Dyer
Dyer is a small unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in Esmeralda County, Nevada, in the heart of the fertile Fish Lake Valley. As of the 2020 Census, Dyer had a population of approximately 200 residents.[1]
Dyer is one of the few agricultural communities in this sparsely populated region of Nevada. Surrounded by open rangeland and framed by the White Mountains and Silver Peak Range, the area supports farming, ranching, and a rural lifestyle deeply connected to the land.[2]
Quick Facts
- **Status:** Unincorporated
- **County:** Esmeralda County
- **Population:** ~200
- **ZIP Code:** 89010
- **Elevation:** ~4,600 ft
- **Region:** Fish Lake Valley
- **Nearest Highway:** State Route 264
Local Economy
Dyer’s economy is based primarily on:
- **Farming and ranching** – Alfalfa, hay, livestock
- **Local services** – General store, post office, fuel station
- **Tourism and camping** – Nearby hot springs, off-roading, and stargazing
- Occasional mineral exploration
Community Features
- Dyer Elementary School (Esmeralda County School District)
- Fish Lake Valley Community Center
- Nearby access to Fish Lake Valley Hot Springs
- Annual community gatherings and rodeos
Education
Dyer is served by the Esmeralda County School District through a local elementary school, with older students traveling to schools in Goldfield or Tonopah.
Governance and Services
As an unincorporated area, Dyer falls under the jurisdiction of the Esmeralda County Commission. Basic public services such as law enforcement and emergency response are provided by the county. Utilities are locally managed or privately maintained.
Related Pages
References
- ↑ U.S. Census Bureau. QuickFacts: Dyer CDP, Nevada. Retrieved May 8, 2025, from https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/dyercdpnevada
- ↑ Esmeralda County Archives. History of Fish Lake Valley. Retrieved May 8, 2025, from https://www.accessesmeralda.org