Profile for Battle Mountain, Nevada, NV

Battle Mountain is at the junction of the Reese and Humboldt rivers.

Mining town

When the Washington Post chose Battle Mountain as the "Armpit of America" in 2001, the community fought back with a "Festival of the Pit"

Local landmarks include the giant letters "BM" in whitewashed rock, on a local hillside.

Local festivals include:

• Harvest Festival - Oct. 31, 2007

Nearby parks & recreation: Mill Creek Recreation Area

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16% of Battle Mountain residents report German ancestry, and 12% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Battle Mountain ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Battle Mountain was $16,975, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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14% of Battle Mountain residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Battle Mountain festival dates:

• Harvest Festival - Oct. 31, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Median rent in Battle Mountain, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $382.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $793.

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Lander County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Battle Mountain political report.

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The average commute time for Battle Mountain workers is 25 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

Hotels in Battle Mountain include Comfort Inn, Super 8.

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