Las Vegas: Community & Culture
Community life in Las Vegas is shaped by 15 libraries, 783 congregations, and 90 cultural organizations.
- 1.2 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Nevada 0.5/1K).
- 1.4 cultural orgs per 10K residents (vs Nevada 0.7/10K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | West Charleston Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 6301 W. Charleston Blvd |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (702) 507-3940 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 89146 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3432 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 15 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
Organizations (20)
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
VFW OF THE INITED STATES AUXILIARY TO DEPARTMENT OF NEVADA
AMERICAN LEGION
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
LAS VEGAS NORTHWEST ROTARY FOUNDATION
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
KIWANIS CLUB OF GREEN VALLEY KIWANIS FOUNDATION
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
DEPARTMENT OF NEVADA VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE U S INC
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS 87845 LAS VEGAS CHINA TOWN
LAS VEGAS HOST LIONS CLUB
KIWANIS CLUB OF LAS VEGAS STRIP FOUNDATION
VFW OF THE INITED STATES AUXILIARY TO DEPARTMENT OF NEVADA
AMERICAN LEGION
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
EAGLES WINGS FOUNDATION
EAGLES CHEER
| Churches · Total count | 783 |
|---|
Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (20)
Berkley Square
Brownstone Canyon Archeological District
Camp Lee Canyon
Clark Avenue Railroad Underpass
Corn Creek Campsite
El Cortez Hotel and Casino
Eureka Locomotive
Green Shack
Gypsum Cave
Harrison's Guest House
Hidden Forest Cabin
Huntridge Theater
John S. Park Historic District
Las Vegas Grammar School
Las Vegas High School Academic Building and Gymnasium
Las Vegas High School Academic Building, Gymnasium, and Frazier Hall (Additional Documentation)
Las Vegas High School Academic Building, Gymnasium, and Frazier Hall (Boundary Increase)
Las Vegas High School Historic District
Las Vegas High School Neighborhood Historic District
Las Vegas Mormon Fort
| Arts Organizations · Total count | 38 |
|---|---|
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 90 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword · IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
Organizations (20)
FRIENDS FOR LIFE HUMANE SOCIETY
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHERN NEVADA INC
SECOND CHANCE ANIMAL RESCUE
A HOME 4 SPOT ANIMAL RESCUE
PUGS & KISSES - ANIMAL RESCUE AND SANCTUARY FOR PUGS AND THEIR SMALL
FRIENDS OF BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF S NEVADA
YWCA NEVADA
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTHERN NEVADA
ZS PROMISE ANIMAL RESCUE
FORGOTTEN DOGS ANIMAL RESCUE
HOUSE OF SECOND CHANCES ANIMAL RESCUE
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
YMCA OF SOUTHERN NEVADA
GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHERN NEVADA INC
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF LAS VEGAS INC
UNITED WAY OF SOUTHERN NEVADA INC
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTHERN NEVADA
SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF THE AMERICAS INC
UNITED GRAND IMPERIAL COUN KNIGHTS OF RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INC
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | LAS VEGAS-INDIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 6,615 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Las Vegas+NV |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=89123 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=89123 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=89123 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=89123 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 1,710 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 2,239 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 469 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 558 |
| Breweries · Total count | 1 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722 · OSM Overpass — craft=brewery/winery
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
Punk Rock Museum
Butterfly Habitat
The Adventuredome
Origen Museum
The Strat Thrill Rides
Nevada State Museum
Burlesque Hall of Fame
Animal Habitat
Waterworks Museum
Discovery Children's Museum
Erotic Heritage Museum
Nevada State Museum Historical Society
Zak Bagan's The Haunted Museum
Elvis Presley Museum
Madame Tussauds Las Vegas
Attractions (9)
Butterfly Habitat
Origen Museum
Nevada State Museum
Animal Habitat
Waterworks Museum
Nevada State Museum Historical Society
Magical Forest
Las Vegas Mini Grand Prix Family Fun Center
Sahara West Library and Fine Arts Museum
Other
Organizations (15)
WESTERN HERITAGE & EDUCATION INC
BYRD AIRCRAFT RECOVERY EXPEDITION
ZACHOR FOR HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE FOUNDATION
LIGHTNING BUCK OLD WEST COWBOY HERITAGE FOUNDATION INC
KINGDOM OF ARAGON
HUNTRIDGE FOUNDATION
PRESERVATION ASSOCIATION OF CLARK COUNTY
FRIENDS OF THE LIBERACE MANSION
GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF INDIA AND ITS DIASPORA
ARCHAEO-NEVADA SOCIETY
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH GENEALOGICAL SOCIETIES INC
GENERAL CHUCK YEAGER LEGACY FOUNDATION INC
CULTURAL HERITAGE AND HISTORY PRESERVATION ORGANIZATION
OFW HISTORY PROJECT INC
EUREKA & PALISADE RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Clubs (11)
CHILDRENS FITNESS FOUNDATION
CANYON GATE COUNTRY CLUB MENS GOLF SOCIAL CLUB INC
NEVADA GARDEN CLUBS INC
LAS VEGAS SWIM CLUB
RIP TONED FITNESS CHARITY
LAS VEGAS HEALTH & FITNESS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
HEALTH AND FITNESS FOUNDATION OF NEVADA
BRANDED FITNESS
NEVADA YACHT CLUB
ANDEAN EXPLORERS FOUNDATION AND OCEAN SAILING CLUB
TRUCK FITNESS NON-PROFIT
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| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 10.00 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 1.20 |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 6,615 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 32.55 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 2,150 |
| Environmental Orgs · Total count | 283 |
| Homeless Services · Total count | 13 |
| Legal Aid · Total count | 3 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 9 |
| Recovery Orgs · Total count | 26 |
| Senior Services · Total count | 254 |
| Senior Services · Total In Area | 254 |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 553 |
| Youth Sports · Total In Area | 553 |
Sources: HUD AHAR 2024 PIT Counts — state rate applied · IRS BMF NTEE C/D · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Las Vegas