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Nevada: Congressional District 3

Nevada: Congressional District 3

Living in Southern Nevada, away from its largest metropolitan center and extending into the vast desert and mountain regions, offers a unique lifestyle centered on expansive natural beauty and a more subdued pace. The quality of life is profoundly shaped by nearly year-round sunshine and an arid climate, providing incredible opportunities for outdoor recreation in dramatic landscapes like Red Rock Canyon for hiking and climbing, or the waters of nearby Lake Mead for boating and fishing. While summers are intensely hot, residents embrace the mild, often pleasant winters, making outdoor activities a constant possibility. This area is ideal for those seeking a tranquil existence with direct access to wilderness, often residing in communities designed to blend with the natural environment, offering stunning desert and mountain views.

A significant draw to this part of Nevada is its favorable tax structure, with no state income tax, which can lead to greater financial flexibility. This contributes to a generally affordable cost of living compared to neighboring California, though housing prices have seen increases in recent years. The economy here, while influenced by its proximity to larger population centers, also sustains itself through local services, smaller-scale tourism focused on nature and outdoor adventure, and some light industry. Educational opportunities within the public school system can vary, with some communities having well-regarded local schools, while others may require exploration of different options. However, the overarching appeal remains the serene environment, the abundance of outdoor activities, and a lifestyle that prioritizes space and connection to the rugged Nevada landscape.

COMMUNITY SNAPSHOTS

Enterprise, Clark County

Enterprise Livability Stats:

Suburb ● $$$ ● Schools: A ● Crime: N/A ● Community Health: Average ● Nearby Airport

Enterprise Homes for Sale and Rent

Living in Enterprise provides a contemporary suburban experience that expertly blends a quiet residential life with convenient access to the excitement of the Las Vegas Strip. This area is characterized by its modern master-planned communities, offering residents abundant amenities like diverse shopping centers, numerous parks, and quick drives to stunning outdoor havens such as Red Rock Canyon.

The local economy in Enterprise is deeply intertwined with the broader Las Vegas metropolitan area, drawing from the robust tourism and hospitality industries, but also seeing growth in healthcare, technology, and logistics. While major corporate headquarters might not be situated directly within Enterprise, the vast employment opportunities in nearby Las Vegas ensure a wide range of career paths.

Families in Enterprise benefit from the Clark County School District, one of the largest in the nation, providing a variety of educational options. Access to healthcare is comprehensive, with numerous clinics and specialized medical centers located throughout Enterprise and easy access to major hospitals in the Las Vegas Valley, including top-tier facilities offering a full spectrum of reproductive healthcare services. This combination of modern living, economic opportunity, and accessible amenities makes Enterprise a highly desirable place to call home.

Clark County, where Enterprise is located, has a relatively low overall climate vulnerability. It ranks 16th out of 17 counties in Nevada and falls into the 19th national vulnerability percentile for lowest vulnerability. However, Clark County is large and the vulnerabilities vary throughout, so researching individual locales will be important.

Key Vulnerabilities:

  • Community Baseline

    • Land Use: This is the most significant vulnerability, ranking in the 99th national vulnerability percentile and 1st in Nevada.

    • Minority Status & Language: Vulnerability in this area is also high, ranking in the 95th national vulnerability percentile and 5th in Nevada.

    • Criteria Air Pollutants: This ranks in the 94th national vulnerability percentile and 2nd in Nevada.

  • Climate Impacts

    • Temperature: Vulnerability to temperature ranks in the 91st national vulnerability percentile and 3rd in Nevada.

    • Air pollution-related illnesses: This ranks in the 74th national vulnerability percentile and 2nd in Nevada.

    • Temperature-related deaths: This ranks in the 69th national vulnerability percentile and 1st in Nevada.

Areas of Relative Resilience

  • Community Baseline

    • Health: Factors reflecting the overall state of population health show relatively low vulnerability, ranking in the 46th national vulnerability percentile.

    • Infrastructure: Vulnerability in essential structures and services is low, ranking in the 22nd national vulnerability percentile.

  • Climate Impacts

    • Health: Expected changes in community health from a warming climate show low vulnerability, ranking in the 38th national vulnerability percentile.

    • Social & Economic: The vulnerability related to the social and economic costs of climate change is very low, ranking in the 0th national vulnerability percentile.

    • Extreme Events: The vulnerability to historical and projected extreme weather events is also very low, ranking in the 0th national vulnerability percentile.

