Elko, Nevada

Population 18,438

Elko is located in Elko County, NV. The population is 18,438, making Elko the largest city in Elko County.

There are 14 public schools in Elko with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Elko is high , and there are 75 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Elko is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Elko property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Elko include Osino, Spring Creek and Lamoille.

Elko Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 16.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 61.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.6%

Crime Rate

13.93% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 354
  • Violent Crimes: 335
  • Robbery: 68
  • Burglary: 568
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

66.71% Higher than national avg.
  • 75 offenders in Elko
  • 40.68 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

207 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 6
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 197

Unemployment

Moderate 3.4%
  • Nevada unemployment average: 5.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

14 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 14 K-12 public schools in Elko, NV and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Elko's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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Crime view details

75 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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250 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Elko, NV issued 250 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 250 permits, 66 were issued for single family homes and 184 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Elko, NV issued 202 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 202 permits, 94 were issued for single family homes and 108 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $785
  • 1 Bedroom: $911
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,182
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,626
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,679

Zip Codes

89801 89802 89803 89815 89823 89828 89834

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Environmental Hazards

207 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (127/152)
    Elko, NV has 83.55% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Elko, NV is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.8 Average
    Elko, NV is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 23.78°
  • February 29.98°
  • March 38.78°
  • April 43.72°
  • May 53.01°
  • June 63.19°
  • July 72.82°
  • August 70.1°
  • September 61.53°
  • October 47.6°
  • November 36.33°
  • December 30.26°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Elko, NV

Earthquakes
Elko, NV has a high risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Elko, NV has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Elko, NV has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Elko, NV has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Elko, NV: $76,826

Unemployment

Unemployment in Elko is 3.4%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 5.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 51.10%
White Collar - 48.90%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Brian Sandoval
  • Sen. Dean Heller
  • Sen. Harry Reid

City Representatives

  • Mark Amodei

Neighborhood Info

3 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

5 Cemeteries view all

24 FCC Towers view all

4 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

4 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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