MesquiteNevada
Mesquite is a city located in the northeast corner of Clark County, Nevada, United States adjacent to the Arizona state line and 80 miles (130 km) northeast of Las Vegas on Interstate 15. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 20,471.
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About Mesquite
Mesquite is a close-knit town in southeastern Nevada with an estimated population of 23,599. It ranks as the 8th largest city in Nevada.
Mesquite holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 31.76 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 743 residents per square mile.
📰 Mesquite News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Mesquite Unique
- A top-25 city in Nevada by population (#8 of 19 incorporated places).
- Positioned in southeastern Nevada, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Home to 1.2% of Nevada's city-dwelling population.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 23,599.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Mesquite
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Mesquite
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Virgin Valley Heritage Museum · Museum
- Donkey History Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Mesquite
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Mesquite
- Hughes Charles Arthur MS
- Virgin Valley ES
- Virgin Valley HS
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Mesa View Regional Hospital ★★ (2/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.