Wells, NV

Living in Wells

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Bikeability 72
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Walkability 77
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Commute 97
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Public Transit 53
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 61
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Airports 13
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Hospitals 48
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Colleges 44
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Schools 56
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Residents

1k Population -419 (2010–19)
50  y Median Age +12 (2010–19)
7% College-Educated -3% (2010–19)
54% Family Households -10% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Caucasian62%
Hispanic or Latino24%
Native American14%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate33%
Some College46%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree1%

Households

Family household54%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$49k Median Household Income -$917 (2010–19)
87% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
17  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K31%
$75K to $99K2%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government16%
Private sector68%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office29%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation3%
Walked8%

Housing

$133k Median Home Value +$8.1k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$572 Median Monthly Rent +$78 (2010–19)
45% Owner-Occupied -17% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home26%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1939 or earlier22%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K36%
$150K to $199K10%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K3%

House Heating Type

Electricity61%
LP gas10%
Solar energy2%
Utility gas3%
Wood21%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wells

United States45
Nevada56
Elko County47

Property Crime in Wells

United States48
Nevada53
Elko County37

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (25%)(70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump74%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 1 7
Feb 28 1 5
Mar 37 1 3
Apr 43 1 2
May 52 1 0
Jun 61 1 0
Jul 69 1 0
Aug 67 1 0
Sep 57 1 0
Oct 46 1 1
Nov 33 1 4
Dec 24 1 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wells

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding52
Tornado3
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wells, NV

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wells, NV

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Hilltop Sda School
103 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Wells, NV

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Wells, NV

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St Luke's Jerome
114 miles, N

Airports

Airports near Wells, NV

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Elko Regional Airport
48 miles, SW
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Ogden-Hinckley Airport
153 miles, E
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