Lyon County Office

Contact Information

504 S. Main Street, Yerington, Nevada 89447
Phone: (775) 463-6541
Fax: (775) 463-6545

County Personnel Directory

A message from Melissa Huntley, your County Coordinator

Lyon County is one of the state’s smaller counties by area, covering about 2,024 square miles. As of the 2020 Census, its population stood at 59,235 people. The county seat is Yerington, while its largest city by population is Fernley. Lyon County was established in 1861 and was named for Union General Nathaniel Lyon. Traditionally reliant on agriculture, ranching, and mining, the county has expanded to include strong sectors in manufacturing, retail trade, health care, and social assistance. Several industrial parks host major employers like Amazon, Sherwin-Williams, and Oakley. Our local Extension office provides need-based and noncredit education throughout the county. We work directly with county commissioners and department heads, the Yerington Paiute Tribe, the Lyon County School District and the townships to build our local Extension programs.

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Featured Programs

4-H Ambassadors

Nevada State 4-H Ambassadors are 4-H youth from around the state who are committed in providing leadership for all 4-H members.

Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA)

The curriculum teaches youth to raise quality swine, beef and dairy cattle, sheep, goats, dairy goats, rabbits, and poultry.

Master Gardeners of Nevada

Program trains local gardeners to provide research-based horticulture information to Nevadans

To see a complete list of programs being conducted by Lyon County

Looking for a quality and fun youth development experience? Join Nevada 4-H!

Our 4-H Program, for youth ages 5 to 19, is community-centered, research-based and designed to promote life-skills development. It offers youth opportunities in communications, leadership, career development, citizenship, healthy living, science, technology, engineering, math and more. Our office can help you to find or start a local 4-H club or program that's right for you. We look forward to working with and serving you!

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Lyon County Related News Articles, Fact Sheets, Reports...


