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Known as “California Gold Country”, Nevada County encompasses 974 square miles located in the western Sierra Nevada foothills, with access to a variety of recreational and cultural activities. Nevada City is rated #2 of best river cities in America! Established in 1851, historic Nevada County includes Truckee, Grass Valley and Nevada City - the County Seat. Residents enjoy a rural lifestyle with urban amenities (hospital, community college, thriving arts culture) and are only an hour from the State Capital and an international airport. Recently, Nevada City ranked number one on Sunset Magazine’s “Best Value Towns”. Truckee continuously receives recognition, having been named one of Sunset Magazine’s “Best Adventure Towns” and one of USA Today’s “Best Ski Towns”.

Nevada County offers many activities for the outdoor enthusiast. Scenic trails, alpine lakes, the Yuba River and the Sierra Nevada mountains all support numerous recreation activities, including skiing, biking, hiking, fishing, kayaking, hunting, and backpacking. The area boasts four state parks and miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, or horseback riding. Nearby lakes are available for boating, swimming, and fishing. The Yuba River has many natural swimming holes, hiking trails, and attracts avid kayakers. Downhill and cross-country skiing are only a short drive away.

Nevada County is the only rural California County with two cultural arts districts, featuring art galleries, live theater venues, museums, historic buildings, fine dining, quaint bed and breakfast establishments, and award-winning wineries. During the holiday season, Nevada City and Grass Valley play host to Victorian and Cornish Christmas. Visitors wishing to learn more about the County’s history may visit GoNevadaCounty.com. With a calendar packed with street fairs, festivals, art exhibits, local theater, and children’s activities, visitors and locals enjoy small-town life without having to forgo indulgence in pleasures more typical of an urban setting.

Nevada County's Health & Human Services Agency develops and implements programs that fulfill the County’s commitment to provide support to our residents. Our Public Health, Behavioral Health, Veterans Services, and Social Services departments provide direct services to our community members, helping our residents to thrive.