Nevada ranks 10th out of 50 states for lowest Social Security dollars per capita at $2,003.63. The study is based on a total of 2,887,725 Nevadans who received a reported $5,785,922,700 in Social Security Payments in the past year.
The percentage of households receiving social security in Nevada varies by county.
Social Security Benefits are administered by the Federal government, and are available to citizens of all states including Nevada. There are 17 government social security benefits that you may apply for as a resident of Nevada.
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How do the per capita social security payments compare across the largest cities in Nevada?
City | Payments | Details |
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Carson City |
$2,526.94 |
Carson City ranks 36th of 65 among cities in Nevada with the lowest social security payments. Carson City residents received $137,008,300 in social security payments in the past year. |
Enterprise |
$1,127.42 |
Enterprise ranks 7th of 65 among cities in Nevada with the lowest social security payments. Enterprise residents received $175,621,000 in social security payments in the past year. |
Henderson |
$2,694.68 |
Henderson ranks 41st of 65 among cities in Nevada with the lowest social security payments. Henderson residents received $767,489,900 in social security payments in the past year. |
Las Vegas |
$1,897.26 |
Las Vegas ranks 20th of 65 among cities in Nevada with the lowest social security payments. Las Vegas residents received $1,179,456,600 in social security payments in the past year. |
North Las Vegas |
$1,268.35 |
North Las Vegas ranks 10th of 65 among cities in Nevada with the lowest social security payments. North Las Vegas residents received $297,286,800 in social security payments in the past year. |
Paradise |
$1,684.73 |
Paradise ranks 15th of 65 among cities in Nevada with the lowest social security payments. Paradise residents received $390,619,200 in social security payments in the past year. |
Reno |
$1,997.28 |
Reno ranks 22nd of 65 among cities in Nevada with the lowest social security payments. Reno residents received $478,813,000 in social security payments in the past year. |
Sparks |
$2,131.17 |
Sparks ranks 25th of 65 among cities in Nevada with the lowest social security payments. Sparks residents received $206,267,800 in social security payments in the past year. |
Spring Valley |
$1,836.65 |
Spring Valley ranks 19th of 65 among cities in Nevada with the lowest social security payments. Spring Valley residents received $359,332,900 in social security payments in the past year. |
Sunrise Manor |
$1,387.05 |
Sunrise Manor ranks 11th of 65 among cities in Nevada with the lowest social security payments. Sunrise Manor residents received $268,885,200 in social security payments in the past year. |
How does Nevada compare nationally? See which states receive the most social security payments.
We breakdown over 3,000 counties nationwide and rank states with the most and least social security payments given to residents.
Social Security StatisticsWhich areas receive the most food stamp public assistance in Nevada? We breakdown food stamps by city and county statewide and rank communities with the most and least food and nutrional supplements given to residents.
Nevada Food Stamp StatisticsWhich areas have the highest rate of poverty in Nevada? We breakdown the poverty rate by city and county across Nevada and rank communities with the highest and lowest concentrations of residents living below the poverty line.
Nevada Poverty StatisticsHousehold Size | Poverty Level |
---|---|
1 | $12,140 |
2 | $16,460 |
3 | $20,780 |
4 | $25,100 |
5 | $29,420 |
6 | $33,740 |
Per Additional | +$4,320 |
The poverty line for Nevada in 2018 is based on the federal guidelines, which begins at $12,140 for a single person, adding $4,320 for each additional person.