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.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Higher |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Higher |
| Number of elementary schools | 3 |
| Number of middle schools | 1 |
| Number of high schools | 1 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 0 / 0 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Technologies Academy | Las Vegas, NV | Silver | 1,029 |
| Boulder City High School | Boulder City, NV | Bronze | 724 |
| Community College High School-East | North Las Vegas, NV | Bronze | 100 |
| Community College High School-South | Henderson, NV | Bronze | 110 |
| Community College High School-West | Las Vegas, NV | Bronze | 189 |
| Coronado High School | Las Vegas, NV | Silver | 2,817 |
| Las Vegas Academy of International Studies, Performing & Visual Arts Magnet | Las Vegas, NV | Silver | 1,505 |
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada--Las Vegas | Las Vegas, NV | Tier 4, Nat. U. | 28,008 |
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