Nevada County offers a unique blend of rural and small-town living, with the added convenience of being close to major urban centers like Sacramento, Reno, and the San Francisco Bay Area. Our beautiful setting, strong community bonds, and ideal work-life balance make Nevada County a desirable destination for local businesses, residents, and tourists alike.

Distance to Major Cities From Grass Valley / Nevada City
(Western Nevada County)

Distance to Major Cities from Truckee
(Eastern Nevada County)

• To: Sacramento Southwest – 102 miles
• To: Reno-Tahoe International Airport – 35.7 miles
• To: San Francisco West – 188 miles
• To: Reno Northeast – 31 miles
• To: South Lake Tahoe Southeast – 45 miles

Oh, and great Weather too!

Our area is blessed with a fantastic climate, offering a long, warm, sunny season, an incredible display of color changes in the fall, and cool, snowy winters. The rainfall averages just over 10 inches in January, and summer temperatures are mild, with average highs near 85 degrees in July. Our higher elevations receive an average of 206 inches of snow per year, making it a perfect winter destination for skiing, snowboarding, and other winter activities.