About Austin
Austin, NV is a small unincorporated community located in central Nevada.
Officially, Austin is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 1.15 square miles.
📰 Austin News Today
- 2,000-acre wildfire burns outside Austin, Nevada Elko Daily Free Press · Aug 17
- Lightning-caused wildfire near Austin, Nevada, 81% contained KSNV · Aug 9
- Firefighters battling New Pass Fire keep charred acreage steady KOLO | 8 News Now · Aug 2
- New Pass Fire now 81% contained KTVN · Aug 9
- New Pass Fire near Austin grows to 37,899 acres, 81% contained KRXI2 · Jul 28
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Austin Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Austin — but the Nevada one has a character all its own.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Part of the fabric of Nevada — one of 132 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 1+ neighboring communities within 20 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Austin Historical Society Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Austin
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Austin
- Austin Combined Schools
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNevada
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area1.15 sq mi
Coordinates39.4975, -117.0740