The purpose of this study was to determine what needs are important to Carson City and Storey County citizens, which could then serve as guiding principles for educational and programmatic activities, especially for the next five years. University of Nevada, Reno Extension (Extension) outreach activities focus on issues important to citizens identified through comprehensive assessments of needs conducted by Extension faculty, specialists and staff members. Identification of issues in relevant research literature and local media publications, along with review of the unique characteristics of both Carson City and Storey County, were the initial steps serving as the foundation of this needs assessment. The six topic areas of Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 549.010 were the framework for this comprehensive study: (1) agriculture, (2) community development, (3) health and nutrition, (4) horticulture, (5) natural resources, and (6) personal and family development. The researcher used a mixed-method assessment strategy by conducting a community survey as well as carrying out key informant interviews. This Needs Assessment was conducted at the same time as the Douglas County Needs Assessment using the same survey instrument and interview questions. The online survey was available for six months and resulted in 150 completed surveys. Residents were encouraged to access the survey through: direct email, links featured on social media sites, public presentations, traditional media contacts and Extension staff in paper form. Then key informant interviews were conducted with 28 community stakeholders. The interviewees represented local elected government officials, school staff, government leaders, business owners, civic group chairs, youth and residents. The interviews provided in-depth perspectives focusing on community Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT).