Eureka, NV

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 5/10
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
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
364 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
88.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
5.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$74,405 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
37.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$277,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$460 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$813 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
49.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Eureka County
4
Elko Urban Area
4
Nevada
6

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Eureka County
4
Elko Urban Area
4
Nevada
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 27
Feb 1 7 30
Mar 1 8 36
Apr 1 5 42
May 1 2 51
Jun 1 0 60
Jul 1 0 69
Aug 1 0 67
Sep 1 0 58
Oct 1 1 47
Nov 1 4 35
Dec 1 7 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 15% of residents leaning left and 79% leaning right.

Liberal (15%) (79%) 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

Eureka County High School
<1 miles, N • 3.7 star
Eureka Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Great Basin College
93 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Career College of Northern Nevada
200 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Southern Utah University
201 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital
92 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Humboldt General Hospital
137 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Elko Regional Airport
91 miles, NE • 1 star
Cedar City Regional Airport
199 miles, SE • 1 star
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
203 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Mammoth Yosemite Airport
203 miles, W • 1 star
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