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The largest city in the state of Nevada, Las Vegas is known as the Entertainment Capital of the Word or “Sin City” due to its reputation as a center for gambling, night life, shopping, and fine dining.

Located in the American southwest, Las Vegas is surrounded by deserts and is prone to torrential flash flooding. The city has reacted by constructing advanced sewage treatment facilities but still faces issues due to fast population growth and environmental constraints. Homelessness is another major issue in the city.


Due to the arid basin surrounding the city, Las Vegas has experienced major fresh water resource issues in recent years. The city has responded with strong water conservation efforts, including a movement for xeriscapes and scheduled watering groups for residential landscaping.

The city’s economy is primarily based on the tourism, gaming, entertainment, retail and dining industries. Millions of tourists from all over the world flock to the city every year to partake in any number of vices that are permitted. Following the recent economic crisis however, and the subsequent loss of disposable income, Las Vegas saw the highest home foreclosure rate in the country and rapid business downturn.

City officials are currently seeking to diversify Las Vegas’ economy to include manufacturing and banking but major city attractions remain casinos and hotels along the well-known Las Vegas Strip.  

Overall crime rates for Las Vegas are significantly higher than national averages posing another serious issue for the city. Property crime rates in the city are among the highest in the country.

Crime and Fatal Accident Statistics (2008)
Fatal Accidents Cars Involved People Involved Pedestrian Accidents Caused by DUI/DWI Auto Thefts (2007)
40 67 107 17 14 16445
City Driving
Pop increase from commuters Avg. commute time
+11,117 25.4 minutes
Avg. rainfall Avg. Temp (annual)
4.16 inches Jan. 45.5F, July 91.1F (67.1F)
Transportation
Major Highways
  • Las Vegas is serviced by three major highways including I-15 running east and west, I-95 from the northwest and US 93/95 from the southeast.
Total no. of bridges Total length Avg. daily traffic Avg. daily truck traffic
631 20003ft 23230646 1148225
Airports
  • Mc Carran International Airport
  • North Las Vegas Airport
  • Henderson Executive Airport
Trains
Passenger rail service is provided by Amtrak.
Public Transportation
Las Vegas's grid system provides easily navigable streets for car drivers while the Citizens Area Transit (CAT) operates bus routes throughout the city and metro area. Buses and trolleys service the Strip every fifteen minutes.The Las Vegas Monorail also provides services to locations along the Strip as well.
Facts and Figures
Population (2009) Male Female Change since 2000 Living/Working Area in Sq. Miles
567,641
50.8%
49.2%
+18.6% 101,780 113.3
Zip Codes
89101, 89102, 89103, 89104, 89106, 89107, 89108, 89109, 89110, 89111, 89112, 89113, 89114, 89115, 89116, 89117, 89118, 89119, 89120, 89121, 89122, 89123, 89124, 89125, 89126, 89127, 89128, 89129, 89130, 89131, 89132, 89133, 89134, 89135, 89137, 89138, 89139, 89141, 89142, 89143, 89144, 89145, 89146, 89147, 89148, 89149, 89150, 89151, 89152, 89153, 89154, 89155, 89156, 89158, 89159, 89160, 89164, 89170, 89173, 89177, 89180, 89185, 89193, 89195, 89199
Arenas/Sport Teams
  • Sam Boyd Stadium/UNLV Runnin' Rebels
  • Thomas & Mack Center/University of Nevada Las Vegas

Contact the City

http://www.ci.las-vegas.nv.us

Complaints and Insurance Fraud

Insurance companies usually have processes for customers to report fraud and submit complaints. If your company doesn't have a reporting system or fraud hotline, contact its headquarters.
 
If you've witnessed or are a victim of insurance fraud in Las Vegas, you should report it to the following organizations:
 
  • Las Vegas Better Business Bureau (BBB)
  • Nevada Department of Insurance
  • Nevada Attorney General
  • Coalition Against Insurance Fraud (CAIF)
  • National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
  • National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB)

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