Boulder City, NV
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 15,697 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
The climate is usually dry and hot in the summer, with mild winters and the possibility of thunderstorms throughout the year.
Geography
The city overlooks Lake Mead, the world’s deepest man-made reservoir, which was formed by the dam.
Cultural Attractions
The Boulder City/Hoover Dam Museum tells the story of the dam’s construction.
Recreation
The Colorado River affords aquatic sports like whitewater rafting, and the city is home to two championship golf courses.
Historical
There was much controversy over the naming of the dam--in fact, when Hoover visited the site to make a speech in 1932, he was booed by the workers.
| Air quality [details] | 86 |
| Percentage of days where air quality is good [details] | 51.0% |
| Number of doctors associated with the county [details] | 4,937 |
| Hospitals in the location itself / within 15 miles / within 30 miles | 1 / 15 / 48 |
| America's Best Hospitals in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 0 / 0 |
Closest hospitals
| Name | City/State | Ranked in America's Best Hospitals |
|---|---|---|
| St. Rose Dominican Hospital-Rose de Lima | Henderson , NV | No |
| St. Rose Dominican Hospital-Siena | Henderson , NV | No |
| Desert Springs Hospital Medical Center | Las Vegas , NV | No |
| Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center | Las Vegas , NV | No |
| Spring Valley Hospital Medical Center | Las Vegas , NV | No |
| University Medical Center | Las Vegas , NV | No |
| Valley Hospital Medical Center | Las Vegas , NV | No |
| MountainView Hospital | Las Vegas , NV | No |
Closest nursing homes ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Overall Rating | Medicare/Medicaid Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder City Hospital Snf | Boulder City, NV | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Mountainview Care Center At Bc | Boulder City, NV | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Nevada State Veterans Home - Boulder City | Boulder City, NV | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Henderson Healthcare Center | Henderson, NV | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Delmar Gardens Of Green Valley | Henderson, NV | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Tlc Care Center | Henderson, NV | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Harmon Medical & Rehabilitation Hosp - Snf | Las Vegas, NV | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| Kindred Hospital Las Vegas - Flamingo - Snf | Las Vegas, NV | Too new to rate | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Life Care Cent-Paradise Valley | Las Vegas, NV | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Las Vegas Healthcare And Rehab Center | Las Vegas, NV | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Vegas Valley Rehabilitation Hospital | Las Vegas, NV | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| The Heights Of Summerlin, LLC | Las Vegas, NV | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Gaye Haven Icf | Las Vegas, NV | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| Las Ventanas Retirement Comm Snf | Las Vegas, NV | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare |
| St Joseph Transitional Rehabilitation Center | Las Vegas, NV | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Desert Lane Care Center | Las Vegas, NV | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Silver Ridge Healthcare Center | Las Vegas, NV | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Torrey Pines Care Center | Las Vegas, NV | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| College Park Rehabilitation Center | North Las Vegas, NV | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Mission Pines Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr | North Las Vegas, NV | 1 out of 5 stars | Medicaid |
| North Las Vegas Care Center | North Las Vegas, NV | 2 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Life Care Center Of Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | 3 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| The Plaza Regency At Sun Mountain | Las Vegas, NV | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Caremeridian | Las Vegas, NV | 5 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
| El Jen Convalescent Hosp Snf | Las Vegas, NV | 4 out of 5 stars | Medicare and Medicaid |
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