Elko County, NV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
53,852 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$83,427 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$282,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$492 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$956 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Elko Urban Area
4
Nevada
6
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Elko Urban Area
4
Nevada
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 24
Feb 1 5 28
Mar 1 4 36
Apr 1 2 43
May 1 0 51
Jun 1 0 60
Jul 0 0 68
Aug 0 0 66
Sep 1 0 57
Oct 1 0 46
Nov 1 4 34
Dec 1 6 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 20% of residents leaning left and 74% leaning right.

Liberal (20%) (75%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 75%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NV State Senate District 19, NV Assembly District 33, NV
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Schools

Wells Junior High School
20 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Wells High School
20 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Wells Elementary School
20 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Independence High School
27 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Great Basin College
30 miles, W • 1.4 star
College of Southern Idaho
109 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital
30 miles, SW • 3.2 star
St Luke's Jerome
118 miles, NE
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Airports

Elko Regional Airport
32 miles, W • 1 star
Friedman Memorial Airport
172 miles, NE • 1 star
Boise Air Terminal-Gowen Field
173 miles, N • 2.3 star
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