Elko

Elko, Nevada Overview

Elko scores 47.0/100 overall (C), ranking #11 of 20 cities in Nevada — above the state composite of 40.3. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 65/100, while Growth lags at 36/100.

Income & Employment in Elko

The median household income in Elko is $75,630, 7% above the statewide median of $70,448. Population grew 0.1% recently.

Safety in Elko

With a violent crime rate of 527.5 per 100,000, Elko exceeds the Nevada average of 431. Safety is a factor prospective residents should weigh carefully. The property crime rate is 1716.7 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Elko

The median home value is $285,400. Median monthly rent is $1,174. Renters spend 18.6% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Elko

The adult obesity rate in Elko is 37.5%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 10.2%. Residents report an average of 19.4 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Nevada ranks #38 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Elko

Elko has a high school graduation rate of 83.5%. With a student-teacher ratio of 22.1:1, class sizes tend to be larger than the national median. Per-pupil spending is $12,707. The city has 10 public schools serving 4,973 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Elko

The annual average temperature in Elko is 52.5°F. Summers average 75.6°F. Winters average 32.3°F. The area is arid, receiving only 14.2 inches of precipitation annually. 10.5% of commuters use public transit.

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