Where is Boulder City, Nevada, USA?

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Where is Boulder City Located? - Boulder City is a city located in the Clark County of Nevada, United States. Boulder City lies between 44.2191094 Degrees North latitudes and 88.4984991 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Boulder City Located?

Boulder City is a city located in the Clark County of Nevada, United States. Boulder City lies between 44.2191094 Degrees North latitudes and 88.4984991 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Boulder City city is 14885 people and the city has a total area of 208.26 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Boulder City, Nevada Quick Facts

FactDetails
CityBoulder City
CountyClark County
StateNevada
State CapitalCarson City
CountryUnited States
US RegionWest
Latitude35.9786°N
Longitude114.8325°W
Elevation2,510 ft (765 m)
Land Area208.07 sq mi
Water Area0.71 sq mi
Total Area208.78 sq mi
Population (Census 2020)14,885
Population DensityApproximately 72 per sq mi
ZIP Code89005, 89006
Area Code702
Time Zone StandardPacific Standard Time (PST, UTC-8)
Time Zone DaylightPacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-7)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code32-06500
Congressional DistrictNevada's 3rd Congressional District

Nearby Cities and Towns to Boulder City, Nevada

  • Henderson, Nevada - 10 mi Northwest
  • Las Vegas, Nevada - 26 mi Northwest
  • Paradise, Nevada - 22 mi Northwest
  • Whitney, Nevada - 18 mi Northwest
  • Searchlight, Nevada - 42 mi South
  • Laughlin, Nevada - 78 mi South
  • Kingman, Arizona - 58 mi Southeast
  • Bullhead City, Arizona - 82 mi South
  • Mesquite, Nevada - 88 mi Northeast
  • Needles, California - 96 mi South

Boulder City, Nevada Climate and Weather Overview

MonthAvg High (°F)Avg Low (°F)Avg Precipitation (in)
January57390.8
April78540.2
July105790.4
October82590.3
Annual81585.0
Climate AttributeDetails
Climate ClassificationHot Desert (Köppen BWh)
Annual PrecipitationApproximately 5.0 inches
Annual Sunshine DaysAbout 294 days
Severe Weather RiskLow - Extreme summer heat, occasional flash flooding and desert thunderstorms
Annual SnowfallLess than 1 inch

Driving Distances from Boulder City, Nevada

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
HendersonNevada1015 min
ParadiseNevada2225 min
Las VegasNevada2630 min
SearchlightNevada4245 min
KingmanArizona581 hr
LaughlinNevada781 hr 20 min
Bullhead CityArizona821 hr 25 min
MesquiteNevada881 hr 30 min
NeedlesCalifornia961 hr 40 min
St. GeorgeUtah1272 hr

Transportation and Connectivity in Boulder City, Nevada

TransportationDetails
Nearest AirportHarry Reid International Airport
IATA CodeLAS
Local AirportBoulder City Municipal Airport
Major HighwaysInterstate 11, U.S. Route 93, U.S. Route 95, U.S. Route 93 Business
Rail ServiceNo regular passenger rail service
Local TransitRTC Southern Nevada regional bus service
  • Interstate 11 and U.S. Routes 93 and 95 connect Boulder City with Las Vegas, Henderson, Kingman and other communities across the Southwest.
  • Harry Reid International Airport, about 25 miles northwest, provides domestic and international flights to destinations around the world.
  • Boulder City Municipal Airport supports general aviation, sightseeing flights and recreational aviation activities.
  • RTC Southern Nevada operates regional transit services linking Boulder City with Henderson and the Las Vegas metropolitan area.

Key Landmarks and Places to Visit in Boulder City, Nevada

LandmarkType
Hoover DamHistoric Dam and National Historic Landmark
Lake Mead National Recreation AreaNational Recreation Area
Boulder City-Hoover Dam MuseumHistory Museum
Nevada State Railroad Museum - Boulder CityRailroad Museum
Hemenway ParkCity Park
Bootleg CanyonMountain Biking and Hiking Area
Veterans Memorial ParkCommunity Park
Tom Devlin's Monster MuseumSpecialty Museum
Wilbur Square ParkHistoric Downtown Park
Boulder City Historic DistrictHistoric Neighborhood

Colleges and Universities in Boulder City, Nevada

InstitutionTypeLevelNotable For
College of Southern Nevada - Henderson CampusPublicCommunity CollegeCareer education, university transfer and workforce training
Nevada State UniversityPublicUniversityEducation, nursing and business
University of Nevada, Las VegasPublicResearch UniversityHospitality, engineering and health sciences
Touro University NevadaPrivateGraduate UniversityMedicine, nursing and health sciences
Roseman University of Health SciencesPrivateGraduate UniversityPharmacy, dentistry and nursing
Southeast Career Technical AcademyPublicCareer EducationTechnical and vocational training

Waterbodies in Boulder City, Nevada

Lake Mead, Colorado River, Black Canyon, Las Vegas Wash, Boulder Basin, Virgin Basin, Callville Bay, Temple Basin, Government Wash, Saddle Island Cove.

Golf Courses in Boulder City, Nevada

Boulder Creek Golf Club, Cascata Golf Club, Reflection Bay Golf Club, Chimera Golf Club, Rio Secco Golf Club, Desert Willow Golf Course, Wildhorse Golf Club, Revere Golf Club.

Boulder City, Nevada - Key Historical Facts

  • Boulder City was established in 1931 to house workers constructing Hoover Dam, one of the largest public works projects in United States history.
  • The community was carefully planned by the federal government and remained under federal administration during the dam's construction.
  • Unlike most Nevada communities, Boulder City continues to prohibit gambling under its original city charter, giving it a distinctive character.
  • The completion of Hoover Dam in 1936 transformed the region by providing hydroelectric power, flood control and water storage for the American Southwest.
  • Tourism gradually became a major part of the local economy, supported by Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and outdoor recreation opportunities.
  • Today, Boulder City is known for its historic downtown, scenic desert landscapes, recreational access to Lake Mead and its unique small-town atmosphere near Las Vegas.

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