Eureka County, NV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
1,660 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,095 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
- $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$279 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$811 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.7% 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 26
Feb 1 5 30
Mar 1 5 37
Apr 1 3 43
May 1 1 52
Jun 1 0 60
Jul 0 0 69
Aug 0 0 67
Sep 1 0 58
Oct 1 1 47
Nov 1 3 35
Dec 1 7 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 15% of residents leaning left and 78% leaning right.

Liberal (15%) (80%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 86%
Hillary Clinton 8%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Crescent Valley Elementary School
34 miles, N • 3.2 star
Eureka County High School
36 miles, S • 3.7 star
Eureka Elementary School
36 miles, S • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Great Basin College
65 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Career College of Northern Nevada
186 miles, W • 1.4 star
Milan Institute-Sparks
188 miles, W • 1 star
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Hospitals

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital
65 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Humboldt General Hospital
103 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Elko Regional Airport
64 miles, NE • 1 star
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
189 miles, W • 2.3 star
Mammoth Yosemite Airport
213 miles, SW • 1 star
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