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Population
286
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
4,578 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$55,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$25,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Fort McDermitt

Straddling the Nevada-Oregon border along U.S. Route 95, Fort McDermitt is a small, quiet high-desert community closely intertwined with the Fort McDermitt Paiute and Shoshone Tribe. Set against the open backdrop of the Quinn River valley, daily life moves at an unhurried pace shaped by deep tribal heritage, wide-open mountain horizons, and ranching roots. It offers a remote, tight-knit setting for anyone drawn to rugged landscapes and genuine desert seclusion.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0ratingRural FitA+100.0rating

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