Elko County, NV
Living in Elko County
Bikeability
77
Walkability
74
Commute
32
Public Transit
79
Affordability
59
Public Safety
54
Airports
11
Hospitals
59
Colleges
29
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
9
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
52k
Population
+4.6k (2010–19)
34 y
Median Age
17%
College-Educated
+1% (2010–19)
70%
Family Households
-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian67%
Hispanic or Latino24%
Multiracial1%
Native American6%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate33%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$81k
Median Household Income
+$14k (2010–19)
90%
Above Poverty
-2% (2010–19)
32 mi
Average Commute
83%
Lived Here Last Year
-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector80%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance21%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van77%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation13%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$212k
Median Home Value
+$34k (2010–19)
22%
Built 2000 or Later
$818
Median Monthly Rent
+$190 (2010–19)
60%
Owner-Occupied
-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home19%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas14%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas37%
Wood16%
Crime
Violent Crime in Elko County
United States45
Nevada56
Property Crime in Elko County
United States48
Nevada53
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (21%)(74%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 24 | 1 | 7 |
Feb | 28 | 1 | 5 |
Mar | 36 | 1 | 3 |
Apr | 43 | 1 | 2 |
May | 51 | 1 | 0 |
Jun | 60 | 1 | 0 |
Jul | 68 | 0 | 0 |
Aug | 67 | 0 | 0 |
Sep | 57 | 1 | 0 |
Oct | 46 | 1 | 1 |
Nov | 34 | 1 | 4 |
Dec | 25 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elko County
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding49
Tornado4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Elko County, NV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Elko County, NV
Clover Trinity Lutheran School
101 miles, N
Clear Lakes Christian Academy
106 miles, N
Hilltop Sda School
108 miles, NE
St Edwards Catholic School
108 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Elko County, NV
Boise State University
176 miles, N
Northwest Nazarene University
178 miles, N
Boise Bible College
180 miles, N
Neumont College of Computer Science
182 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Elko County, NV
Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital
30 miles, SW
Battle Mountain General Hospital
90 miles, W
St Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center
109 miles, NE
St Luke's Jerome
118 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Elko County, NV
Elko Regional Airport
32 miles, SW
Joslin Field-Magic Valley Regional Airport
103 miles, NE
Friedman Memorial Airport
172 miles, N
Boise Air Terminal-Gowen Field
173 miles, N