Lyon County Housing Infographic Set This housing assessment offers an overview with four infographic fact sheets including Demographic and Economic Characteristics, Housing Supply, Housing Demand and Housing Affordability Analysis. B. Borden, J. Lednicky, A. Martinez, R. Visuett 2025, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Housing Assessment and Gap Analysis Lyon County, Nevada Access to adequate and affordable housing is crucial for communities and economic development. When families spend too much of their income on housing, they often need help to pay for food, health care, transportation, education, and other basic needs. Housing stability leads to a stronger workforce and community. Buddy Borden, Ariel Martinez, Joseph Lednicky, Elijah Rubalcada 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Housing Data Profile Lyon County, Nevada This report will be used as a tool for the county to have an in-depth quantitative analysis to use towards comprehensive planning strategies for the county and community. Readers will better understand their community’s housing characteristics and needs moving forward. Buddy Borden, Joseph Lednicky, Elijah Rubalcada, Ariel Martinez, Roy Visuett 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Lawn Alternatives for Northern Nevada Northern Nevada is a high desert climate, so traditional lawns require a lot of water and maintenance here. If you're looking for a more water-efficient and low-maintenance option for your yard, here are a few ideas to get you started. Jensen, C. and Kratsch, H. 2023, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-24-07
Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) to Nevada Counties in 2021: Lyon County This fact sheet outlines the procedures for calculating the level of federal payment from the Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) Program. T.R. Harris, R. Chicola 2023, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-23-08
Lyon County Radon Map This is the radon map of Lyon County, Nevada. This shows Radon potential based on data collected from completed radon tests from 1989-2018. Kelly, Christine 2022, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno IP
Results From the Community Asset Survey: Lyon County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. M. Rebori, J. Lednicky 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, SP-22-07
Community Assets for Lyon County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. M. Rebori, J. Lednicky, B. Borden 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-22-04
Demographic Characteristics for Lyon County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. B. Borden, J. Lednicky, A. Ahmed 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Economic Characteristics for Lyon County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. B. Borden, J. Lednicky, A. Ahmed 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Land Use and Fiscal Characteristics for Lyon County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. B. Borden, J. Lednicky, A. Ahmed 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
NAICS Top Performers for Lyon County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. B. Borden, J. Lednicky, A. Ahmed 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Social Characteristics for Lyon County, Nevada The project focuses on providing Nevada’s counties, state and federal agencies, and their partners with quantitative and qualitative baseline data and analyses to better understand the counties’ demographic, social, economic, fiscal, and environmental characteristics, trends, and impacts. B. Borden, J. Lednicky, A. Ahmed 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Nevada Economic Assessment Project Socioeconomic Baseline Report for Lyon County, Nevada This report will be used by local, state, and federal agencies as a tool for future planning, aiming to assist the communities of Nevada. It will help readers understand their community’s social, demographic, economic, and environmental trends. B. Borden, J. Lednicky, M.Rebori 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Lyon County Cultural Overview Lyon County Cultural Overview is a short summary and the county's culture, history, landscape, climate and community. D. Zapata, B. Borden 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno
Increasing Fruit and Vegetable Intake with Reservation and Off-reservation Kindergarten Students in Nevada. Emm, S., Harris, J., Halterman, J., Chvilicek, S., & Bishop, C. 2019, Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development, 9(B), 1-10.
Lyon County Radon Potential Map - 2018 Use this map to find out the potential of radon exposure in Lyon County homes. Howe, S. 2019, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno. IP
Fire Adapted Communities: The Next Step in Wildfire Preparedness - Upper Colony Fire Safe Chapter Smith Valley There are proven steps that homeowners can take to improve the odds of human life and home survival during wildfire. The purpose of this publication, “Fire Adapted Communities: The Next Step in Wildfire Preparedness - Upper Colony” is to promote and teach these steps. Smith, E., Sistare, S., Nejedlo, G 2012, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, SP-12-03
Making the Best Better: 2005 Action Plan to Strengthen Lyon County 4-H This fact sheet explores an action plan to strengthen 4-H in Lyon County by looking at Lyon County and Statewide Impacts, demographics, and more. Beaton, D., Conlin, L., Singletary, L., Smith, M. 2005, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-05-06
Community Assets and Quality of Life in Lyon County: Results of a Community Situational Analysis This fact sheet contains information on an analysis of respondents' answers to subjective or perceived quality of life questions to determine the community assets and quality of life. The purpose of the analysis was to identify issues that Cooperative Extension might address through research and education programs. Singletary, L 2005, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-05-12
Community Needs and Quality of Life in Lyon County: Results of a Community Situational Analysis This factsheet contains information on Lycon County's community needs and the quality of life. This was done by an analysis of respondents' answers to 21 questions about community needs that reflect the quality of life in Lyon County. Singletary, L. 2005, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-05-13
Issues that Affect Youth Quality of Life in Lyon County: Results of a Community Situational Analysis This factsheet contains important information on youth quality of life in Lyon County by conducting analysis and showing the results in serval tables of data. Singletary, L. 2005, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-05-05
An Assessment of Public Issues in Lyon County This fact sheet contains extensive information on the public issues in Lyon County by listing each of these issues in different categories. Learn more about the methods for conducting the assessment, important public issues to southern, northern, and central Lyon, and many more. Singletary, L. 2002, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-02-35
Lyon County Needs Assessment (2000) This fact sheet contains a needs assessment in Lyon Country that will detail important information such as needs, issues, quality of life, and program needs. Singletary, L. 2000, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-00-33

County Reports


Lyon County Annual Report \| Fiscal Year 2023-2024 An annual report summarizing the programs and activities of the University of Nevada, Reno Extension office located in Lyon County. Vandervort, K., Dashiell, H., and Schlegel, J. 2024, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Reports
Lyon County Annual Report \| Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Lyon County Extension Office annual report for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 highlighting major program accomplishments for 4H, Health and Nutrition, and Radon Mitigation. Gatzke, H. & Schlegel, J. 2023, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Reports
Lyon County Annual Report \| Fiscal Year 2021 - 2022 Lyon County Extension Office annual report for fiscal year 2021-2022 highlighting major program accomplishments for 4H, Health and Nutrition, Radon Mitigation, NEAP Schlegel, J. & Bhavsar, H. 2022, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Reports
Lyon County Annual Report \| Fiscal Year 2020 - 2021 Lyon County Extension Annual Report \| July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021 Gatzke, H. 2021, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, County Report
Lyon County Annual Report \| Fiscal Year 2019 - 2020 Annual Report for Lyon County highlighting major programs and accomplishments. Major programs include 4H, Health and Nutrition, Horticulture, Radon Mitigation Ahmed, A. 2020, Extension - University of Nevada, Reno, County Reports FYI 2020
Lyon County Annual Report \| Fiscal Year 2018 - 2019 Lyon County Extension Annual Report \| July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019 Gatzke, H. 2019, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno
Lyon County Annual Report \| Fiscal Year 2017 - 2018 Lyon County Annual Report \| July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018 Moffitt, M. 2017, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno