Storey County
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- Population
- 4,140
- Area
- 263.8 sq mi (683.24 km²), 0.73 sq mi water
- Median age
- 52.8
- Households
- 1,892
- Persons per household
- 2.2
- Median household income
- $93,409
- Median house value
- $426,400
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
Cities & Towns in Storey County
Local News
Free Dementia Self-Management Program Available
UNR's Dementia Engagement, Education and Research (DEER) Program is offering a Dementia Self-Management Program where participants can connect with peers, explore the Dementia Self-Management Guidebook, and practice strategies to support their well-being.
C Street Road Closure for Outhouse Races Oct. 3 & 4
C Street will be closed from Sutton Street to Taylor Street to ALL vehicle traffic both Oct. 3 and Oct. 4. Outhouse traffic, however, will be moving full speed ahead — only in Storey County. ??
Storey County Resource Fair
We hope to see you at the Storey County Community Resource Fair hosted by Storey County Health and Community Services! The fair is on Oct. 13, 2026, from 12-4 p.m. at Piper's Opera House.
C Street Road Closures for Street Vibrations Sept. 25 & 26
Sept. 25: C Street from Sutton to Taylor will be open to motorcycle parking/access only. Post Office access will remain available. Sept. 26: C Street from Sutton to Silver will be open to motorcycle parking/access only. Post Office access will be limited.
WVIA Public Media
Published September 14The true fake story behind the annual Virginia City Camel Race
Back in the 1950s, a newspaper editor in Nevada wrote a fake story about a camel race happening in his town as a joke. Eventually, he helped make it a real thing and the annual Virginia City Camel Race was born, which continues to this day.