Schurz is a city in Nevada state in USA with a population of 1026 residents.. The poverty rate of Schurz is 47.1%, which is 236% higher than national average. The typical household in Schurz earns $30119 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 2 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 5 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 76.2% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate. With a lack of available jobs, many in Schurz are struggling financially. Nearly one in every 1 in every 5 workers in Schurz is unemployed. The high jobless rate has likely contributed to the widespread poverty in the city.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Schurz, only 86% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Schurz remained 20.9%, which is 345% higher than national rate. Nearly 4 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Schurz, only 6% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 41% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Schurz is 0, which is 100% lower than national average. Median home value in Schurz is $46900 , which is 80% lower than national average. While median income in Schurz remained $30119, which is 55% lower than national average.