Owyhee, NV
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- 5,397 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Owyhee sits right on the high desert border between northern Nevada and southern Idaho, serving as the main community on the Duck Valley Indian Reservation. Home to the Shoshone-Paiute Tribes, the area features a rich ranching heritage and a peaceful, close-knit feel along the Owyhee River. State Route 225 runs directly through town, heading north into Idaho toward Mountain Home and south toward Elko for major grocery runs, supplies, and regional transit.
Most day-to-day essentials are located right in town. Local students attend Owyhee Combined School from kindergarten through twelfth grade, while the Owyhee Community Health Facility and tribal offices provide healthcare and community services. A helpful detail for newcomers is that Duck Valley observes Mountain Time, keeping local schedules in sync with nearby Idaho.
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