  • Overall Vulnerability for Clark County is very low, ranking 16th out of 17 counties in Nevada, which places it in the 19th national vulnerability percentile (lowest vulnerability).

Summerlin, Clark County

Summerlin Livability Stats:

Suburb ● $$$ ● Schools: B ● Crime: Not Available ● Community Health: Average ● Nearby Airport

Summerlin Homes for Sale and Rent

Summerlin, a sprawling and upscale master-planned community on the western edge of Las Vegas, is renowned for its high quality of life. This area features meticulously maintained neighborhoods, abundant parks, and an impressive array of amenities, including Downtown Summerlin's vibrant shopping and dining district. The local economy in Summerlin is robust and diverse, encompassing significant sectors like healthcare, with facilities such as Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, professional services, retail, and a growing presence in technology and finance. Its strategic location also provides convenient access to the vast employment opportunities of the broader Las Vegas metropolitan area, particularly within the tourism and hospitality industries on the Strip.

Education is a cornerstone of the Summerlin experience, with its top-rated schools falling under the highly-regarded Clark County School District, offering excellent academic programs and a wide range of extracurricular activities. Residents benefit from comprehensive access to high-quality healthcare, anchored by numerous clinics and the prominent Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, which provides a full spectrum of services, including readily available reproductive healthcare options. Beyond urban conveniences, Summerlin's location against the stunning Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area offers residents unparalleled access to outdoor recreation, blending sophisticated suburban living with the beauty of the natural landscape, all while being just a convenient drive from the entertainment and employment opportunities of the Las Vegas Strip.

Clark County, where Summerlin is located, has a relatively low overall climate vulnerability. It ranks 16th out of 17 counties in Nevada and falls into the 19th national vulnerability percentile for lowest vulnerability. However, Clark County is large and the vulnerabilities vary throughout, so researching individual locales will be important.

Key Vulnerabilities:

  • Community Baseline

    • Land Use: This is the most significant vulnerability, ranking in the 99th national vulnerability percentile and 1st in Nevada.

    • Minority Status & Language: Vulnerability in this area is also high, ranking in the 95th national vulnerability percentile and 5th in Nevada.

    • Criteria Air Pollutants: This ranks in the 94th national vulnerability percentile and 2nd in Nevada.

  • Climate Impacts

    • Temperature: Vulnerability to temperature ranks in the 91st national vulnerability percentile and 3rd in Nevada.

    • Air pollution-related illnesses: This ranks in the 74th national vulnerability percentile and 2nd in Nevada.

    • Temperature-related deaths: This ranks in the 69th national vulnerability percentile and 1st in Nevada.

Areas of Relative Resilience

  • Community Baseline

    • Health: Factors reflecting the overall state of population health show relatively low vulnerability, ranking in the 46th national vulnerability percentile.

    • Infrastructure: Vulnerability in essential structures and services is low, ranking in the 22nd national vulnerability percentile.

  • Climate Impacts

    • Health: Expected changes in community health from a warming climate show low vulnerability, ranking in the 38th national vulnerability percentile.

    • Social & Economic: The vulnerability related to the social and economic costs of climate change is very low, ranking in the 0th national vulnerability percentile.

    • Extreme Events: The vulnerability to historical and projected extreme weather events is also very low, ranking in the 0th national vulnerability percentile.

  • Overall Vulnerability for Clark County is very low, ranking 16th out of 17 counties in Nevada, which places it in the 19th national vulnerability percentile (lowest vulnerability).

We have put together a comprehensive guide for Nevada that includes:

  • Modeling data about climate risks, vulnerabilities, and strengths;

  • Political Context and Competitiveness;

  • Community Overview of the Region and Neighborhoods;

  • Economic Opportunity and Cost of Living; diversified economy with growing opportunities;

  • Schools and Education;

  • Civic Engagement Opportunities, including political, community and advocacy organizations.

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Why Nevada Represents the Future

Nevada embodies the kind of place where you can find some stability in a changing environment.

  • The climate is less vulnerable than much of the country, though it varies so specific research is necessary

  • Your vote genuinely matters in one of the nation's most competitive districts

  • Your voice can influence policy through accessible local government and civic engagement

  • Your life can flourish with affordable living, economic opportunity, and community connection

  • Your presence helps build the inclusive, competitive democracy we all need

This isn't just a place to find refuge—it's a place to build the future.