Carson City, Nevada
Population: 52,457
Located in Independent City County
Carson City enjoys a pleasant, high desert climate. Summers tend to be warm and dry with cool evenings while winters are cold and dry. Average annual snowfall is about 32 inches and average rainfall is 11 inches, with January being the wettest month. The average annual high temperature is 66.8 degrees F and the average annual low temperature is 34 degrees F. Carson City is a regional retail and wholesale trade center that draws shoppers from as far south as Bishop, California and from throughout adjacent counties to the east and west. Carson City's primary trade area, within a 25-mile radius, is estimated at 85,000 with a total trade area in excess of 225,000. Carson City retail and wholesale outlets did In 1969, Ormsby County and the City of Carson consolidated to form the present combined municipality of Carson City. The city is governed by a mayor and four-member Board of Supervisors, all elected to overlapping four-year terms. An appointed City Manager performs administrative functions and oversees city staff and departments. The Board of Supervisors solicit community representation and involvement through various citizen advisory boards, commissions and committees. The Carson City School District, with a total student enrollment of over 8,800 students, provides quality educational services to the entire community with one high school, an alternative high school, two middle schools and six elementary schools. In a cooperative venture, the community college and the high school recently constructed a technology center on the high school campus. There are also four private elementary schools and several private business and vocational schools in Carson City. Carson City is also home to Western Nevada Community College, one of the fastest-growing colleges in the state and a major contributor to the local economy. WNCC is a two-year public institution providing high-quality education to residents throughout the area. Over 5,000 full-time students receive instruction in the arts, science, job training and basic skills, and other university transfer programs. WNCC also coordinates with local business and industry, designing specialized training programs in machine tooling, drafting, electronics, computing and occupational skills. Graduates in applied science programs can gain an associate degree and be job-ready in nursing, criminal justice, child development and many other fields. A variety of community service classes are well tailored to the needs and interests of area residents. WNCC is currently undergoing a major expansion, including construction of an observatory. Find homes for sale in Carson City Nevada
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