A town of 113, settled in 1996. Nearly 42.1% of it is conserved land.
The 2 things Rachel does most differently from other towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Be the first to start the conversation.
Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Rachel. Another town gets a different order.
4.0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. D.C. Day Park | 0.1 mi | 5 |
| 2. EWU Resort | — | 3 |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 87% of U.S. communities.
Rachel has chilly winters and hot summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 95°, a January night drops to 22°.
Rachel beats the Nevada average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Rachel | NV |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 8.9% | 14.5% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.3% | 15.6% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.7% | 7.4% |
18 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
Census-designated place in Nevada, United States
Rachel is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lincoln County, Nevada, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 48. As the closest settlement to the Nellis Air Force Range and Area 51, Rachel enjoys a modest celebrity status, particularly among aviation enthusiasts and UFO hunters.
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