
+11% vs avg
Median Home Value
$388,600
+71% vs avg
Median Age
63.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Clark County) - Mesquite's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
2.3M+18%
Median Income
$76,472+45%
Median Home Value
$431,000+161%
Poverty Rate
13%-14%
Unemployment
7.5%-40%

Economics

Economics indicators for Mesquite, NV
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,181/mo
Poverty Rate
10.6% -25% vs avg
Unemployment 5.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 23.7%
Work From Home 10.2%
Public Transit 0.9%

Population

White 76%
African American 0.7%
Asian 1.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
45.6%
Short Sleep Duration
35.1%
Obesity
29.5%
Physical Inactivity
27.4%
Frequent Physical Distress
17.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
15.4%
Diabetes
15.2%
Current Smoking
13.8%
Lack of Health Insurance
13.6%
Binge Drinking
11.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 61.6%
Annual Checkup 80.9%

Other Measures

Coronary Heart Disease
10.5%
Current Asthma
10%
Stroke
5.1%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Mesquite, NV? ▼
Mesquite, NV has a population of 17,496 people, located in Clark County, Nevada.
What is the median household income in Mesquite? ▼
The median household income in Mesquite, NV is $75,227 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 10.6%.
What is the median home value in Mesquite? ▼
The median home value in Mesquite, NV is $388,600. Median rent is $1,181/month.
What are the top health concerns in Mesquite? ▼
The top health indicators in Mesquite include High Blood Pressure (45.6%), Short Sleep Duration (35.1%), Obesity (29.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Mesquite? ▼
Mesquite has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Mesquite? ▼
The median age in Mesquite, NV is 63.4 years. 23.7% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Mesquite, NV is located in Clark County, Nevada. With a population of 17K and a $75,227 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Mesquite area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Mesquite's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Mesquite area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Mesquite against Nevada peers on any ranking lens. Explore Nevada

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Clark County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.