West Wendover, 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 3/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
4,507 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
8.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$47,394 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$126,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$526 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$673 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
44.7% 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 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

Elko County
4
Elko Urban Area
4
Nevada
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 25
Feb 1 6 29
Mar 1 4 38
Apr 1 2 45
May 1 1 53
Jun 1 0 62
Jul 0 0 70
Aug 0 0 69
Sep 1 0 59
Oct 1 1 47
Nov 1 4 35
Dec 1 7 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 20% of residents leaning left and 72% leaning right.

Liberal (20%) (73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 13%

Related Legislative Districts

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

West Wendover High School
<1 miles, SW • 2.8 star
West Wendover Middle School
<1 miles, SW • 1 star
West Wendover Elementary School
<1 miles, SW • 1 star
Anna Smith School
2 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Great Basin College
89 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Salt Lake Community College
112 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital
86 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Mountain West Medical Center
94 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Jordan Valley Medical Center
111 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Elko Regional Airport
90 miles, NW • 1 star
Salt Lake City International Airport
110 miles, E • 4.1 star
Ogden-Hinckley Airport
112 miles, E • 1 star
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