Sandy Valley, Nevada facts for kids
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Sandy Valley, Nevada
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Location of Sandy Valley in Clark County, Nevada
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| County | Clark |
| Area | |
| • Total | 56.00 sq mi (145.03 km2) |
| • Land | 56.00 sq mi (145.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,766 ft (843 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,663 |
| • Density | 29.70/sq mi (11.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
89019
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| Area code(s) | 702 and 725 |
| FIPS code | 32-64600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409272 |
Sandy Valley is a small town in Clark County, Nevada, United States. It's like a quiet neighborhood for people who work in Las Vegas, which is about 35 miles away. Sandy Valley is also close to the historic town of Goodsprings.
The town is home to Sky Ranch Estates. This is a special community where people can have private airplane hangars right at their homes. They can easily get to the airport, which is open to the public and has an asphalt runway.
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Geography of Sandy Valley
Sandy Valley is located in the Mesquite Valley. This area is part of the Mojave Desert. The town is surrounded by mountains. To the east, you'll find the southern part of the Spring Mountains, including Mount Potosi. To the west, there's the Kingston Mountain range.
The total area of Sandy Valley is about 56 square miles (145 square kilometers).
Education in Sandy Valley
The public school in Sandy Valley is managed by the Clark County School District. The Sandy Valley School teaches students from Pre-Kindergarten all the way to 12th grade.
The school offers advanced classes like AP Calculus and AP US Government. Students can also earn college credits for classes such as Linear Algebra, Pre-Calculus, and English.
School Sports Teams
The Sandy Valley School has many sports teams for students to join:
- Girls' Softball
- Girls' Basketball
- Girls' Volleyball
- Girls' Cheerleading
- Boys' Baseball
- Boys' Basketball
- Boys' Football
The school's mascot is the Sidewinder.
Sandy Valley Library
The Sandy Valley Library is part of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District. This means people in Sandy Valley can access a huge collection of books and other materials. The library district has over 3.6 million items!
Parks and Recreation
Sandy Valley has a community center that offers lots of fun activities and places to play.
Community Center Activities
The community center has:
- A sports field
- A basketball court
- A baseball field
- A splash pad for kids
- Barbecue areas
- A playground
- A barrel racing arena
The community center also hosts many events throughout the year. These include movie nights, Easter egg hunts, Fourth of July barbecues, and a Christmas light parade with caroling.
Senior Center Activities
The Sandy Valley Senior Center provides social activities for older adults. They can enjoy:
- Pancake breakfasts
- Watercolor painting classes
- Quilting classes
- Card games
- Puzzles
Community Services
Sandy Valley offers several important services for its residents.
These include:
- A gas station with a general store
- A USPS post office
- Local restaurants
- Free pet immunization clinics
- Free mobile Mammovan Clinics (for health screenings)
Population Information
In 2010, there were 2,051 people living in Sandy Valley. There were 1,024 households in the town. The average household income in Sandy Valley in 2010 was $46,389.
Notable People
- Bo Gritz, a former soldier in the U.S. Army, lives in Sandy Valley. He is known for his political activism.
See also
In Spanish: Sandy Valley (Nevada) para niños
