Silver springs is located in Lyon county Nevada with a geographic area of 71.6 square miles. The total population in Silver springs is 4,910 with 55.1% male and 44.9% female. Children under age 5 represent 1.9% of the population, under age 18 equal 13.6% of the population and over age 65 is 26.1% of the population. The median household income is $42,841, per capita income is $23,560. There are a total of 2,171 housing units with 78.9% owner occupied. Education includes 30.1% of residents that are high school graduates and 17.4% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Silver springs in the summer is 84 degrees, and in the winter 48 degrees.