Elko, NV

Living in Elko

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Bikeability 80
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Walkability 69
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Commute 42
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Public Transit 79
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Affordability 61
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Public Safety 40
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Airports 7
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Hospitals 44
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Colleges 32
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Schools 37
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Residents

20k Population +2.5k (2010–19)
33  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
67% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino27%
Multiracial1%
Native American3%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate29%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$79k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
77% Lived Here Last Year -9% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector83%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office20%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van79%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation14%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$232k Median Home Value +$51k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$891 Median Monthly Rent +$199 (2010–19)
53% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached55%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home15%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas2%
Utility gas72%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Elko

United States45
Nevada56
Elko County47

Property Crime in Elko

United States48
Nevada53
Elko County37

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (21%)(74%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump72%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 1 8
Feb 28 1 5
Mar 36 1 4
Apr 43 1 3
May 51 1 1
Jun 60 1 0
Jul 69 0 0
Aug 67 0 0
Sep 57 1 0
Oct 46 1 1
Nov 34 1 5
Dec 26 1 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elko

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding44
Tornado3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Elko, NV

Private Schools

Private Schools near Elko, NV

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Hilltop Sda School
136 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Elko, NV

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Boise State University
192 miles, N
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Boise Bible College
197 miles, N
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The College of Idaho
200 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Elko, NV

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Airports

Airports near Elko, NV

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Elko Regional Airport
2 miles, SW
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Ogden-Hinckley Airport
197 miles, E